SBI PO English Quiz for Prelims 2021 with Tips & Tricks

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So, today’s quiz would focus on recognizing the antonyms. You will have to recognize the word which is opposite to all the other options mentioned.  

SBI PO English Quiz

Q1. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer.  

A) Homogenised 

B) Disarrange 

C) Intermix 

D) Native 

E) Acclimatize 

Q2. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Rejuvenation 

B) Restore 

C) Revive 

D) Killing 

E) Regeneration 

Q3. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Origin 

B) Conclusion 

C) Derivation

D) Parentage 

E) Inducement 

Q4. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Accolade 

B) Criticism 

C) Assessment 

D) Review 

E) Exposition

Q5. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Redress 

B) Retribution 

C) Retaliation 

D) Pardon 

E) Vengeance 

Q6. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Extravagant 

B) Sumptuous 

C) Opulent 

D) Barren 

E) Deluxe 

Q7. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Synthetic 

B) Nuclear 

C) Organic 

D) Amoebic 

E) Biological 

Q8. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Upscale 

B) Insufficient  

C) Prosperous 

D) Affluent 

E) Moneyed 

Q9. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Luminous 

B) Vivid 

C) Translucent  

D) Lucid 

E) Dim  

Q10. You are being given five options below. Four out of the five words mentioned below have the same meaning or can be called synonyms. Choose the opposite word which is an antonym to the other four as your answer. 

A) Disfigure 

B) Amendment 

C) Reformation 

D) Enhancement 

E) Modification 

Solutions: 

S1. Ans (b) 

Sol. “Disarrange” is the most opposite word here as the other four stand for uniformity and similarity.  

S2. Ans (c) 

Sol. “Killing” is the opposite word here as the other four means for something to come back to life or restart or regain.  

S3. Ans (b) 

Sol. “Conclusion” is the opposite word here as the other four mean something that is created or generated from the roots. 

S4. Ans (a) 

Sol. “Accolade” is a token of admiration or respect given to someone whereas the other four words point towards critiquing someone.  

S5. Ans (d) 

Sol. “Pardon” means forgiving or excusing someone whereas the other four words point towards seeking revenge or compensation. 

S6. Ans (d) 

Sol. “Barren” means something that is stale, poor, unimpressive whereas the other four words mean larger than life, lavishness, elegant, or beautiful. 

S7. Ans (a) 

Sol. “Synthetic” means something which is fabricated, unnatural, manufactured whereas the other four words reflect being natural, living, or original.  

S8. Ans (b) 

Sol. “Insufficient” refers to lacking, has needs, poor, wanting, whereas the other four words reflect the richness, being well-off, upper class.  

S9. Ans (e) 

Sol. “Dim” refers to darkness, gloomy environment, dullness, lack of light, or clarity whereas other words mean something that is lit, beaming, shining, clear, radiant, etc.  

S10. Ans (a) 

Sol. “Disfigure” refers to an act of diminishing or lessen something whereas the other four words represent an act of correction, refining something, improvement, or upgrading.  

Incorporate these 7 steps today to improve your synonyms/antonyms solving skills:

• Try and eliminate the least relevant answers first so that you are left with your best options to choose your answer.
• Be careful about the similar-sounding words or the homophones. Examiners intentionally do put such words to confuse you.
• Make logical and informed decisions but not based on your instincts.
• Keep a track of positive and negative words in the answer options available.
• Enhance your vocabulary by reading editorials, comprehensions, etc.
• Start using difficult or newly learned words for better application and memory.
• Take mock tests daily. In fact, you can sign-up for a free mock test right away to test your verbal skills.

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