Assam D. El. Ed - General English

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – General English MCQs

SCERT D. El. Ed 2026 – General English MCQs

Synonyms (Vocabulary)

Q161. Choose the synonym for ‘happy’.
  • A. sad
  • B. joyful
  • C. angry
  • D. tired
Correct Answer: B. joyful
Explanation: ‘Joyful’ shares the core meaning of ‘happy’, expressing a positive emotional state.
Q162. Choose the synonym for ‘brave’.
  • A. timid
  • B. cowardly
  • C. courageous
  • D. weak
Correct Answer: C. courageous
Explanation: ‘Courageous’ shares the meaning of bravery and willingness to face danger.
Q163. Choose the synonym for ‘big’.
  • A. tiny
  • B. small
  • C. huge
  • D. little
Correct Answer: C. huge
Explanation: ‘Huge’ is a close synonym of ‘big’, emphasizing large size.
Q164. Choose the synonym for ‘quick’.
  • A. slow
  • B. swift
  • C. lazy
  • D. dull
Correct Answer: B. swift
Explanation: ‘Swift’ shares the core meaning of ‘quick’, referring to high speed.
Q165. Choose the synonym for ‘sad’.
  • A. cheerful
  • B. sorrowful
  • C. happy
  • D. elated
Correct Answer: B. sorrowful
Explanation: ‘Sorrowful’ shares the core meaning of ‘sad’, describing a state of unhappiness.
Q166. Choose the synonym for ‘clever’.
  • A. dull
  • B. intelligent
  • C. foolish
  • D. slow
Correct Answer: B. intelligent
Explanation: ‘Intelligent’ shares the meaning of mental quickness and sharpness with ‘clever’.
Q167. Choose the synonym for ‘begin’.
  • A. end
  • B. commence
  • C. stop
  • D. close
Correct Answer: B. commence
Explanation: ‘Commence’ is a more formal synonym of ‘begin’, meaning to start.
Q168. Choose the synonym for ‘ancient’.
  • A. modern
  • B. old
  • C. new
  • D. recent
Correct Answer: B. old
Explanation: ‘Old’ shares the central meaning of ‘ancient’, referring to things that have existed for a long duration.
Q169. Choose the synonym for ‘enormous’.
  • A. tiny
  • B. large
  • C. little
  • D. small
Correct Answer: B. large
Explanation: ‘Large’ shares the meaning of great or massive size with ‘enormous’.
Q170. Choose the synonym for ‘famous’.
  • A. obscure
  • B. renowned
  • C. unknown
  • D. hidden
Correct Answer: B. renowned
Explanation: ‘Renowned’ shares the meaning of being widely known, celebrated, and admired.
Q171. Choose the synonym for ‘reply’.
  • A. answer
  • B. question
  • C. silence
  • D. demand
Correct Answer: A. answer
Explanation: ‘Answer’ shares the meaning of responding to a question, statement, or situation.
Q172. Choose the synonym for ‘gigantic’.
  • A. small
  • B. colossal
  • C. tiny
  • D. little
Correct Answer: B. colossal
Explanation: ‘Colossal’ shares the meaning of extremely large or massive size with ‘gigantic’.
Q173. Choose the synonym for ‘honest’.
  • A. truthful
  • B. dishonest
  • C. false
  • D. rude
Correct Answer: A. truthful
Explanation: ‘Truthful’ shares the central meaning of ‘honest’, which is telling or sticking to the truth.
Q174. Choose the synonym for ‘rich’.
  • A. poor
  • B. wealthy
  • C. needy
  • D. simple
Correct Answer: B. wealthy
Explanation: ‘Wealthy’ shares the meaning of having an abundance of material possessions or resources.
Q175. Choose the synonym for ‘end’.
  • A. begin
  • B. start
  • C. conclude
  • D. open
Correct Answer: C. conclude
Explanation: ‘Conclude’ shares the meaning of bringing an activity or text to an end or termination.
Q176. Choose the synonym for ‘angry’.
  • A. calm
  • B. furious
  • C. peaceful
  • D. content
Correct Answer: B. furious
Explanation: ‘Furious’ shares the meaning of intense or violent anger with ‘angry’.
Q177. Choose the synonym for ‘ask’.
  • A. reply
  • B. answer
  • C. enquire
  • D. tell
Correct Answer: C. enquire
Explanation: ‘Enquire’ (also spelled inquire) shares the core meaning of seeking information or asking questions.
Q178. Choose the synonym for ‘pretty’.
  • A. ugly
  • B. beautiful
  • C. plain
  • D. dull
Correct Answer: B. beautiful
Explanation: ‘Beautiful’ shares the core meaning of being pleasing or attractive in appearance.
Q179. Choose the synonym for ‘wise’.
  • A. foolish
  • B. prudent
  • C. silly
  • D. rash
Correct Answer: B. prudent
Explanation: ‘Prudent’ shares the meaning of having or showing careful good judgment, similar to ‘wise’.
Q180. Choose the synonym for ‘effort’.
  • A. rest
  • B. attempt
  • C. idleness
  • D. laziness
Correct Answer: B. attempt
Explanation: ‘Attempt’ shares the meaning of a serious try, undertaking, or exertion to achieve something.

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