Choose the correct antonym for 'Candid'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct antonym for 'Candid'.”
The accepted answer is A. Deceptive. “Choose the correct antonym for 'Candid'.” is answered by Deceptive (option A). Option B (“Timid”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Deceptive. Option C (“Gloomy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Deceptive. Remaining alternatives (Dim) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Deceptive is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Deceptive ✓
- B. Timid
Why not B: “Timid” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Deceptive. “Choose the correct antonym for 'Candid'.” is answered by Deceptive (option A). Option B (“Timid”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Dec
- C. Gloomy
Why not C: “Gloomy” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Deceptive. “Choose the correct antonym for 'Candid'.” is answered by Deceptive (option A). Option B (“Timid”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Dec
- D. Dim
Why not D: “Dim” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Deceptive. “Choose the correct antonym for 'Candid'.” is answered by Deceptive (option A). Option B (“Timid”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Dec
Correct answer
A. Deceptive
Explanation
“Choose the correct antonym for 'Candid'.” is answered by Deceptive (option A). Option B (“Timid”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Deceptive. Option C (“Gloomy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Deceptive. Remaining alternatives (Dim) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Deceptive is identified. Antonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Antonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Antonyms Official FPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, antonyms
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