Monday, 25 November 2013

TNPSC Group 2 Exam-English-Previous Year Questions Topic wise analysis-Antonyms

TNPSC GROUP II ANALYSIS
ANTONYMS / OPPOSITES:
TNPSC GROUP – II (RE EXAM) - November – 2012
1.       Find out the antonyms for the underlined word.
           Some people mess up their houses with everlasting rubbish.
1)    Lasting      2) Temporary             3) Changing
4)  Endless     5) Eternal
A)   3, 4 and 5
B)   1, 2 and 4
C)   2, 3 and 5
D)   1, 2 and 3



Answer: D



2.       Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
           His ways of presentation is Unique.
A)   common
B)   comparable
C)   indifferent
D)   wrong



Answer: A




3.       Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
Einstein published his theory of General Relativity that was confirmed experimentally in 1921.
A)   promised
B)   disproved
C)   refused
D)   accepted




Answer: B




4.   Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
      Column A                                                           Column B
A)   Conflict                                              1)         Empty
B)   Petrified                                             2)         Peaceful
C)   Fiery                                                   3)         Agree
D)   Full                                                     4)         Reassure
Codes:-
      a          b          c          d
A)  1          2          3          4         
      B)  4          3          1          2
      C)  3          4          2          1
      D)  2          1          4          3

     

Answer: C




5.   Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
      They tried to harness the ultimate secret.
A)   Gather
B)   Release
C)   Win
D)   Discover





Answer: B





6.       Find out the antonyms for the underlined word.
           His look is whimsical.
1.    Modern
2.    Unrealistic
3.    Imaginary
4.    Rational
5.    Fantastic
A)   1, 2, 4 and 5
B)   1, 2, 3 and 5
C)   2, 3, 4 and 5
D)   1, 2, 3 and 4




Answer: B




7.   Match the following words given in Column A with their Antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
A)   Ornamented                     1)         Darken
B)   Isolation                            2)         Limited
C)   Infinite                               3)         Unification
D)   Dazzle                               4)         Plain
Codes:-
      a          b          c          d
A)  4          3          2          1
      B)  1          2          3          4         
      C)  3          4          2          1
      D)  2          1          4          3



     
      Answer: A




8.   Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
      He possessed great innate wisdom.
A)   in born
B)   unnatural
C)   acquired
D)   artificial




Answer: C




9.   Match the following:
      a) Stimulate                                 1. Disbelieve
      b) Blurt                                         2. Curtail
      c) Impute                                      3. Courageous
      d) Protract                                    4. Conceal
                                                            5. Pacify
            a          b          c          d
      A) 5           1          2          3
      B) 5           4          1          2
      C) 2           1          4          3
      D) 3           4          5          1

     


Answer: B




10. Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B, and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
a)    Exuberance                                      1. Benign
b)    Malignant                                          2. Wisdom
c)    Mute                                                   3. Apathy
d)    Folly                                                   4. Noisy
      a          b          c          d
A)  3          4          2          1
B)  3          1          4          2
C)  4          1          2          3
D)  2          3          4          1         




Answer: B




11. Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
      All her efforts turned futile
A)   useless
B)   useful
C)   harmful
D)   peaceful





Answer: B





12. Find out the antonyms for the underlined word.
      Raju had apparently changed his mind.
1.    Obscure                     2. Lucid
3. Confused                    4. Perplexed
5. Irrational
A)   2, 3, 4 and 1
B)   3, 4 and 5
C)   1, 2, 3 and 5
D)   1, 3, 4 and 5





Answer: D




13. Match the following words given in Column A with their Antonyms in Column B, and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
a)    Inquisitive                                          1. Leisurely
b)    Inhale                                                 2. Incurious
c)    Hastily                                                3. Simple
d)    Complicated                                      4. Exhale
      a          b          c          d
A)  2          4          1          3
B) 1           2          3          4
C) 3           4          1          2
D)  4          2          3          1




Answer: A


TNPSC GROUP – II EXAM (ORIGINAL QUESTION PAPER) - Year - 2012
14.       Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
            His confidence in map reading astonished me.
A)   diligence
B)   knowledge
C)   intelligence
D)   diffidence





Answer: D




15.       Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
A)   Irremediable                    1)         Modern
B)   Shattered                         2)         Reality
C)   Traditional                       3)         Gathered
D)   Illusion                             4)         Curable

Codes:-
            a          b          c          d
A)        2          4          3          1
B)        3          1          4          2
C)        4          3          1          2
D)        1          2          3          4




Answer: C




16.       Choose the correct antonym for the underlined word from the options given:
            Casual eclipses of the mind will darken learning.
A)   serious
B)   planned
C)   accidental
D)   unexpected




Answer: B




17.       Find out antonyms for the underlined words:
            His simplicity was no theoretical
I.      Complexity, practical
II.    Obscurity, empirical
III.   perplexity, sensible
IV.  complicated, compelling
V.   tricky, commendable
Codes:-
A)   I, II, IV & V
B)   I, II, & III
C)   II, III &  IV
D)   III, IV, V & I




Answer: B




18.       Match the following words given in Column A with their antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
            Column A                                         Column B
A)   Postulated                       1)         Pessimistic
B)   Genius                             2)         continuance
C)   Sanguinely                     3)         rejected
D)   interruption                     4)         ignorance

Codes:-
            a          b          c          d
A)        4          3          2          1
B)        3          4          1          2
C)        1          2          3          4
D)        2          4          1          3

           



Answer: B


TNPSC GROUP – II - July – 2011
19. Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined word from the given below:
         The utter simplicity of the subject was suddenly revealed to me.
      A)  showed
      B)  hidden
      C)  explained
      D)  understood
     
     


Answer: B




20.     Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined word from the given below:
           The had a special building.
A)   right
B)   common
C)   particular
D)   good





Answer: B





21.     Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined word from the given below:
           Gandhi was meant for truth.
A)   falsehood
B)   violence
C)   Bold
D)   Hatred




Answer: A





22.     Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined world from the given below:
           We had to stop ever so often.
A)   rarely
B)   frequently
C)   always
D)   usually





Answer: A





23.     Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined world from the given below:
           All the designs were authentic.
A)   real
B)   false
C)   common
D)   audacious





Answer: B


TNPSC GROUP – II - April – 2010
           Choose the correct antonym for the italicized word:
24.     Nouchalantly he read the paper
A)   indifferently
B)   eagerly
C)   suddenly
D)   strangely





Answer: A





25.     All kinds of awful things began to happen
A)   pleasant
B)   terrible
C)   crafty
D)   mysterious





Answer: A





26.     Give me food quickly
A)   urgently
B)   leisurely
C)   slowly
D)   fast





Answer: B





27.     He was busy reading the book
A)   lazy
B)   dull
C)   active
D)   tired





Answer: A





28.     Distribute the sweets to all
A)   retain
B)   share
C)   scatter
D)   slowly






Answer: A


TNPSC GROUP – II - March – 2009
29.     Choose the correct antonym:
           United Nations lives on.
A)   grows
B)   survives
C)   exists
D)   dies






Answer: D





30.     Choose the correct antonym:
           It is very deep sleep.
A)   sound
B)   nap
C)   disturbed
D)   shallow





Answer: D





31.     Choose the correct antonym:
           Night descended dark and cold.
A)   increased
B)   ascended
C)   decreased
D)   moved





Answer: B





32.     Choose the correct antonym:
           It was an ancient Indian prince who first developed music.
A)   modern
B)   old
C)   historical
D)   past time





Answer: A





33.     Match the following words given in Column A with their Antonyms in Column B and select the correct answer from the codes given below:      
           Column A                               Column B
a)    far                           1)         include
b)    melt                        2)         attract
c)    exclude                 3)         near
d)    repel                       4)         condense
Codes:
              a          b          c          d
A)          4          1          2          3
B)          2          3          4          1         
           C)         2          1          3          4
           D)         3          4          1          2
          





           Answer: D





34.     Choose the correct antonym:
           The warder unlocked the cell.
A)   closed
B)   opened
C)   shielded
D)   locked






Answer: D


TNPSC GROUP – II - November – 2007
35.     Select the correct antonym for the underlined word:
           Night descended dark and cold
A)   increased
B)   ascended
C)   decreased
D)   moved





Answer: A





36.     Select the correct antonym for the underlined word:
           Pieter heard the sound of water trickling
A)   dripping
B)   flowing
C)   gushing
D)   running





Answer: A





37.     Select the correct antonym for the underlined word:
           Pieter had indeed done a heroic thing
A)   timid
B)   ugly
C)   strong
D)   brave





Answer: D






38.     Select the correct antonym for the underlined word:
           “Come in!” shouted Abe
A)   voiced
B)   cried
C)   called
D)   quietened






Answer: D






39.     Select the correct antonym for the underlined word:
           “I don’t know, Sir.” replied the warder
A)   asked
B)   answered
C)   told
D)   complained







Answer: A






40.     Select the correct antonym for the underlined word:
           I didn’t know I was so popular
A)   familiar
B)   unattractive
C)   ordinary
D)   unknown






Answer: C


TNPSC GROUP V ANALYSIS
TNPSC GROUP – V – 2007
41.     Choose the correct antonym:
           They understand the weakness of their enemy.
A)   powers
B)   arms
C)   boldness
D)   strength






Answer: D





42.     Choose the correct antonym:
           Everyone should give respect to their parents.
A)   disobey
B)   disrespect
C)   cheat
D)   love






Answer: B






43.     Choose the correct antonym:
           The interior part of the earth is remained very hot.
A)   inner
B)   inside
C)   outside
D)   exterior






Answer: D






44.     Choose the correct antonym:
           It was a rough wooden bed.
A)   smooth
B)   soft
C)   silky
D)   rocky






Answer: B






45.     Choose the correct antonym:
           Ravishankar had done a heroic deed.
A)   courageous
B)   brave
C)   timid
D)   difficult





Answer: C


TNPSC GROUP – V - Year - 2003
46.  Choose the correct ‘Antonym’ for the underlined word from the options given below:
        The conservation and utilization of water is thus fundamental for human welfare.
A)   protection
B)   destruction
C)   abolition
D)   removal






Answer: B

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