Choose the correct synonym for 'Decorum'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct synonym for 'Decorum'.”
The accepted answer is D. Propriety. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Decorum'.” is answered by Propriety (option D). Option A (“Praise”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Propriety. Option B (“Rebel”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Propriety. Remaining alternatives (Shy) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Propriety 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. Praise
Why not A: “Praise” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Propriety. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Decorum'.” is answered by Propriety (option D). Option A (“Praise”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of P
- B. Rebel
Why not B: “Rebel” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Propriety. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Decorum'.” is answered by Propriety (option D). Option A (“Praise”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of P
- C. Shy
Why not C: “Shy” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Propriety. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Decorum'.” is answered by Propriety (option D). Option A (“Praise”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of P
- D. Propriety ✓
Correct answer
D. Propriety
Explanation
“Choose the correct synonym for 'Decorum'.” is answered by Propriety (option D). Option A (“Praise”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Propriety. Option B (“Rebel”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Propriety. Remaining alternatives (Shy) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Propriety 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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