Which word is an antonym of 'Ancient'?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Antonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Which word is an antonym of 'Ancient'?”
The accepted answer is B. Modern. Modern is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Ancient'” (option B). Option A (“Pessimistic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Modern. Option C (“Inarticulate”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Modern. Remaining alternatives (Careless) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Modern 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. Pessimistic
Why not A: “Pessimistic” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Modern. Modern is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Ancient'” (option B). Option A (“Pessimistic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to c
- B. Modern ✓
- C. Inarticulate
Why not C: “Inarticulate” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Modern. Modern is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Ancient'” (option B). Option A (“Pessimistic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to c
- D. Careless
Why not D: “Careless” is not correct. The accepted answer is B. Modern. Modern is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Ancient'” (option B). Option A (“Pessimistic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to c
Correct answer
B. Modern
Explanation
Modern is the person, body, or term that satisfies “Which word is an antonym of 'Ancient'” (option B). Option A (“Pessimistic”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Modern. Option C (“Inarticulate”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Modern. Remaining alternatives (Careless) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Modern 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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