Select the word nearest in sense to 'Exemplary'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Exemplary'.”
The accepted answer is D. Outstanding. “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Exemplary'.” is answered by Outstanding (option D). Option A (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Outstanding. Option B (“Unlucky”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Outstanding. Remaining alternatives (Convincing) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Outstanding 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. Unaffected
Why not A: “Unaffected” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Outstanding. “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Exemplary'.” is answered by Outstanding (option D). Option A (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplet
- B. Unlucky
Why not B: “Unlucky” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Outstanding. “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Exemplary'.” is answered by Outstanding (option D). Option A (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplet
- C. Convincing
Why not C: “Convincing” is not correct. The accepted answer is D. Outstanding. “Select the word nearest in sense to 'Exemplary'.” is answered by Outstanding (option D). Option A (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplet
- D. Outstanding ✓
Correct answer
D. Outstanding
Explanation
“Select the word nearest in sense to 'Exemplary'.” is answered by Outstanding (option D). Option A (“Unaffected”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Outstanding. Option B (“Unlucky”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Outstanding. Remaining alternatives (Convincing) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Outstanding 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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