English Language

Antonyms

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Antonyms are a crucial part of the English language section in competitive exams, testing a candidate's vocabulary depth. Questions require selecting the exact opposite meaning of a given keyword from multiple options. Regular practice with these words enhances comprehension speed and accuracy for banking and SSC exams.

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Antonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Seldom

  2. Chronic

  3. Accustomed

  4. Constant

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Here, seldom is the correct antonym of habitual as it implies something that occurs very rarely or not very often. Chronic implies something that continues to happen, accustomed implies something familiar through use and constant implies something that continues or remains steady.

Multiple choice
  1. Ordinary

  2. Attractive

  3. Domestic

  4. Informal

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Here, attractive is the correct antonym of homely as it implies something that has the power to attract. Ordinary implies something that is normal or common, domestic implies some activity related to home and informal implies something suited for everyday use.

Multiple choice
  1. Transparent

  2. Shiny

  3. Opaque

  4. Connective

  5. Conscientious

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Opaque is correct because it refers to something which is solid, such as a solid colour. With this in mind, opaque is opposite in meaning to the word clear.

Multiple choice
  1. Progressive

  2. Considerable

  3. Conceited

  4. Refuse

  5. Conserable

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Negligible means so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering, while considerable means notably large or significant. Option B correctly identifies this antonym pair. Option E 'Conserable' is a typo.

Multiple choice
  1. Changeable

  2. Contemptible

  3. Contented

  4. Contaminative

  5. Considerate

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Selfish means lacking consideration for others. Considerate means careful not to cause inconvenience or hurt to others, making it the correct antonym.