English Antonyms Vocabulary MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 6

English Antonyms Vocabulary Test 6

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Question 1

Find the antonym of the following words:

Immense

A	tight
B	tiny
C	enormous
D	huge

Question 1 Explanation:

Immense means very, very big. Its opposite is tiny (very small). Enormous and huge mean the same as immense.

Question 2

Wholesale

A	mortgage
B	pawn
C	retail
D	barter

Question 2 Explanation:

Wholesale means selling goods in large amounts to shops. Retail means selling goods in small amounts to the public, so it is the opposite.

Question 3

Overcast

A	muddy
B	misty
C	level
D	clear

Question 3 Explanation:

An overcast sky is full of grey clouds. The opposite is a clear sky, with no clouds. Misty is close in meaning to overcast.

Question 4

Take on

A	sack
B	convey
C	release
D	shift

Question 4 Explanation:

Take on can mean to employ someone: The company took on ten new workers. The opposite is sack, which means to dismiss someone from their job.

Question 5

Thorough

A	crooked
B	careless
C	dejected
D	cheerful

Question 5 Explanation:

Thorough means doing something carefully and completely, paying attention to every detail. The opposite is careless, which means not paying enough attention.

Question 6

Oppose

A	combat
B	resist
C	support
D	fight

Question 6 Explanation:

Oppose means to be against something. The opposite is support, which means to be in favour of it. Combat, resist and fight are close in meaning to oppose.

Question 7

Neglect

A	care
B	reflect
C	overlook
D	dare

Question 7 Explanation:

Neglect means not giving enough attention to someone or something: He neglected his garden. The opposite is care (looking after something well). Not overlook, because it means almost the same as neglect.

Question 8

Rise up

A	run down
B	shut down
C	break down
D	put down

Question 8 Explanation:

Rise up means to rebel or fight against a government or ruler. Put down means to stop a rebellion by force: The army put down the revolt. So put down is the opposite.

Question 9

Absurd

A	silly
B	foolish
C	ridiculous
D	sensible

Question 9 Explanation:

Absurd means completely silly and unreasonable. The opposite is sensible (reasonable, showing good judgement). Silly, foolish and ridiculous are synonyms.

Question 10

Flimsy

A	strong
B	evil
C	weak
D	minute

Question 10 Explanation:

Flimsy means thin and weak, easily broken. The opposite is strong. Weak is a synonym, not an antonym.

Question 11

Abbreviate

A	lengthen
B	shorten
C	reduce
D	cut

Question 11 Explanation:

Abbreviate means to make a word or text shorter: 'Doctor' is abbreviated to 'Dr'. The opposite is lengthen (make longer). Shorten, reduce and cut are similar to abbreviate.

Question 12

Consume

A	hoard
B	use up
C	sell
D	exhaust

Question 12 Explanation:

Consume means to use something up. The opposite is hoard, which means to collect and store things instead of using them. Use up and exhaust are synonyms of consume.

Question 13

Marvelous

A	splendid
B	awful
C	wonderful
D	magnificent

Question 13 Explanation:

Marvelous (British spelling marvellous) means extremely good. The opposite is awful (very bad). Splendid, wonderful and magnificent are synonyms.

Question 14

Smooth

A	reckless
B	savage
C	solid
D	rough

Question 14 Explanation:

A smooth surface is flat and even. The opposite is rough, a surface that is uneven or bumpy.

Question 15

Certain

A	doubtful
B	generous
C	hazardous
D	tedious

Question 15 Explanation:

Certain means completely sure. The opposite is doubtful, which means not sure.

Question 16

Conceal

A	hide
B	dream
C	ban
D	exhibit

Question 16 Explanation:

Conceal means to hide something. The opposite is exhibit, which means to show something openly. Hide is a synonym of conceal.

Question 17

Retain

A	engage
B	block
C	hinder
D	release

Question 17 Explanation:

Retain means to keep or hold something. The opposite is release, which means to let something go.

Question 18

Poverty

A	wealth
B	lack
C	need
D	destitution

Question 18 Explanation:

Poverty means being very poor. The opposite is wealth (having a lot of money). Lack, need and destitution are close in meaning to poverty.

Question 19

Deliberate

A	accidental
B	planned
C	calculated
D	intentional

Question 19 Explanation:

Deliberate means done on purpose. The opposite is accidental (happening by chance). Planned, calculated and intentional are synonyms.

Question 20

Sadness

A	sorrow
B	glee
C	depression
D	bleakness

Question 20 Explanation:

Sadness is the feeling of being unhappy. The opposite is glee, a feeling of great happiness. Sorrow, depression and bleakness are similar to sadness.

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