UP Assistant Teacher — English Practice Set 1

UP Assistant Teacher (Primary) · 2026 · with answers and explanations

questions
30
Total marks
90
Duration
30 minutes
Negative marking
−1

Subjects: English

Question 1

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: ABANDON

  1. A.Keep
  2. B.Desert
  3. C.Forgo
  4. D.Relinquish

Correct answer: A

Explanation: 'Abandon' means to give up or leave behind. Desert, forgo and relinquish are synonyms; 'keep' is the opposite.

Question 2

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: ANCIENT

  1. A.Old
  2. B.Modern
  3. C.Primitive
  4. D.Aged

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Ancient' means very old; its opposite is 'modern'.

Question 3

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: BOLD

  1. A.Brave
  2. B.Daring
  3. C.Timid
  4. D.Courageous

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Bold' means fearless; 'timid' means lacking courage, hence the opposite.

Question 4

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: CAPTURE

  1. A.Seize
  2. B.Release
  3. C.Apprehend
  4. D.Catch

Correct answer: B

Explanation: To capture is to take hold of; to release is to set free.

Question 5

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: DEMOLISH

  1. A.Destroy
  2. B.Build
  3. C.Ruin
  4. D.Raze

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Demolish' means to pull down; 'build' is its opposite.

Question 6

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: ENCOURAGE

  1. A.Inspire
  2. B.Deter
  3. C.Promote
  4. D.Support

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Deter' means to discourage or prevent, the opposite of 'encourage'.

Question 7

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: FRAGILE

  1. A.Delicate
  2. B.Weak
  3. C.Robust
  4. D.Brittle

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Fragile' means easily broken; 'robust' means strong and sturdy.

Question 8

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: GRACEFUL

  1. A.Elegant
  2. B.Awkward
  3. C.Fluid
  4. D.Poised

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Graceful' means smooth and elegant; 'awkward' is the opposite.

Question 9

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: HUMBLE

  1. A.Modest
  2. B.Arrogant
  3. C.Meek
  4. D.Submissive

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Humble' means modest; 'arrogant' means overbearingly proud.

Question 10

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: INNOCENT

  1. A.Guiltless
  2. B.Blameless
  3. C.Guilty
  4. D.Pure

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Innocent' means free from guilt; 'guilty' is the direct opposite.

Question 11

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: JUBILANT

  1. A.Joyful
  2. B.Exultant
  3. C.Depressed
  4. D.Ecstatic

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Jubilant' means extremely happy; 'depressed' is the opposite.

Question 12

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: KEEN

  1. A.Eager
  2. B.Sharp
  3. C.Dull
  4. D.Enthusiastic

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Keen' means sharp or eager; 'dull' is the opposite.

Question 13

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: LAVISH

  1. A.Extravagant
  2. B.Abundant
  3. C.Scanty
  4. D.Sumptuous

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Lavish' means very generous or abundant; 'scanty' means meagre.

Question 14

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: MEAGER

  1. A.Scanty
  2. B.Abundant
  3. C.Sparse
  4. D.Paltry

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Meager' means very small in quantity; 'abundant' is the opposite.

Question 15

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: NEFARIOUS

  1. A.Wicked
  2. B.Virtuous
  3. C.Heinous
  4. D.Evil

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Nefarious' means wicked or criminal; 'virtuous' is the opposite.

Question 16

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: OPAQUE

  1. A.Clear
  2. B.Misty
  3. C.Cloudy
  4. D.Dim

Correct answer: A

Explanation: 'Opaque' means not allowing light through; 'clear' (transparent) is the opposite.

Question 17

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: PLACID

  1. A.Calm
  2. B.Serene
  3. C.Agitated
  4. D.Tranquil

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Placid' means calm and peaceful; 'agitated' means disturbed.

Question 18

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: QUERULOUS

  1. A.Complaining
  2. B.Grumbling
  3. C.Cheerful
  4. D.Fretful

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Querulous' means habitually complaining; 'cheerful' is the opposite.

Question 19

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: RENEGE

  1. A.Break
  2. B.Violate
  3. C.Fulfill
  4. D.Withdraw

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Renege' means to go back on a promise; 'fulfill' means to carry it out.

Question 20

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: SPURIOUS

  1. A.Fake
  2. B.Genuine
  3. C.False
  4. D.Bogus

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Spurious' means not genuine; 'genuine' is the opposite.

Question 21

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: TRANSIENT

  1. A.Temporary
  2. B.Fleeting
  3. C.Permanent
  4. D.Brief

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Transient' means lasting only a short time; 'permanent' is the opposite.

Question 22

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: UBIQUITOUS

  1. A.Omnipresent
  2. B.Rare
  3. C.Common
  4. D.Widespread

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Ubiquitous' means present everywhere; 'rare' is the opposite.

Question 23

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: VACILLATE

  1. A.Waver
  2. B.Hesitate
  3. C.Decide
  4. D.Oscillate

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Vacillate' means to waver between options; 'decide' is the opposite.

Question 24

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: ZEALOUS

  1. A.Passionate
  2. B.Enthusiastic
  3. C.Apathetic
  4. D.Fervent

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Zealous' means full of enthusiasm; 'apathetic' means showing no interest.

Question 25

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: VIGILANT

  1. A.Alert
  2. B.Watchful
  3. C.Careless
  4. D.Attentive

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Vigilant' means watchful; 'careless' is the opposite.

Question 26

English · 3 marks · −1

Choose the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word 'VIGILANT'.

  1. A.Careless
  2. B.Watchful
  3. C.Ignorant
  4. D.Sleepy

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Vigilant' means keeping careful watch, i.e. watchful.

Question 27

English · 3 marks · −1

Choose the word that is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'HAUGHTY'.

  1. A.Arrogant
  2. B.Modest
  3. C.Proud
  4. D.Pompous

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Haughty' means arrogantly superior; 'modest' is the opposite.

Question 28

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the SYNONYM of 'BENEVOLENT'.

  1. A.Cruel
  2. B.Generous
  3. C.Selfish
  4. D.Malicious

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Benevolent' means kind and generous.

Question 29

English · 3 marks · −1

Select the ANTONYM of 'TRANSPARENT'.

  1. A.Clear
  2. B.Opaque
  3. C.Lucid
  4. D.Evident

Correct answer: B

Explanation: 'Transparent' allows light through; 'opaque' does not.

Question 30

English · 3 marks · −1

Find the SYNONYM of 'AMBIGUOUS'.

  1. A.Clear
  2. B.Precise
  3. C.Vague
  4. D.Obvious

Correct answer: C

Explanation: 'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation, i.e. vague.

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