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 · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: ABANDON
- A.Keep
- B.Desert
- C.Forgo
- 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 · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: ANCIENT
- A.Old
- B.Modern
- C.Primitive
- D.Aged
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Ancient' means very old; its opposite is 'modern'.
Question 3
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: BOLD
- A.Brave
- B.Daring
- C.Timid
- D.Courageous
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Bold' means fearless; 'timid' means lacking courage, hence the opposite.
Question 4
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: CAPTURE
- A.Seize
- B.Release
- C.Apprehend
- D.Catch
Correct answer: B
Explanation: To capture is to take hold of; to release is to set free.
Question 5
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: DEMOLISH
- A.Destroy
- B.Build
- C.Ruin
- D.Raze
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Demolish' means to pull down; 'build' is its opposite.
Question 6
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: ENCOURAGE
- A.Inspire
- B.Deter
- C.Promote
- D.Support
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Deter' means to discourage or prevent, the opposite of 'encourage'.
Question 7
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: FRAGILE
- A.Delicate
- B.Weak
- C.Robust
- D.Brittle
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Fragile' means easily broken; 'robust' means strong and sturdy.
Question 8
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: GRACEFUL
- A.Elegant
- B.Awkward
- C.Fluid
- D.Poised
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Graceful' means smooth and elegant; 'awkward' is the opposite.
Question 9
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: HUMBLE
- A.Modest
- B.Arrogant
- C.Meek
- D.Submissive
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Humble' means modest; 'arrogant' means overbearingly proud.
Question 10
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: INNOCENT
- A.Guiltless
- B.Blameless
- C.Guilty
- D.Pure
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Innocent' means free from guilt; 'guilty' is the direct opposite.
Question 11
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: JUBILANT
- A.Joyful
- B.Exultant
- C.Depressed
- D.Ecstatic
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Jubilant' means extremely happy; 'depressed' is the opposite.
Question 12
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: KEEN
- A.Eager
- B.Sharp
- C.Dull
- D.Enthusiastic
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Keen' means sharp or eager; 'dull' is the opposite.
Question 13
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: LAVISH
- A.Extravagant
- B.Abundant
- C.Scanty
- D.Sumptuous
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Lavish' means very generous or abundant; 'scanty' means meagre.
Question 14
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: MEAGER
- A.Scanty
- B.Abundant
- C.Sparse
- D.Paltry
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Meager' means very small in quantity; 'abundant' is the opposite.
Question 15
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: NEFARIOUS
- A.Wicked
- B.Virtuous
- C.Heinous
- D.Evil
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Nefarious' means wicked or criminal; 'virtuous' is the opposite.
Question 16
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: OPAQUE
- A.Clear
- B.Misty
- C.Cloudy
- D.Dim
Correct answer: A
Explanation: 'Opaque' means not allowing light through; 'clear' (transparent) is the opposite.
Question 17
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: PLACID
- A.Calm
- B.Serene
- C.Agitated
- D.Tranquil
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Placid' means calm and peaceful; 'agitated' means disturbed.
Question 18
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: QUERULOUS
- A.Complaining
- B.Grumbling
- C.Cheerful
- D.Fretful
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Querulous' means habitually complaining; 'cheerful' is the opposite.
Question 19
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: RENEGE
- A.Break
- B.Violate
- C.Fulfill
- 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 · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: SPURIOUS
- A.Fake
- B.Genuine
- C.False
- D.Bogus
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Spurious' means not genuine; 'genuine' is the opposite.
Question 21
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: TRANSIENT
- A.Temporary
- B.Fleeting
- C.Permanent
- D.Brief
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Transient' means lasting only a short time; 'permanent' is the opposite.
Question 22
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: UBIQUITOUS
- A.Omnipresent
- B.Rare
- C.Common
- D.Widespread
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Ubiquitous' means present everywhere; 'rare' is the opposite.
Question 23
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: VACILLATE
- A.Waver
- B.Hesitate
- C.Decide
- D.Oscillate
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Vacillate' means to waver between options; 'decide' is the opposite.
Question 24
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: ZEALOUS
- A.Passionate
- B.Enthusiastic
- C.Apathetic
- D.Fervent
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Zealous' means full of enthusiasm; 'apathetic' means showing no interest.
Question 25
English · 3 marks · −1Select the most appropriate Antonym of the given word: VIGILANT
- A.Alert
- B.Watchful
- C.Careless
- D.Attentive
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Vigilant' means watchful; 'careless' is the opposite.
Question 26
English · 3 marks · −1Choose the word that is most nearly the SAME in meaning to the word 'VIGILANT'.
- A.Careless
- B.Watchful
- C.Ignorant
- D.Sleepy
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Vigilant' means keeping careful watch, i.e. watchful.
Question 27
English · 3 marks · −1Choose the word that is most nearly the OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'HAUGHTY'.
- A.Arrogant
- B.Modest
- C.Proud
- D.Pompous
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Haughty' means arrogantly superior; 'modest' is the opposite.
Question 28
English · 3 marks · −1Select the SYNONYM of 'BENEVOLENT'.
- A.Cruel
- B.Generous
- C.Selfish
- D.Malicious
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Benevolent' means kind and generous.
Question 29
English · 3 marks · −1Select the ANTONYM of 'TRANSPARENT'.
- A.Clear
- B.Opaque
- C.Lucid
- D.Evident
Correct answer: B
Explanation: 'Transparent' allows light through; 'opaque' does not.
Question 30
English · 3 marks · −1Find the SYNONYM of 'AMBIGUOUS'.
- A.Clear
- B.Precise
- C.Vague
- D.Obvious
Correct answer: C
Explanation: 'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation, i.e. vague.