English Antonyms Vocabulary MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 7

English Antonyms Vocabulary Test 7

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Question 1

Find the antonym of the following words:

Sober

A	drunk
B	cheeky
C	solemn
D	moderate

Question 1 Explanation:

Sober means not affected by alcohol. Its opposite is drunk: He was drunk at the party, but sober the next morning.

Question 2

Vacant

A	obscure
B	occupied
C	worthless
D	bright

Question 2 Explanation:

Vacant means empty, with nobody using it. Its opposite is occupied, which means someone is using it: The seat is occupied.

Question 3

Modest

A	humble
B	big-headed
C	passionate
D	fussy

Question 3 Explanation:

A modest person doesn't talk much about their own success. A big-headed person thinks they are better than others, so it is the opposite. Not humble, because that means the same as modest.

Question 4

Vague

A	indefinite
B	distinct
C	uncertain
D	obscure

Question 4 Explanation:

Vague means not clear or not exact. Its opposite is distinct, which means clear and easy to see, hear or understand. Indefinite, uncertain and obscure are all close in meaning to vague.

Question 5

Miserable

A	gloomy
B	competitive
C	sorrowful
D	joyful

Question 5 Explanation:

Miserable means very unhappy. Its opposite is joyful, which means very happy. Gloomy and sorrowful are synonyms of miserable, not opposites.

Question 6

Ally

A	adversary
B	partner
C	friend
D	associate

Question 6 Explanation:

An ally is a person or country that supports you. Its opposite is an adversary, which is an enemy or opponent. Partner, friend and associate are all close in meaning to ally.

Question 7

Stingy

A	rude
B	generous
C	gaunt
D	ignorant

Question 7 Explanation:

Stingy describes someone who doesn't like spending or sharing money. Its opposite is generous, which describes someone who happily gives to others.

Question 8

Adjacent

A	apart
B	void
C	bleak
D	blank

Question 8 Explanation:

Adjacent means next to or very near something: adjacent rooms. Its opposite here is apart, which means separated or at a distance. Void, bleak and blank have nothing to do with position.

Question 9

Flat

A	icy
B	even
C	bumpy
D	slippery

Question 9 Explanation:

A flat surface is smooth and level. Its opposite is bumpy, which means full of small hills or holes: a bumpy road. Not even, because it means the same as flat.

Question 10

Impartial

A	fair
B	dishonest
C	wicked
D	biased

Question 10 Explanation:

Impartial means fair and not supporting one side. Its opposite is biased, which means unfairly preferring one side. Not dishonest: a biased person is unfair, but not necessarily lying.

Question 11

Put down

A	patronize
B	celebrate
C	commend
D	refuse

Question 11 Explanation:

To put someone down means to criticise them and make them feel stupid. Its opposite is commend, which means to praise someone formally: She was commended for her hard work. Not celebrate, because we celebrate events or successes, not people's work in this sense.

Question 12

Tame

A	docile
B	mild
C	wild
D	primitive

Question 12 Explanation:

A tame animal is used to people and is not dangerous. Its opposite is wild, which describes an animal living in nature. Docile and mild are close in meaning to tame.

Question 13

Curious

A	furious
B	indifferent
C	decisive
D	determined

Question 13 Explanation:

Curious means wanting to know or learn about something. Its opposite is indifferent, which means not interested at all. Not furious, which only looks similar and means very angry.

Question 14

Offensive

A	boring
B	pleasing
C	disgusting
D	revolting

Question 14 Explanation:

Offensive means very unpleasant or rude. Its opposite is pleasing, which means nice and enjoyable. Disgusting and revolting are synonyms of offensive.

Question 15

Generous

A	eager
B	clumsy
C	clever
D	mean

Question 15 Explanation:

A generous person likes giving money, time or gifts. In British English, mean is the opposite: a mean person doesn't want to spend or share money.

Question 16

Arrogant

A	modest
B	ignorant
C	rude
D	illiterate

Question 16 Explanation:

An arrogant person thinks they are more important than other people. Its opposite is modest, which describes someone who doesn't boast about themselves. Not rude, because an arrogant person is often rude too.

Question 17

Chubby

A	stout
B	fat
C	skinny
D	gross

Question 17 Explanation:

Chubby means a little fat, in a soft way. Its opposite is skinny, which means very thin. Stout and fat are close in meaning to chubby.

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