10th English Important Material
SSLC Study Guide - Antonyms
Q 4-6 Antonyms (Study Material)
LESSON-1
- 1. brink × middle
- 2. sank × swam
- 3. encourage × discourage
- 4. praising × scolding
- 5. courage × timidity
- 6. starve × well fed
- 7. plaintively × happily
- 8. desperate × hopeful
- 9. exhausted × energized
- 10. beneath × above
LESSON-2
- 1. advent × departure
- 2. hullabaloo × silence
- 3. conclusion × beginning
- 4. gripped × released
- 5. gruffly × gently
- 6. suspected × trusted
- 7. gleamed × dark
LESSON-3
- 1. tremendous × tiny
- 2. accurate × inaccurate
- 3. prediction × reality
- 4. poked × released
- 5. potential × incapability
- 6. indigenous × foreign
- 7. blissful × unhappy
LESSON-4
- 1. bifurcated × merged
- 2. existed × disappeared
- 3. antique × new/modern
- 4. recognized × ignored
- 5. vent × control/conceal
- 6. overwrought × calm
- 7. ascertained × disproved
LESSON-5
- 1. achieve × fail
- 2. exhausted × refilled/rejuvenated
- 3. marvelous × terrible
- 4. inclusion × exclusion
- 5. arrogant × humble
- 6. gloomy × cheerful
LESSON-6
- 1. unison × conflict
- 2. choked × unblocked
- 3. quickly × slowly
- 4. attentive × inattentive
- 5. honour × dishonour
- 6. patience × impatience
- 7. amazed × casual
- 8. nuisance × beneficial
LESSON-7
- 1. dare × evade
- 2. delirious × balanced
- 3. pleaded × demanded
- 4. frail × strong
- 5. persuade × dissuade
- 6. contagious × non-contagious
Q 4-6 Antonyms (Practice)
Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicised words.
1. She screamed back mockingly. (MDL - 19)
a) disrespectfully b) ridiculously c) jeeringly d) respectfully
2. We don't have to use any means of repulsion. (MDL-19)
a) attraction b) distaste c) hate d) horror
3. I indulged in banking. (MDL-19)
a) took part b) participated c) abstained d) yielded
4. The project was taken in consonance with the National Policy. (PTA - 1)
a) agreement b) constant c) disagreement d) harmony
5. The sun was soothing. (PTA-1)
a) pleasing b) relaxing c) disturbing d) burning
6. She picked up a shoe and whammed it through the window. (PTA - 1)
a) tapped b) threw c) struck d) pulled
7. We look forward to a more inclusive way of learning... (PTA-2)
a) enclosed b) detached c) opened d) united
8. 'Nothing' he said gruffly. (PTA - 2)
a) happily b) roughly c) sadly d) plainly
9. Boost the morale in the country. (PTA - 2)
a) fear b) attitude c) mettle d) confidence
10. The little man was startled. (PTA-3)
a) surprised b) excited c) saddened d) at ease
11. The birds were chirping at the end of the woods. (PTA-3)
a) singing b) shouting c) tweeting d) alarming
12. One can control the computer screen with a gaze.
a) blink b) stare c) look d) trace
13. Then a monstrous terror seized him. (PTA-4)
a) released b) grasped c) snatched d) conquered
14. The light still shone palely down the stairs. (PTA-4)
a) dim b) weak c) bright d) faint
15. I indulged in banking. (Note: Options imply active/energetic) (PTA-4)
a) dynamic b) lively c) energetic d) inactive
16. The sick-room was a gloomy spot. (PTA-5)
a) dark b) dim c) dull d) bright
17. I am glad that we were able to finish it successfully. (PTA - 5)
a) happy b) pleased c) sorry d) joyful
18. The cops were reluctant to leave... (PTA - 5)
a) eager b) unwilling c) opposed d) averse
19. "How ignorant you are! Watson!" (PTA-6)
a) illiterate b) uneducated c) well informed d) rude
20. I had counted on the commotion... (PTA-6)
a) confusion b) disturbance c) unrest d) calmness
21. So we can now look forward to a more inclusive way... (PTA-6)
a) further b) ahead c) proceed d) backward