Choose the correct antonym of the highlighted words:
1. The contention between the two friends over the last piece of pizza was quickly resolved when they decided to share it equally.
a) accord
b) enlargement
c) consistent
d) resolution
Answer: a)
2. The capacious backpack held Scarlet's school supplies, including notebooks, pens, and even her lunchbox, with plenty of room to spare.
a) spacious
b) cramped
c) enormous
d) flimsy
Answer: b)
3. Tom listened earnestly to the teacher's instructions, determined to do his best on the assignment and learn as much as possible.
a) poorly
b) fairly
c) largely
d) frigidly
Answer: d)
Choose the option which is not an antonym of the highlighted word:
4. The injury could not hamper Archie’s dance rehearsals.
a) advance
b) aid
c) promote
d) restrain
Answer: d)
5. As soon as the teacher moved out of the class, all the students created a furore.
a) silence
b) lustre
c) hypothesis
d) plan
Answer: a)
Choose the option which is not an antonym of the highlighted word:
6. Emma carefully chose her words to insinuate her dissatisfaction without directly expressing it.
a) hide
b) conceal
c) express
d) withhold
Answer: c)
Choose the option which is not an antonym of the highlighted word:
7. The town's growth was attributed to the establishment of various mercantile businesses.
a) not-for-profit
b) suggestive
c) economic
d) trading
Answer: a)
8. Meha garnished the hot curry with freshly chopped coriander.
a) decorated
b) deck
c) mar
d) adorn
Answer: c)
Fill in the blank with the correct antonym of the highlighted word:
9. Despite being advised to eat in _________, Jenny couldn't resist the temptation and indulged in excessive portions of dessert at the party.
a) moderation
b) exaggeration
c) unreasonable
d) secure
Answer: a)
Direction for questions (10-20): Choose the correct antonym of the highlighted word:
10. The NGO aims to empower women and orphaned kids by helping them acquire education.
a) inform
b) solidify
c) formulate
d) weaken
Answer: d)
11. The builder is constructing a new house on this empty plot.
a) repair
b) design
c) demolish
d) extend
Answer: c)
12. The flowers bloomed beautifully in the spring sunshine.
a) wither
b) sprout
c) grow
d) open
Answer: a)
13. Both friends got estranged after that day. (CREST 2022-23)
a) alienate
b) abide
c) attract
d) abscond
Answer: c)
14. The lost puppy felt scared and alone.
a) confused
b) unhappy
c) lost
d) accompanied
Answer: d)
15. The teacher encouraged us to participate in the class discussion.
a) support
b) motivate
c) discourage
d) help
Answer: c)
16. Sarah spoke confidently in front of the class.
a) prepared
b) enthusiastic
c) determined
d) nervous
Answer: d)
17. Choose the pair of words which is opposite in meaning:
That antique was valuable to him, but it was worthless to his mother. (CREST 2023-24)
a) antique-valuable
b) valuable-worthless
c) antique-worthless
d) Valuable-mother
Answer: b)
18. The gymnast practised her routine diligently every day to improve.
a) passionate
b) dedicated
c) determined
d) lazy
Answer: d)
19. This book is filled with complex information that is difficult to understand.
a) challenging
b) intricate
c) detailed
d) simple
Answer: d)
20. The old building looked quite dilapidated, needing urgent repairs.
a) ancient
b) historic
c) well-maintained
d) crumbling
Answer: c)
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