Loading...

Lesson: Antonyms - 01

Antonyms Key facts

Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of another word. Antonyms are a part of the verbal section of the many tests. In antonyms a word is given in the question for which the student is required to find out the word opposite in meaning out of the given options.

  • The capitalized word is always one word only (no phrases), but the answer choices can be either single words or brief phrases.
  • The headword is capitalized (all caps), but the five answer choices are not.
  • Each answer choice is expressed using the same part of speech (noun, verb, or adjective) as the capitalized word.

Video About Antonyms

Scope of Vocabulary

  • All words are part of the modern English language (no slang, obsolete, or non- English words that have not been adopted into the English language)
  • A common, everyday headword usually has an alternate meaning that is being tested
  • The best answer choice is not always a perfect opposite

Directions:

Each question below consists of a word printed in capital letters followed by five lettered words or phrases. Choose the lettered word or phrase that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. Since some questions of this type require you to distinguish fine shades of meaning, be sure to consider all the choices before deciding which one is the best.v>

Antonyms

Antonym section is the part of GAT, NAT, SAT, and other major tests. About 6 to 8 questions (MCQs) are normally appear in any of the test.

Next to display next topic in the chapter.

Test Prep Lessons With Video Lessons and Explained MCQ

Large number of solved practice MCQ with explanations. Video Lessons and 10 Fully explained Grand/Full Tests.

Antonym questions test not only your vocabulary but also your ability to reason from a concept to its opposite. So while a solid vocabulary is the most important factor in success, a bit of logic comes into play as well. As always, we’ll get things started with an X-ray.

More for You
All in this Category

You may be interested in

MA Jinnah Group Of Colleges - Faisalabad

A big name in colleges in Faisalaba ...

Edwardes College - Peshawar

Edwardes College - Peshawar is a po ...

Colleges in cities of Sindh

Comprehensive lists of colleges in ...

Precis Writing

How to write Precis with solved exa ...

Career Channel News and Information

Have a current news and latest info ...

English Essays (General and for Competitive Exams)

Learn how to write impressive essay ...

SAT-Subject Physics

Lessons and practice questions with ...

ISSB Speech Test

Learn all about ISSB Speech Test. H ...

University Test Pattern

Test pattern of Universities ...

GMC Gomal Medical College

Gomal Medical College is situated i ...

Medical Sciences MBBS and BDS

Admission in Medical Sciences MBBS ...

UAF University of Agriculture

The oldest agri university is Pakis ...