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