Can You Identify Correct Antonyms?

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Can You Identify Correct Antonyms? - Quiz

Can you identify correct antonyms? This quiz can help you gauge your knowledge. Antonyms are words that represent the opposite of another word. For example, found and lost are antonyms. Synonyms and antonyms are precisely the opposite. With this quiz, you should choose the word that is nearly opposite to the word and fill in the blank space in the sentences. For this, you may need to brush up on your vocabulary. You must take this quiz and enhance your knowledge.

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1.

Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Kunle PURCHASED various articles at the big sale near Kingsway, and surprisingly enough, he ................. them before he reached home that day.
- A.
  
  Destroyed
- B.
  
  Bought
- C.
  
  Sold
- D.
  
  Distributed
Correct Answer
C. Sold

Explanation
To Purchase Means to buy, so the opposite becomes to sell

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2.

Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence. She is FATING HER HEAR OUT for a sailor who is always at sea.
- A.
  
  Writing to
- B.
  
  Longing for
- C.
  
  Quarreling with
- D.
  
  Fuming about
Correct Answer
B. Longing for

Explanation
The expression "fating her heart out" suggests that she is expressing her emotions intensely or passionately. In the given sentence, she is doing this for a sailor who is always at sea. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation is that she is longing for the sailor, missing him deeply and wishing for his presence.

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3.

Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. In This arrangement, Folu was my SUPPORTER even though he is often my .................... in another matter.
- A.
  
  Opponent
- B.
  
  Ally
- C.
  
  Prosper
- D.
  
  Opposite
Correct Answer
A. Opponent

Explanation
The most suitable contextual answer is Opponent.

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4.

Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence. Mr. John has always managed to keep his HEAD ABOVE WATER.
- A.
  
  Keep his head above water when swimming
- B.
  
  Like swimming
- C.
  
  Known the technique of swimming
- D.
  
  Stay out of financial difficulty
Correct Answer
D. Stay out of financial difficulty

Explanation
The expression "keep his head above water" is often used metaphorically to mean staying afloat or managing to survive in difficult circumstances. In this context, it suggests that Mr. John has been able to stay out of financial difficulty and manage his finances well.

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Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. People who are normally ..... often turn out to be DAUNTLESS hero's in the face of real danger
- A.
  
  Unsteady
- B.
  
  Colorless
- C.
  
  Cowardly
- D.
  
  Unfriendly
Correct Answer
C. Cowardly

Explanation
The word "cowardly" is the opposite of "dauntless" as it means lacking courage or being fearful. The sentence suggests that people who are normally fearful or cowardly surprise others by showing bravery or fearlessness in the face of real danger. Therefore, "cowardly" is the correct answer as it is the most nearly opposite word to "dauntless" in the given options.

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Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. I ENCOURAGED my younger brother to take on the law as a profession while I.......... my sister from doing so.
- A.
  
  Financed
- B.
  
  Warned
- C.
  
  Dissuaded
- D.
  
  Persuaded
Correct Answer
C. Dissuaded

Explanation
The word "encouraged" in the sentence suggests that the speaker supported or motivated their younger brother to pursue law as a profession. Therefore, the word that would be mostly nearly opposite to "encouraged" and would correctly fill the gap in the sentence is "dissuaded." This implies that the speaker discouraged or advised against their sister from taking on law as a profession.

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Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. It is quite CUSTOMARY to introduce to the guest speaker but ......... to insult him.
- A.
  
  Illegal
- B.
  
  Impolite
- C.
  
  Unusual
- D.
  
  Useless
Correct Answer
C. Unusual

Explanation
It is quite customary to introduce the guest speaker, but it would be unusual to insult him. This implies that insulting the guest speaker goes against the norm or is not commonly done.

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Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. It is not good to spread HATRED, but everyone should spread .........
- A.
  
  Force
- B.
  
  Villainy
- C.
  
  Love
- D.
  
  Compulsion
Correct Answer
C. Love

Explanation
The word "hatred" is being contrasted with another word that is nearly opposite in meaning. "Force" and "villainy" are both negative words that do not fit the context of the sentence. "Compulsion" implies a sense of force or coercion, which is not appropriate in this context. "Love" is the most suitable option as it represents a positive and opposite emotion to hatred.

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Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Tayo was unable to KINDLE the fire, which my father had to ......... later.
- A.
  
  Kill
- B.
  
  Switch
- C.
  
  Extinguish
- D.
  
  Destroy
Correct Answer
C. Extinguish

Explanation
Tayo was unable to KINDLE the fire, which my father had to EXTINGUISH later.

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Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence. The men eventually gained freedom and declared later to GET THEIR OWN BACK on their oppressors.
- A.
  
  Strike
- B.
  
  Have their revenge
- C.
  
  Abuse
- D.
  
  Get something
Correct Answer
B. Have their revenge

Explanation
The phrase "get their own back" implies seeking revenge or retaliating against someone who has wronged them. Therefore, the interpretation "have their revenge" is the most appropriate for the expression in the sentence. It suggests that the men eventually gained freedom and later sought to retaliate against their oppressors for the injustices they had suffered.

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Can You Identify Correct Antonyms?

Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence. She is FATING HER HEAR OUT for a sailor who is always at sea.

Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. In This arrangement, Folu was my SUPPORTER even though he is often my .................... in another matter.

Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence. Mr. John has always managed to keep his HEAD ABOVE WATER.

Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. People who are normally ..... often turn out to be DAUNTLESS hero's in the face of real danger

Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. I ENCOURAGED my younger brother to take on the law as a profession while I.......... my sister from doing so.

Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. It is quite CUSTOMARY to introduce to the guest speaker but ......... to insult him.

Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. It is not good to spread HATRED, but everyone should spread .........

Choose the word or group of words that is MOSTLY NEARLY OPPOSITE to the word in the capital, and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Tayo was unable to KINDLE the fire, which my father had to ......... later.

Choose the interpretation that you consider appropriate for the expression in capital in the sentence. The men eventually gained freedom and declared later to GET THEIR OWN BACK on their oppressors.