Choose the correct antonym for 'Tedious'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct antonym for 'Tedious'.”
The accepted answer is D. Exciting. “Choose the correct antonym for 'Tedious'.” is answered by Exciting (option D). Option A (“Tiny”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Exciting. Option B (“Eager”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Exciting. Remaining alternatives (Dull) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Exciting 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. Tiny
Why not A: “Tiny” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Exciting. “Choose the correct antonym for 'Tedious'.” is answered by Exciting (option D). Option A (“Tiny”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Exci
- B. Eager
Why not B: “Eager” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Exciting. “Choose the correct antonym for 'Tedious'.” is answered by Exciting (option D). Option A (“Tiny”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Exci
- C. Dull
Why not C: “Dull” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Exciting. “Choose the correct antonym for 'Tedious'.” is answered by Exciting (option D). Option A (“Tiny”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Exci
- D. Exciting ✓
Correct answer
D. Exciting
Explanation
“Choose the correct antonym for 'Tedious'.” is answered by Exciting (option D). Option A (“Tiny”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Exciting. Option B (“Eager”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Exciting. Remaining alternatives (Dull) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Exciting 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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