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English — Reading Comprehension MCQs
Practice English — Reading Comprehension multiple-choice questions for National Cybercrime Investigation Agency competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.
Mute
Garrulous
Laconic
Reticent
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ExplanationTaciturn means reserved or uncommunicative. Garrulous means excessively talkative, making it the direct opposite.
Censure
Commend
Extol
Applaud
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ExplanationPraise means expressing admiration; 'Censure' means formal strong disapproval, making it the direct antonym.
Direct
Ambiguous
Clear
Explicit
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ExplanationEquivocal means open to more than one interpretation; therefore, Ambiguous is its closest synonym.
Summit
Nadir
Placid
Apex
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ExplanationZenith refers to the highest point or peak, and apex is the most precise synonym among the choices.
Fleeting
Permanent
Durable
Enduring
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ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a short time; 'Fleeting' captures this meaning accurately. Options B, C, and D are antonyms.
Dulcet
Resonant
Euphonious
Harmonious
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ExplanationMellifluous means sweet or soothing to hear. Among the choices, 'Euphonious' specifically describes sounds that are pleasant to the ear, making it the best synonym.
robust
enduring
perpetual
transient
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ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time; transient is the closest synonym.
permanent
eternal
transient
enduring
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Explanation'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time; 'transient' is its synonym.
Unstable
Fickle
Predictable
Volatile
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ExplanationCapricious means subject to sudden, unpredictable changes. Predictable means something can be foreseen, making it the antonym.
unaware
indifferent
gullible
aware
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Explanation'Oblivious' means unaware of what is happening; its antonym is 'aware'.
Express
Explicit
Overt
Implied
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ExplanationTacit means understood or implied without being stated openly; thus, 'implied' is the correct synonym.
Nadir
Apex
Placid
Decline
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ExplanationZenith and Apex both refer to the highest point, peak, or culmination of something.
Hostile
Sarcastic
Cordial
Bitter
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ExplanationAcrimonious means characterized by bitterness or hostility; cordial means warm and friendly, making it the opposite.
Bitterness
Hostility
Rancor
Cordiality
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ExplanationAcrimony refers to bitterness or ill feeling. Cordiality means warm and friendly feeling, making it the direct antonym.
Transitory
Eternal
Fleeting
Momentary
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ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time. Eternal means lasting forever, making it the antonym.
veritable
veracious
dubious
specious
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Explanation'Mendacious' means lying or untrue; its antonym is 'veracious', meaning truthful or accurate.
Precise
Indefinite
Ambiguous
Hazy
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ExplanationVague means unclear or indefinite. Precise means exact or accurate, making it the direct antonym.
transitory
lasting
permanent
durable
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ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a short time. Transitory means not permanent or lasting for only a short time, making it the precise synonym.
Vivid
Obscure
Prominent
Noticeable
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ExplanationConspicuous means easily seen or attracting attention; obscure means not visible or difficult to perceive.
Commend
Accuse
Reproach
Criticize
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ExplanationCensure means formal strong disapproval. Commend means praise or express approval, making it the direct antonym.
Serene
Calm
Turbulent
Tranquil
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ExplanationPlacid means calm and peaceful. Therefore, 'Turbulent' (unsettled or agitated) is the best antonym.
transient
enduring
vast
profuse
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ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time; transient also means not permanent.
Transient
Enduring
Perpetual
Sustained
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ExplanationEphemeral means lasting for a very short time; Transient is the precise synonym for this concept. Perpetual, enduring, and sustained all imply permanence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these English — Reading Comprehension MCQs free?
Yes. Every English — Reading Comprehension MCQ on this page is free to practice, including the correct answer and explanation.
Do these include past-paper questions?
Yes — questions sourced from past papers are clearly marked with a "Past Paper" badge, alongside fresh practice questions.
Which exams do these English — Reading Comprehension MCQs help with?
They are aimed at National Cybercrime Investigation Agency and related Pakistani competitive exams that test English — Reading Comprehension.
How should I practice subject-wise MCQs?
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