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