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