ISSB - PAF Officer Selection English: Antonyms MCQs

ISSB - PAF Officer Selection English: Antonyms MCQs — sample questions

1. Question 1

   Q1. Antonym of "ABSTAIN":

   • A) Refrain
   • B) Participate
   • C) Withdraw
   • D) Avoid

   Answer: Participate

   Explanation: Abstain means to hold back or not take part. Participate is the direct opposite. Refrain, withdraw, and avoid are synonyms of abstain.

2. Question 2

   Q2. Choose the antonym of 'BENEVOLENT'.

   • A) Kind
   • B) Malevolent
   • C) Generous
   • D) Charitable

   Answer: Malevolent

   Explanation: 'Benevolent' means well-wishing and kind. 'Malevolent' means wishing harm - the direct antonym.

3. Question 3

   Q3. Antonym of 'VERBOSE':

   • A) Wordy
   • B) Concise
   • C) Talkative
   • D) Lengthy

   Answer: Concise

   Explanation: 'Verbose' means using too many words. 'Concise' - brief and clear - is the antonym.

4. Question 4

   Q4. Antonym of 'TRANSPARENT':

   • A) Clear
   • B) Obvious
   • C) Opaque
   • D) Visible

   Answer: Opaque

   Explanation: Transparent means see-through or open. Opaque means you cannot see through it. Clear and obvious are near synonyms.

5. Question 5

   Q5. Antonym of 'HASTY':

   • A) Quick
   • B) Deliberate
   • C) Rapid
   • D) Sudden

   Answer: Deliberate

   Explanation: Hasty means rushed. Deliberate means slow and careful. Quick and rapid are similar to hasty.

6. Question 6

   Q6. Antonym of 'COMPREHENSIVE':

   • A) Complete
   • B) Partial
   • C) Detailed
   • D) Broad

   Answer: Partial

   Explanation: Comprehensive means covering everything. Partial means incomplete. Complete is a synonym. Build a personal vocabulary list and review these pairs before mock tests.

7. Question 7

   Q7. The platoon commander urged cadets to show ______ diligence, not the half-hearted effort seen earlier.

   • A) sporadic
   • B) superficial
   • C) earnest
   • D) tentative

   Answer: earnest

   Explanation: Earnest means sincere and wholehearted effort. It contrasts directly with half-hearted work in the sentence.

8. Question 8

   Q8. In his debrief, the GTO officer said the group's plan was ______ and showed little foresight for the obstacle course.

   • A) far-sighted
   • B) inventive
   • C) shortsighted
   • D) coordinated

   Answer: shortsighted

   Explanation: Shortsighted means lacking foresight about future needs. The officer criticizes the plan for exactly that weakness.

9. Question 9

   Q9. The interviewing officer reprimanded the cadet for his ______ attention during the briefing, which contrasted with the focused conduct expected at ISSB.

   • A) alert
   • B) keen
   • C) rapt
   • D) absent

   Answer: absent

   Explanation: Absent attention means the mind is not engaged. That is the opposite of the focused conduct the sentence expects.

10. Question 10

    Q10. Though the weather was ______, the PAF cadets finished the run without complaint.

    • A) pleasant
    • B) harsh
    • C) mild
    • D) fair

    Answer: harsh

    Explanation: Harsh weather is difficult and unpleasant. Finishing without complaint fits enduring tough conditions, not mild or fair weather.

11. Question 11

    Q11. Facing rejection from ISSB, he remained STOIC and did not reveal his disappointment. Which word is opposite in meaning to STOIC here?

    • A) Expressive
    • B) Calm
    • C) Restrained
    • D) Impassive

    Answer: Expressive

    Explanation: Stoic means showing little outward emotion. Expressive means openly showing feelings, which is the opposite here.

12. Question 12

    Q12. The interviewer found the candidate's claims ______ because they contradicted his service record.

    • A) Credible
    • B) Verified
    • C) Consistent
    • D) Implausible

    Answer: Implausible

    Explanation: Implausible means hard to believe. Claims that clash with an official record should be doubted, not trusted.

13. Question 13

    Q13. Select the antonym of 'OBEDIENT'.

    • A) Loyal
    • B) Disciplined
    • C) Defiant
    • D) Respectful

    Answer: Defiant

    Explanation: Obedient means ready to follow orders. Defiant means openly resisting authority, so it is the antonym.

14. Question 14

    Q14. Select the antonym of 'SCARCE'.

    • A) Rare
    • B) Limited
    • C) Abundant
    • D) Sparse

    Answer: Abundant

    Explanation: Scarce means in short supply. Abundant means present in large quantity, so it is the antonym.

15. Question 15

    Q15. Select the antonym of 'TEMPORARY'.

    • A) Brief
    • B) Short-lived
    • C) Permanent
    • D) Momentary

    Answer: Permanent

    Explanation: Temporary means lasting for a limited time. Permanent means lasting indefinitely, so it is the antonym.

16. Question 16

    Q16. Select the antonym of 'TRANSPARENT'.

    • A) Clear
    • B) Open
    • C) Opaque
    • D) Honest

    Answer: Opaque

    Explanation: Transparent means see-through or open. Opaque means not allowing light through, so it is the antonym.

17. Question 17

    Q17. Select the antonym of 'EXPAND'.

    • A) Grow
    • B) Increase
    • C) Contract
    • D) Spread

    Answer: Contract

    Explanation: Expand means to become larger. Contract means to become smaller, so it is the antonym.

18. Question 18

    Q18. Select the antonym of 'GENEROUS'.

    • A) Kind
    • B) Stingy
    • C) Helpful
    • D) Noble

    Answer: Stingy

    Explanation: Generous means giving freely. Stingy means unwilling to give, so it is the antonym.

19. Question 19

    Q19. Select the antonym of 'ANCIENT'.

    • A) Old
    • B) Modern
    • C) Historic
    • D) Aged

    Answer: Modern

    Explanation: Ancient means very old. Modern means of the present time. Build a personal vocabulary list and review these pairs before mock tests.

20. Question 20

    Q20. Select the antonym of 'VICTORY'.

    • A) Success
    • B) Defeat
    • C) Win
    • D) Triumph

    Answer: Defeat

    Explanation: Victory means winning. Defeat is the opposite outcome. Build a personal vocabulary list and review these pairs before mock tests.