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English Antonyms Aptitude MCQs

This section provides a set of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on English Antonyms, covering meanings, usage, and common confusions. Each question includes four answer choices, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation to help you expand your vocabulary and improve your accuracy. Whether you are preparing for exams or enhancing your language skills, these antonym practice questions will strengthen your understanding and correct usage of opposite words.

List of English Antonyms Aptitude MCQs

Here is a list of the top English Antonyms Aptitude MCQs to test and improve skills:

1. What is the antonym of "Brave"?

  1. Strong
  2. Fearful
  3. Confident
  4. Courageous

Answer: B) Fearful

Explanation:

"Brave" means having courage, while "fearful" means being afraid, making them opposites.

2. What is the antonym of "Generous"?

  1. Selfish
  2. Kind
  3. Helpful
  4. Polite

Answer: A) Selfish

Explanation:

"Generous" means willing to give and help others, while "selfish" means thinking only about oneself.

3. What is the antonym of "Honest"?

  1. Trustworthy
  2. Dishonest
  3. Loyal
  4. Respectful

Answer: B) Dishonest

Explanation:

"Honest" means truthful and sincere, whereas "dishonest" means deceptive or untruthful.

4. What is the antonym of "Victory"?

  1. Triumph
  2. Success
  3. Defeat
  4. Achievement

Answer: C) Defeat

Explanation:

"Victory" means winning, while "defeat" means losing.

5. What is the antonym of "Optimistic"?

  1. Positive
  2. Hopeful
  3. Pessimistic
  4. Cheerful

Answer: C) Pessimistic

Explanation:

"Optimistic" means expecting good things to happen, while "pessimistic" means expecting bad things to happen.

6. What is the antonym of "Diligent"?

  1. Lazy
  2. Hardworking
  3. Careful
  4. Active

Answer: A) Lazy

Explanation:

"Diligent" means working hard and putting in effort, whereas "lazy" means avoiding work.

7. What is the antonym of "Polite"?

  1. Respectful
  2. Rude
  3. Courteous
  4. Humble

Answer: B) Rude

Explanation:

"Polite" means being respectful and well-mannered, while "rude" means being impolite and disrespectful.

8. What is the antonym of "Expand"?

  1. Grow
  2. Contract
  3. Increase
  4. Stretch

Answer: B) Contract

Explanation:

"Expand" means to increase in size, whereas "contract" means to shrink or become smaller.

9. What is the antonym of "Genuine"?

  1. Real
  2. Authentic
  3. Fake
  4. True

Answer: C) Fake

Explanation:

"Genuine" means real and authentic, whereas "fake" means false or not real.

10. What is the antonym of "Success"?

  1. Failure
  2. Achievement
  3. Victory
  4. Accomplishment

Answer: A) Failure

Explanation:

"Success" means achieving a goal, while "failure" means not achieving it.

11. What is the antonym of "Weak"?

  1. Feeble
  2. Strong
  3. Soft
  4. Tired

Answer: B) Strong

Explanation:

"Weak" means lacking strength, while "strong" means having great power or strength.

12. What is the antonym of "Complicated"?

  1. Complex
  2. Difficult
  3. Simple
  4. Tricky

Answer: C) Simple

Explanation:

"Complicated" means difficult to understand, while "simple" means easy to understand.

13. What is the antonym of "Fast"?

  1. Quick
  2. Speedy
  3. Slow
  4. Swift

Answer: C) Slow

Explanation:

"Fast" means moving quickly, while "slow" means moving at a low speed.

14. What is the antonym of "Happy"?

  1. Excited
  2. Sad
  3. Cheerful
  4. Joyful

Answer: B) Sad

Explanation:

"Happy" means feeling joy, while "sad" means feeling sorrow or unhappiness.

15. What is the antonym of "Hardworking"?

  1. Energetic
  2. Lazy
  3. Active
  4. Determined

Answer: B) Lazy

Explanation:

"Hardworking" means putting in effort, while "lazy" means avoiding work.

16. What is the antonym of "Include"?

  1. Exclude
  2. Add
  3. Accept
  4. Insert

Answer: A) Exclude

Explanation:

"Include" means to add something, while "exclude" means to leave something out.

17. What is the antonym of "Early"?

  1. On time
  2. Delayed
  3. Late
  4. Punctual

Answer: C) Late

Explanation:

"Early" means before the expected time, while "late" means after the expected time.

18. What is the antonym of "Permanent"?

  1. Lasting
  2. Stable
  3. Temporary
  4. Fixed

Answer: C) Temporary

Explanation:

"Permanent" means lasting forever, while "temporary" means lasting for a short time.

19. What is the antonym of "Friend"?

  1. Companion
  2. Enemy
  3. Partner
  4. Colleague

Answer: B) Enemy

Explanation:

"Friend" means someone who supports and cares for you, while "enemy" means someone who opposes you.

20. What is the antonym of "Wealthy"?

  1. Rich
  2. Poor
  3. Affluent
  4. Prosperous

Answer: B) Poor

Explanation:

"Wealthy" means having a lot of money or resources, while "poor" means lacking them.

21. What is the antonym of "Courage"?

  1. Bravery
  2. Fear
  3. Confidence
  4. Strength

Answer: B) Fear

Explanation:

"Courage" means being brave, while "fear" means feeling scared.

22. What is the antonym of "Light" (in terms of weight)?

  1. Heavy
  2. Bright
  3. Soft
  4. Easy

Answer: A) Heavy

Explanation:

"Light" means having little weight, while "heavy" means having great weight.

23. What is the antonym of "Guilty"?

  1. Innocent
  2. Wrong
  3. Blamed
  4. Accused

Answer: A) Innocent

Explanation:

"Guilty" means responsible for wrongdoing, while "innocent" means not guilty.

24. What is the antonym of "Strong"?

  1. Powerful
  2. Weak
  3. Brave
  4. Tough

Answer: B) Weak

Explanation:

"Strong" means having great physical power, while "weak" means lacking strength.

25. What is the antonym of "Laugh"?

  1. Smile
  2. Cry
  3. Joke
  4. Cheer

Answer: B) Cry

Explanation:

"Laugh" means expressing joy, while "cry" means shedding tears, often from sadness.

26. What is the antonym of "Accept"?

  1. Refuse
  2. Receive
  3. Admit
  4. Approve

Answer: A) Refuse

Explanation:

"Accept" means to agree or take something, while "refuse" means to decline or reject it.

27. What is the antonym of "Beautiful"?

  1. Ugly
  2. Charming
  3. Gorgeous
  4. Attractive

Answer: A) Ugly

Explanation:

"Beautiful" means pleasing to the eyes, while "ugly" means unpleasant in appearance.

28. What is the antonym of "Increase"?

  1. Expand
  2. Grow
  3. Decrease
  4. Rise

Answer: C) Decrease

Explanation:

"Increase" means to make larger, while "decrease" means to make smaller.

29. What is the antonym of "Brave"?

  1. Courageous
  2. Fearful
  3. Bold
  4. Strong

Answer: B) Fearful

Explanation:

"Brave" means showing courage, while "fearful" means being afraid or lacking courage.

30. What is the antonym of "Kind"?

  1. Generous
  2. Rude
  3. Compassionate
  4. Helpful

Answer: B) Rude

Explanation:

"Kind" means being nice and caring, while "rude" means being impolite or disrespectful.

21. What is the antonym of "Start"?

  1. Begin
  2. End
  3. Continue
  4. Proceed

Answer: B) End

Explanation:

"Start" means to begin something, while "end" means to finish or stop it.

32. What is the antonym of "Lazy"?

  1. Energetic
  2. Slow
  3. Idle
  4. Inactive

Answer: A) Energetic

Explanation:

"Lazy" means unwilling to work, while "energetic" means full of energy and enthusiasm.

33. What is the antonym of "Artificial"?

  1. Fake
  2. Real
  3. Unnatural
  4. Man-made

Answer: B) Real

Explanation:

"Artificial" means made by humans, while "real" means natural and not fake.

34. What is the antonym of "Deep"?

  1. Shallow
  2. Profound
  3. Dark
  4. Thick

Answer: A) Shallow

Explanation:

"Deep" means extending far down, while "shallow" means not very deep.

35. What is the antonym of "Encourage"?

  1. Support
  2. Motivate
  3. Discourage
  4. Inspire

Answer: C) Discourage

Explanation:

"Encourage" means to inspire or give confidence, while "discourage" means to make someone lose confidence or hope.

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