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Choose the antonym of "Generous":
Correct answer: A. Stingy
Generous means willing to give freely. Stingy (or miserly) means unwilling to spend or give.
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Antonyms and Correct Spellings MCQs
Solved English MCQs on antonyms (opposite words) and commonly misspelled words, asked in PPSC, FPSC and NTS tests, with short explanations.
25 MCQsUpdated 27 October 2026
This set combines two common question types: choosing the opposite of a given word, and spotting the correctly spelt word among close look-alikes.
For antonyms, be careful with options that are synonyms, which examiners often include as traps. For spellings, learn the tricky parts, such as double letters and silent letters, from the explanations rather than memorising whole lists.
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Choose the antonym of "Transparent":
Correct answer: A. Opaque
Transparent material lets light through clearly. Opaque material does not let light through at all.
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Choose the antonym of "Expand":
Correct answer: A. Contract
To expand is to become larger. To contract is to become smaller.
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Choose the antonym of "Humble":
Correct answer: C. Arrogant
A humble person has a modest view of their own importance. An arrogant person thinks too highly of themselves.
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Choose the antonym of "Permanent":
Correct answer: D. Temporary
Permanent means lasting for ever. Temporary means lasting only for a limited time.
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Choose the antonym of "Artificial":
Correct answer: D. Natural
Artificial means made by humans as a copy of something natural. Fake, synthetic and imitation are close synonyms.
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Choose the antonym of "Superior":
Correct answer: C. Inferior
Superior means higher in rank or quality. Inferior means lower in rank or quality.
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Choose the antonym of "Rigid":
Correct answer: C. Flexible
Rigid means unable to bend or change. Flexible means able to bend or adapt easily.
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Choose the antonym of "Brave":
Correct answer: A. Cowardly
Brave means ready to face danger. Cowardly means lacking courage. The other three are synonyms of brave.
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Choose the antonym of "Accept":
Correct answer: B. Reject
To accept is to agree to take something. To reject is to refuse it.
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Choose the antonym of "Victory":
Correct answer: D. Defeat
Victory means winning. Defeat means losing.
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Choose the antonym of "Fertile":
Correct answer: A. Barren
Fertile land can produce good crops. Barren land cannot produce crops or vegetation.
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Choose the antonym of "Prosperity":
Correct answer: D. Poverty
Prosperity means being successful and wealthy. Poverty means being poor.
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Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning "a place to live or stay":
Correct answer: C. Accommodation
"Accommodation" has a double c and a double m.
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Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning "needed or essential":
Correct answer: A. Necessary
"Necessary" has one c and a double s. A memory aid: one collar, two sleeves.
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Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning "to make someone feel awkward or ashamed":
Correct answer: D. Embarrass
"Embarrass" has a double r and a double s.
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Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning "without any doubt":
Correct answer: A. Definitely
"Definitely" comes from "definite", which contains "finite". There is no "a" in it.
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Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning "apart or not joined":
Correct answer: D. Separate
"Separate" has "a rat" in the middle: sep-a-rate.
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Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning "an event or something that happens":
Correct answer: B. Occurrence
"Occurrence" has a double c and a double r, and ends in -ence.
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Choose the correct spelling of the word meaning "a group of people chosen for a particular task":
Correct answer: A. Committee
"Committee" has double m, double t and double e.
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