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