Which word is an antonym of 'Adroit'?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which word is an antonym of 'Adroit'?”
The accepted answer is C. Clumsy. Clumsy is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Disrespect”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Clumsy. Option B (“Ineptitude”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Clumsy. Remaining alternatives (Flexible) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Clumsy 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. Disrespect
Why not A: “Disrespect” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Clumsy. Clumsy is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Disrespect”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- B. Ineptitude
Why not B: “Ineptitude” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Clumsy. Clumsy is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Disrespect”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
- C. Clumsy ✓
- D. Flexible
Why not D: “Flexible” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Clumsy. Clumsy is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Disrespect”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to cat
Correct answer
C. Clumsy
Explanation
Clumsy is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Adroit'” (option C). Option A (“Disrespect”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Clumsy. Option B (“Ineptitude”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Clumsy. Remaining alternatives (Flexible) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Clumsy 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/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, antonyms, NTS
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