The English/Language section of AISSEE and the RMS CET tests grammar, vocabulary and usage. These 10 MCQs on Synonyms follow the official syllabus. Solve them first, then compare with the answer key and short explanations at the end.
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Practice Questions
Q1. Choose the word closest in meaning to BRAVE.
(A) Timid
(B) Clever
(C) Lazy
(D) Courageous
Q2. Choose the synonym of ENORMOUS.
(A) Tiny
(B) Weak
(C) Huge
(D) Narrow
Q3. Choose the synonym of RAPID.
(A) Slow
(B) Heavy
(C) Silent
(D) Quick
Q4. Choose the synonym of BEGIN.
(A) Start
(B) Finish
(C) Stop
(D) Break
Q5. Choose the synonym of ANCIENT.
(A) Old
(B) Modern
(C) Fresh
(D) Recent
Q6. Choose the synonym of GLAD.
(A) Angry
(B) Tired
(C) Sad
(D) Happy
Q7. Choose the synonym of FAMOUS.
(A) Unknown
(B) Shy
(C) Well-known
(D) Poor
Q8. Choose the synonym of ASSIST.
(A) Help
(B) Hinder
(C) Ignore
(D) Refuse
Q9. Choose the synonym of VACANT.
(A) Crowded
(B) Empty
(C) Full
(D) Busy
Q10. Choose the synonym of DIFFICULT.
(A) Easy
(B) Hard
(C) Simple
(D) Soft
Answer Key with Explanations
(D) Courageous — Brave and courageous both mean showing no fear.
(C) Huge — Enormous means very large, the same as huge.
(D) Quick — Rapid means happening fast.
(A) Start — To begin is to start something.
(A) Old — Ancient means belonging to the very distant past.
(D) Happy — Glad means pleased or happy.
(C) Well-known — A famous person is well-known to many people.
(A) Help — To assist means to help.
(B) Empty — A vacant seat is an empty seat.
(B) Hard — Difficult means not easy, that is, hard.
How did you score?
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