Choose the correct synonym for 'Docile'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Choose the correct synonym for 'Docile'.”
The accepted answer is A. Obedient. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Docile'.” is answered by Obedient (option A). Option B (“Dangerous”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Obedient. Option C (“Doubtful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Obedient. Remaining alternatives (Huge) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Obedient 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. Obedient ✓
- B. Dangerous
Why not B: “Dangerous” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Obedient. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Docile'.” is answered by Obedient (option A). Option B (“Dangerous”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- C. Doubtful
Why not C: “Doubtful” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Obedient. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Docile'.” is answered by Obedient (option A). Option B (“Dangerous”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
- D. Huge
Why not D: “Huge” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Obedient. “Choose the correct synonym for 'Docile'.” is answered by Obedient (option A). Option B (“Dangerous”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of
Correct answer
A. Obedient
Explanation
“Choose the correct synonym for 'Docile'.” is answered by Obedient (option A). Option B (“Dangerous”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Obedient. Option C (“Doubtful”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Obedient. Remaining alternatives (Huge) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Obedient 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-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, vocabulary, synonyms
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