Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Optimistic'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Optimistic'.”
The accepted answer is C. Hopeful. “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Optimistic'.” is answered by Hopeful (option C). Option A (“Mislead”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hopeful. Option B (“Logical”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hopeful. Remaining alternatives (Thrifty) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Hopeful 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. Mislead
Why not A: “Mislead” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hopeful. “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Optimistic'.” is answered by Hopeful (option C). Option A (“Mislead”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- B. Logical
Why not B: “Logical” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hopeful. “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Optimistic'.” is answered by Hopeful (option C). Option A (“Mislead”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
- C. Hopeful ✓
- D. Thrifty
Why not D: “Thrifty” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Hopeful. “Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Optimistic'.” is answered by Hopeful (option C). Option A (“Mislead”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete reca
Correct answer
C. Hopeful
Explanation
“Pick the word closest in meaning to 'Optimistic'.” is answered by Hopeful (option C). Option A (“Mislead”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hopeful. Option B (“Logical”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Hopeful. Remaining alternatives (Thrifty) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Hopeful 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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