Select the word that means the opposite of 'Genuine'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the word that means the opposite of 'Genuine'.”
The accepted answer is A. Fake. “Select the word that means the opposite of 'Genuine'.” is answered by Fake (option A). Option B (“Humble”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Fake. Option C (“Gloomy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Fake. Remaining alternatives (Safe) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Fake 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. Fake ✓
- B. Humble
Why not B: “Humble” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Fake. “Select the word that means the opposite of 'Genuine'.” is answered by Fake (option A). Option B (“Humble”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- C. Gloomy
Why not C: “Gloomy” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Fake. “Select the word that means the opposite of 'Genuine'.” is answered by Fake (option A). Option B (“Humble”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- D. Safe
Why not D: “Safe” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Fake. “Select the word that means the opposite of 'Genuine'.” is answered by Fake (option A). Option B (“Humble”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
Correct answer
A. Fake
Explanation
“Select the word that means the opposite of 'Genuine'.” is answered by Fake (option A). Option B (“Humble”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Fake. Option C (“Gloomy”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Fake. Remaining alternatives (Safe) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Fake 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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