English Antonyms Vocabulary MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 5

English Antonyms Vocabulary Test 5

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Question 1

Find the antonym of the following words:

Blunt

A	dismal
B	sharp
C	sullen
D	dull

Question 1 Explanation:

Blunt means not sharp, for example a blunt knife. The opposite is sharp. Not dull, because dull means almost the same as blunt.

Question 2

Prohibit

A	permit
B	forbid
C	ban
D	prevent

Question 2 Explanation:

Prohibit means to officially not allow something. The opposite is permit, which means to allow. Forbid and ban mean the same as prohibit.

Question 3

Shove

A	press
B	drag
C	move
D	thrust

Question 3 Explanation:

Shove means to push someone or something roughly. The opposite is drag, which means to pull something along with effort. Press and thrust are also kinds of pushing.

Question 4

Compulsory

A	optional
B	essential
C	obligatory
D	necessary

Question 4 Explanation:

Compulsory means something you must do. The opposite is optional, which means you can choose to do it or not. Obligatory means the same as compulsory.

Question 5

Profit

A	toss
B	benefit
C	gain
D	loss

Question 5 Explanation:

Profit is money you gain in business. The opposite is loss, which is money you lose. Gain and benefit are close in meaning to profit.

Question 6

Liberate

A	rescue
B	confine
C	deliver
D	divorce

Question 6 Explanation:

Liberate means to set someone free. The opposite is confine, which means to keep someone shut in a place. Rescue and deliver are close in meaning to liberate.

Question 7

Stiff

A	hard
B	rigid
C	limp
D	firm

Question 7 Explanation:

Stiff means hard and difficult to bend. The opposite is limp, which means soft and hanging loosely, for example a limp lettuce leaf. Rigid and firm are close in meaning to stiff.

Question 8

Barren

A	fertile
B	dry
C	arid
D	fruitless

Question 8 Explanation:

Barren land is too poor for plants to grow on. The opposite is fertile, which describes land where plants grow well. Arid and dry are close in meaning to barren.

Question 9

Tough

A	hard
B	tender
C	cruel
D	violent

Question 9 Explanation:

Tough meat is hard to cut and chew. The opposite is tender, which means soft and easy to eat, as in tender steak. Not hard, because hard is close in meaning to tough.

Question 10

Rebel

A	mutiny
B	obey
C	fight
D	rise up

Question 10 Explanation:

To rebel means to fight against or refuse to follow people in authority. The opposite is obey, which means to do what you are told. Mutiny and rise up mean the same as rebel.

Question 11

Kick off

A	steer
B	conclude
C	commence
D	start

Question 11 Explanation:

Kick off is an informal phrasal verb that means to start, as in The match kicks off at 3. The opposite is conclude, which means to finish. Commence and start mean the same as kick off.

Question 12

Innocent

A	criminal
B	patient
C	naive
D	persistent

Question 12 Explanation:

Innocent means not having done anything wrong or illegal. The opposite is criminal, which means connected with breaking the law. Not naive, because naive is close to another meaning of innocent: not knowing much about the world.

Question 13

Fine

A	lank
B	skinny
C	thick
D	slim

Question 13 Explanation:

Here fine means very thin, as in fine hair or a fine line. The opposite is thick. Skinny, slim and lank are not opposites of fine.

Question 14

Tug

A	drag
B	draw
C	jerk
D	thrust

Question 14 Explanation:

To tug means to pull something hard and quickly. The opposite is thrust, which means to push something suddenly and hard. Drag, draw and jerk are all kinds of pulling.

Question 15

Agitate

A	soothe
B	stir up
C	poke
D	provoke

Question 15 Explanation:

To agitate means to make someone worried or upset. The opposite is soothe, which means to make someone calm. Stir up and provoke are close in meaning to agitate.

Question 16

On purpose

A	permanently
B	crucially
C	intentionally
D	inadvertently

Question 16 Explanation:

On purpose means deliberately. The opposite is inadvertently, which means by accident, without meaning to. Not intentionally, because it means the same as on purpose.

Question 17

Trivial

A	everyday
B	significant
C	worthless
D	minor

Question 17 Explanation:

Trivial means small and not important. The opposite is significant, which means important. Minor and worthless are close in meaning to trivial.

Question 18

Sparse

A	rough
B	scanty
C	rare
D	dense

Question 18 Explanation:

Sparse means thin and spread out, with only a few of something, for example sparse hair. The opposite is dense, which means thick and close together, as in a dense forest. Scanty is close in meaning to sparse.

Question 19

Dismiss

A	sack
B	discharge
C	appoint
D	fire

Question 19 Explanation:

To dismiss someone means to remove them from their job. The opposite is appoint, which means to choose someone for a job. Sack, fire and discharge mean the same as dismiss.

Question 20

Do up

A	tie
B	bind
C	loosen
D	fasten

Question 20 Explanation:

To do up a coat or shoes means to fasten them. The opposite is loosen, which means to make something less tight. Fasten and tie mean the same as do up.

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