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Synonyms and Antonyms MCQs

English vocabulary MCQs on synonyms and antonyms frequently asked in PPSC, FPSC and NTS tests, with meanings.

8 MCQsUpdated 27 October 2026

This set builds vocabulary through synonyms (words with the same meaning) and antonyms (words with the opposite meaning), using words that regularly appear in PPSC, FPSC and NTS English sections.

Read the question carefully, because synonym and antonym questions are often mixed in the same paper. Learning each word with its opposite doubles the value of your revision.

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  1. 1

    Choose the synonym of "Abundant":

    Correct answer: B. Plentiful

    "Abundant" means existing in large quantities. "Plentiful" has the same meaning, while "scarce" and "rare" are opposites.

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    easy
  2. 2

    Choose the antonym of "Ancient":

    Correct answer: C. Modern

    "Ancient" means very old. Its opposite is "modern", meaning belonging to the present time.

    easy
  3. 3

    Choose the synonym of "Candid":

    Correct answer: A. Frank

    "Candid" means truthful and straightforward, the same as "frank".

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  4. 4

    Choose the antonym of "Benevolent":

    Correct answer: C. Malevolent

    "Benevolent" means well-meaning and kind. "Malevolent" means wishing harm to others.

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  5. 5

    Choose the synonym of "Diligent":

    Correct answer: B. Hardworking

    A "diligent" person shows care and steady effort in their work, which means "hardworking".

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  6. 6

    Choose the synonym of "Obsolete":

    Correct answer: A. Outdated

    "Obsolete" means no longer produced or used, the same as "outdated".

    easy
  7. 7

    Choose the antonym of "Optimistic":

    Correct answer: C. Pessimistic

    An "optimistic" person expects good outcomes. A "pessimistic" person expects the worst.

    easy
  8. 8

    Choose the antonym of "Scarce":

    Correct answer: B. Abundant

    "Scarce" means in short supply. Its opposite is "abundant".

    easy