English Practice Question and Answer
8 Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The kids have been pestering me to buy them new toys.
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64198b01dcb650c1454d7d39The kids have been pestering me to buy them new toys.
- 1pacifyingtrue
- 2perturbingfalse
- 3buggingfalse
- 4Tormentingfalse
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Answer : 1. "pacifying "
Explanation :
"Pacifying" means calming or soothing, which is the opposite of "pestering," indicating persistent annoyance or bothering.
Q: Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
Shallow
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63988018c0ba0122ec867f19Shallow
- 1deeptrue
- 2longfalse
- 3shortfalse
- 4brieffalse
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Answer : 1. "deep"
Explanation :
"Shallow" refers to something having little depth, while "deep" represents the opposite, indicating a significant depth.
Q: Choose the correct antonym of the following word from the options given below:
Exodus
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63987fbfc4d8690844a14872Exodus
- 1Outflowfalse
- 2Homecomingtrue
- 3Return backfalse
- 4Restorationfalse
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Answer : 2. "Homecoming"
Explanation :
"Exodus" refers to a mass departure or exit of people, often used to describe a large group leaving a place. The antonym, "Homecoming," signifies a return or arrival back to one's home or place of origin. Therefore, "Homecoming" is the opposite of "Exodus" as it involves people coming back home rather than leaving.
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Moil
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64243ec92b960e1a418622adMoil
- 1Cultivatefalse
- 2Growfalse
- 3Discouragetrue
- 4Workfalse
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Answer : 3. "Discourage "
Explanation :
"Moil" means to work hard or toil, so the opposite or antonym would be "Discourage," which implies dissuading from effort or work. Therefore, option (C) Discourage is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Evident
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6424420e5bff3d098d111418Evident
- 1Obviousfalse
- 2Indistincttrue
- 3Stubbornfalse
- 4Irritablefalse
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Answer : 2. "Indistinct "
Explanation :
"Evident" means clear and obvious, so the opposite or antonym would be "Indistinct," which indicates something not clear or not easily perceived. Therefore, option (B) Indistinct is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Agitate
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642ac48c72ca731a991545eaAgitate
- 1Blamefalse
- 2Strikefalse
- 3Distressfalse
- 4Soothetrue
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Answer : 4. "Soothe"
Explanation :
"Agitate" means to disturb, excite, or make anxious. The opposite or antonym would be "Soothe," which means to calm or pacify. Therefore, option (D) Soothe is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Insatiable
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6435124e06979810acd88d5aInsatiable
- 1Urgentfalse
- 2Fulfilledtrue
- 3Greedyfalse
- 4Insistentfalse
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Answer : 2. "Fulfilled "
Explanation :
"Insatiable" refers to an inability to be satisfied or appeased. The opposite or antonym would be "Fulfilled," indicating a state of being satisfied or content. Therefore, option (B) Fulfilled is the most suitable antonym in this context.
Q: Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Alleviate
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643525bb32185cce372f83e8Alleviate
- 1Soothefalse
- 2Amelioratefalse
- 3Aggravatetrue
- 4Destroyfalse
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Answer : 3. "Aggravate "
Explanation :
"Alleviate" means to make something more bearable or less severe, while "Aggravate" means to make something worse or more intense. Therefore, option (C) Aggravate is the most suitable antonym in this context.