Select the word that means nearly the same as 'Tranquil'.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Synonyms MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the word that means nearly the same as 'Tranquil'.”
The accepted answer is A. Peaceful. “Select the word that means nearly the same as 'Tranquil'.” is answered by Peaceful (option A). Option B (“Believable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Peaceful. Option C (“Kind”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Peaceful. Remaining alternatives (Hide) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Peaceful 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. Peaceful ✓
- B. Believable
Why not B: “Believable” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Peaceful. “Select the word that means nearly the same as 'Tranquil'.” is answered by Peaceful (option A). Option B (“Believable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch inc
- C. Kind
Why not C: “Kind” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Peaceful. “Select the word that means nearly the same as 'Tranquil'.” is answered by Peaceful (option A). Option B (“Believable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch inc
- D. Hide
Why not D: “Hide” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. Peaceful. “Select the word that means nearly the same as 'Tranquil'.” is answered by Peaceful (option A). Option B (“Believable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch inc
Correct answer
A. Peaceful
Explanation
“Select the word that means nearly the same as 'Tranquil'.” is answered by Peaceful (option A). Option B (“Believable”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Peaceful. Option C (“Kind”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Peaceful. Remaining alternatives (Hide) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Peaceful 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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