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174 multiple-choice questions on English: Antonyms from English, each with the correct answer and, where available, a teacher's explanation. Read through them to revise the chapter, then practise the same questions one by one to test yourself.

1. Choose the word opposite in meaning to GENUINE.

  1. real
  2. true
  3. fake
  4. authentic

Answer: C) fake

Explanation: Genuine vs fake. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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2. Choose the word opposite in meaning to MAXIMUM.

  1. utmost
  2. highest
  3. most
  4. minimum

Answer: D) minimum

Explanation: Maximum vs minimum. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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3. Choose the word opposite in meaning to ENTRANCE.

  1. entry
  2. door
  3. exit
  4. gate

Answer: C) exit

Explanation: Entrance vs exit. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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4. Choose the word opposite in meaning to OPTIMIST.

  1. realist
  2. idealist
  3. pessimist
  4. dreamer

Answer: C) pessimist

Explanation: Optimist vs pessimist. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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5. Choose the word opposite in meaning to BELLIGERENT.

  1. warlike
  2. peaceful
  3. aggressive
  4. hostile

Answer: B) peaceful

Explanation: Belligerent vs peaceful. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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6. Choose the word opposite in meaning to AGGRAVATE.

  1. worsen
  2. alleviate
  3. intensify
  4. increase

Answer: B) alleviate

Explanation: Aggravate = make worse; alleviate = make better. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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7. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PROSPERITY.

  1. wealth
  2. success
  3. luck
  4. adversity

Answer: D) adversity

Explanation: Prosperity vs adversity. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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8. Choose the word opposite in meaning to DIDACTIC.

  1. educational
  2. entertaining
  3. instructive
  4. moral

Answer: B) entertaining

Explanation: Didactic (teaching) vs entertaining. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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9. Choose the word opposite in meaning to CONDEMN.

  1. blame
  2. criticise
  3. commend
  4. censure

Answer: C) commend

Explanation: Condemn vs commend (praise). Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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10. Choose the word opposite in meaning to SUCCESS.

  1. achievement
  2. failure
  3. triumph
  4. victory

Answer: B) failure

Explanation: Success vs failure. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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11. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PLACATE.

  1. calm
  2. provoke
  3. soothe
  4. pacify

Answer: B) provoke

Explanation: Placate vs provoke. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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12. Choose the word opposite in meaning to SUPERIOR.

  1. inferior
  2. greater
  3. higher
  4. better

Answer: A) inferior

Explanation: Superior vs inferior. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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13. Choose the word opposite in meaning to CALM.

  1. peaceful
  2. quiet
  3. agitated
  4. serene

Answer: C) agitated

Explanation: Calm vs agitated. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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14. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PLACID.

  1. peaceful
  2. turbulent
  3. serene
  4. calm

Answer: B) turbulent

Explanation: Placid = calm; opposite = turbulent. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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15. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PERMIT.

  1. grant
  2. forbid
  3. allow
  4. let

Answer: B) forbid

Explanation: Permit vs forbid. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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16. Choose the word opposite in meaning to SANGUINE.

  1. hopeful
  2. cheerful
  3. pessimistic
  4. confident

Answer: C) pessimistic

Explanation: Sanguine vs pessimistic. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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17. Choose the word opposite in meaning to TIMID.

  1. fearful
  2. nervous
  3. shy
  4. bold

Answer: D) bold

Explanation: Timid vs bold. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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18. Choose the word opposite in meaning to BITTER.

  1. acid
  2. sweet
  3. sour
  4. harsh

Answer: B) sweet

Explanation: Bitter vs sweet. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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19. Choose the word opposite in meaning to SURREPTITIOUS.

  1. secret
  2. hidden
  3. sly
  4. open

Answer: D) open

Explanation: Surreptitious vs open. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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20. Choose the word opposite in meaning to OSTENTATIOUS.

  1. modest
  2. showy
  3. pretentious
  4. flashy

Answer: A) modest

Explanation: Ostentatious vs modest. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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21. Choose the word opposite in meaning to EMINENT.

  1. famous
  2. noted
  3. renowned
  4. obscure

Answer: D) obscure

Explanation: Eminent = famous; opposite = obscure. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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22. Choose the word opposite in meaning to DIFFIDENT.

  1. timid
  2. assertive
  3. shy
  4. modest

Answer: B) assertive

Explanation: Diffident = lacking confidence; opposite = assertive. Antonyms · Antonyms – advanced

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23. Choose the word opposite in meaning to INDEPENDENT.

  1. separate
  2. dependent
  3. sovereign
  4. free

Answer: B) dependent

Explanation: Independent vs dependent. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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24. Choose the word opposite in meaning to CHEAP.

  1. low-priced
  2. expensive
  3. economical
  4. inexpensive

Answer: B) expensive

Explanation: Cheap vs expensive. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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25. Choose the word opposite in meaning to PEACE.

  1. harmony
  2. war
  3. quiet
  4. calm

Answer: B) war

Explanation: Peace vs war. Antonyms · Antonyms – essential

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