All Free English MCQs with Answers

1061. SYMPHONY: COMPOSER ::

• A. Leonardo: music
• B. Fresco: painter
• C. Colours: pallet
• D. Art: appreciation

Explanation: A composer creates a symphony, just as a painter creates a fresco. The other choices either reverse the relationship or use an unrelated association.

1062. CORPOREAL: SPIRITUAL ::

• A. mesa: plateau
• B. moron: savant
• C. foreigner: immigrant
• D. pedagogue: teacher

Explanation: Corporeal means relating to the body, whereas spiritual relates to the non-physical aspect, making them contrasting terms. A moron and a savant likewise represent opposite levels or kinds of intellectual ability.

1063. HOPE : ASPIRES ::

• A. love: elevates
• B. film: flam
• C. fib: lie
• D. fake: ordinary

Explanation: To hope is to aspire or desire something, while to fib is to lie. Both pairs express closely related meanings, with the second pair being the clearer synonym relationship.

1064. LIQUID: HYDRAULICS::

• A. motion: dynamics
• B. water: hydroponics
• C. data: statistics
• D. music: eurythmics

Explanation: Hydraulics is the study or application of the movement and control of liquids, just as dynamics is the study of motion and forces. Therefore, liquid relates to hydraulics as motion relates to dynamics.

1065. What is the antonym of Generous?

• A. Stingy
• B. Kind
• C. Giving
• D. Helpful

Explanation: Generous means free in giving, so its opposite is stingy, meaning unwilling to give. Kind and helpful are near-synonyms of generous, not opposites.

1066. Antonym of BLUSTER is: __________?

• A. Bravado
• B. Boast
• C. Confidence
• D. Meekness

Explanation: Bluster means loud, blustering talk or bullying bravado, so its opposite is meekness, a quiet and submissive manner. Bravado, boast, and confidence are all synonyms of bluster's forceful tone.

1067. Antonym of CAVEAT is: __________?

• A. Guarantee
• B. Warning
• C. Assurance
• D. Disclaimer

Explanation: A caveat is a warning or cautionary note, so its opposite is a guarantee or assurance that removes doubt; assurance fits best as it directly contrasts the cautionary function of a caveat.

1068. Antonym of BAROQUE is: __________?

• A. Minimalist
• B. Ornate
• C. Classical
• D. Rococo

Explanation: Baroque describes something highly ornate and elaborate, so its opposite is minimalist, meaning stripped down and simple. Ornate and rococo are near-synonyms of baroque, not opposites.

1069. Antonym of VELLEITY is: __________?

• A. Aversion
• B. Passion
• C. Indifference
• D. Apathy

Explanation: Velleity means a mere wish or slight inclination without real intent to act, so its opposite is passion, a strong and driving desire. Indifference and apathy are closer to velleity's weakness of feeling, not its opposite.

1070. Antonym of CORUSCATING is: __________?

• A. Mundane
• B. Tenebrous
• C. Sparkling
• D. Brilliant

Explanation: Coruscating means flashing or sparkling brilliantly, so its opposite is mundane, meaning dull and ordinary. Tenebrous means dark or gloomy, which is close but less standard as the direct antonym than mundane.