Synonyms and Antonyms for HSC Exams Board Questions with Answers

HSC All Board Question 2016

Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

A good student is always sincere to his studies. He is never indifferent to his studies. He prepares his lessons well and so he gets good results. He is always punctual and attends his classes regularly. He does not waste his time in vain. He knows that time once lost is lost forever. He is always careful and serious about his studies. He is optimistic about his future. He respects his teachers and seniors. He is kind to the juniors. He is truthful and honest. So he is loved by all. An ideal student is modest and polite. He does not use any unfair means in the examination.

(a) sincere (synonym); (b) indifferent (antonym); (c) prepare (synonym); (d) punctual (synonym); (e) waste (antonym); (f) serious (synonym); (g) optimistic (synonym); (h) respect (synonym); (i) kind (antonym); (j) modest (antonym).

Answer:

(a) sincere (synonym): earnest, honest, frank, genuine

(b) indifferent (antonym): attentive, careful, mindful, interested

(c) prepare (synonym): arrange, get ready, make ready, provide

(d) punctual (synonym): timely, prompt, on time

(e) waste (antonym): save, use sparingly, preserve

(f) serious (synonym): grave, solemn, solemn, thoughtful

(g) optimistic (synonym): hopeful, positive, confident

(h) respect (synonym): honour, regard, esteem, venerate

(i) kind (antonym): cruel, unkind, ruthless

(j) modest (antonym): proud, arrogant, boastful, conceited

HSC All Board Question 2017

Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Self-reliance is a great virtue. It means to depend on one's own self. An honest man is a self-reliant person. He does not depend on anyone for his work and livelihood. He knows that self-help is the best help. God helps those who help themselves. Self-reliant people have dignity. They do not have to bow down to anyone for help. So we should try to acquire this great quality. An ideal student is always self-reliant. He does not copy in the examination. He relies on his own brain. He does not depend on any unfair means. He has his own integrity. A nation cannot prosper without self-reliance.

(a) great (antonym); (b) self-reliant (synonym); (c) depend (synonym); (d) livelihood (synonym); (e) dignity (antonym); (f) bow (antonym); (g) acquire (synonym); (h) ideal (synonym); (i) copy (antonym); (j) unfair (antonym).

Answer:

(a) great (antonym): small, insignificant, humble

(b) self-reliant (synonym): self-sufficient, independent, self-helping

(c) depend (synonym): rely, trust, count on

(d) livelihood (synonym): sustenance, living, sustenance, income, earnings

(e) dignity (antonym): disgrace, dishonour, degradation

(f) bow (antonym): rise, stand, straighten up

(g) acquire (synonym): get, obtain, achieve

(h) ideal (synonym): perfect, model, exemplary, typical, standard

(i) copy (antonym): create, originate, compose

(j) unfair (antonym): fair, just, honest, impartial

HSC All Board Question 2018

Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

A good student has some unique qualities. He is always sincere to his studies. He prepares his lessons well. He does not waste his time in vain. He knows that time once lost is lost forever. He is never indifferent to his studies. He is always punctual and careful. He is optimistic about his future. So he works hard with a view to achieving his goal. He respects his teachers and seniors. He is kind to his juniors. He never tells a lie. He never copies in the examination. He never adopts any unfair means. He is always honest and truthful. So he is loved by all.

(a) unique (synonym); (b) sincere (synonym); (c) prepare (synonym); (d) indifferent (antonym); (e) punctual (synonym); (f) optimistic (synonym); (g) respect (synonym); (h) kind (antonym); (i) truthful (antonym); (j) loved (antonym).

Answer:

(a) unique (synonym): distinctive, special, rare, uncommon

(b) sincere (synonym): honest, genuine, heartfelt, earnest

(c) prepare (synonym): get ready, arrange, organize

(d) indifferent (antonym): attentive, concerned, interested, caring

(e) punctual (synonym): timely, prompt, on time

(f) optimistic (synonym): hopeful, positive, confident

(g) respect (synonym): honor, regard, esteem, admiration

(h) kind (antonym): cruel, harsh, unkind, rude

(i) truthful (antonym): false, dishonest, lying, deceitful

(j) loved (antonym): hated, disliked, detested, loathed

HSC All Board Question 2019

Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Human life is dynamic. Everyone, therefore, must have a plan to do something or to be something in life. And that is one's aim in life. A man without an aim has no direction and can never go ahead as expected. So everyone should choose a profession which suits him most. The choice of profession depends on one's taste, interest, aptitude and ability. These vary from person to person. Teaching is a noble profession. The teachers are nation-builders. They educate the children and train them to become good and useful citizen in future.

(a) dynamic (antonym); (b) plan (antonym); (c) aim (synonym); (d) direction (synonym); (e) profession (synonym); (f) suit (antonym); (g) aptitude (antonym); (h) vary (synonym); (i) educate (synonym); (j) citizen (antonym).

Answer:

(a) dynamic (antonym): static, immobile, lifeless

(b) plan (antonym): accident, chance, hap, luck

(c) aim (synonym): goal, target, objective, purpose

(d) direction (synonym): path, way, route, course

(e) profession (synonym): occupation, job, trade, vocation

(f) suit (antonym): displease, dissatisfy, disagree

(g) aptitude (antonym): ineptitude, unsuitability, lack of talent

(h) vary (synonym): differ, change, fluctuate, diverge

(i) educate (synonym): teach, instruct, train, school

(j) citizen (antonym): foreigner, alien, immigrant