Synonyms TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

Synonyms MCQ Questions

1.
This process goes on and the nation climbs steps of glory and gains higher strength.
Pick out a suitable word from the extract which means "fame".
A.
strength
B.
steps
C.
glory
D.
nation
ANSWER :
C. glory
2.
Match the following words given under Column A with their meanings under Column B:
Column A Column B
a) Grim 1) Brilliance
b) Splendour 2) Shine
c) Gleam 3) A view
d) Vista 4) Stern
A.
a-2 ,b-4 ,c-3 ,d-1
B.
a-1 ,b-4 ,c-3 ,d-2
C.
a-3 ,b-2 ,c-1 ,d-4
D.
a-4 ,b-1 ,c-2 ,d-3
ANSWER :
D. a-4 ,b-1 ,c-2 ,d-3
3.
Choose the correct synonym of the undelined word.
The rule are made to be enforced.
A.
replied
B.
applied
C.
supplied
D.
engraved
ANSWER :
B. applied
4.
Match the following words given in Column A with their meanings in Column B.
Column A Column B
a) Inflation 1) Unforgettable
b) Enhanced 2) Increased
c) Advent 3) Increase in prices
d) Indelible 4) Arrival
A.
a-3 ,b-2 ,c-4 ,d-1
B.
a-1 ,b-3 ,c-4 ,d-2
C.
a-4 ,b-1 ,c-3 ,d-2
D.
a-4 ,b-3 ,c-2 ,d-1
ANSWER :
A. a-3 ,b-2 ,c-4 ,d-1
5.
Match the following :
Column A Column B
a) Stimulate 1) accuse
b) Blurt 2) delay
c) Impute 3) Courageous
d) Protract 4) exclaim
  5) encourage
A.
a-5 ,b-1 ,c-2 ,d-3
B.
a-5 ,b-4 ,c-1,d-2
C.
a-2 ,b-1,c-4 ,d-3
D.
a-3 ,b-4 ,c-5 ,d-1
ANSWER :
B. a-5 ,b-4 ,c-1,d-2
6.
Find out the meaning for the underlined word.
The postmaster looked at the boy suspiciously.
1. Careful
2. Doubtful
3. Untrustworthy
4. Distrustful
5. Dubiously
A.
1, 2, 3 and 4
B.
2, 3, 4 and 5
C.
2, 3 and 4
D.
1, 2, 3 and 5
ANSWER :
B. 2, 3, 4 and 5