Choose the correct synonym for 'Congenial'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct synonym for 'Congenial'.”
The accepted answer is A. Friendly. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Congenial'.” is answered by Friendly (option A). Option B (“Self-satisfied”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Friendly. Option C (“Precursor”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Friendly. Remaining alternatives (Brief) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Friendly is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Friendly ✓
- B. Self-satisfied
Why not B: “Self-satisfied” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Friendly. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Congenial'.” is answered by Friendly (option A). Option B (“Self-satisfied”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete re
- C. Precursor
Why not C: “Precursor” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Friendly. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Congenial'.” is answered by Friendly (option A). Option B (“Self-satisfied”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete re
- D. Brief
Why not D: “Brief” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Friendly. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Congenial'.” is answered by Friendly (option A). Option B (“Self-satisfied”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete re
Correct answer
A. Friendly
Explanation
“Choose the correct synonym for 'Congenial'.” is answered by Friendly (option A). Option B (“Self-satisfied”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Friendly. Option C (“Precursor”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Friendly. Remaining alternatives (Brief) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Friendly is identified. Synonyms questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Synonyms recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Synonyms Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, vocabulary, synonyms, NTS
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