Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Diligent'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Diligent'.”
The accepted answer is A. Lazy. “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Diligent'.” is answered by Lazy (option A). Option B (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Lazy. Option C (“Dim”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Lazy. Remaining alternatives (Friendly) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Lazy 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. Lazy ✓
- B. Reckless
Why not B: “Reckless” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Lazy. “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Diligent'.” is answered by Lazy (option A). Option B (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete re
- C. Dim
Why not C: “Dim” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Lazy. “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Diligent'.” is answered by Lazy (option A). Option B (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete re
- D. Friendly
Why not D: “Friendly” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Lazy. “Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Diligent'.” is answered by Lazy (option A). Option B (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete re
Correct answer
A. Lazy
Explanation
“Pick the word most contrary in meaning to 'Diligent'.” is answered by Lazy (option A). Option B (“Reckless”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Lazy. Option C (“Dim”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Lazy. Remaining alternatives (Friendly) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Lazy 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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