MCQ in English - Synonyms Part 1 | Civil Service Exam (CSE)

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This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 1 of the Series in English – Synonyms as one of the reviewer for the Civil Service Exam (CSE) for both Professional and Sub-Professional levels. The English subtest questions on alphabetizing and paragraph development aside from the questions on vocabulary, analogy, correct usage, and reading comprehension. In Preparation for the Civil Service Exam (CSE) make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources.

Overview of the Civil Service Exam (CSE)

CSE is utilized at every level of government—local or national. The objective of the exam is to establish a Register of Eligible (RoE) which will make successful examinees civil service eligible.

Professional Level

The professional level of the civil service exam has 170 multiple-choice questions that need to be completed within 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Here are the topics that may be included in the CSE Professional Level:

Vocabulary
Grammar and correct word usage
Organization of ideas
Analysis/Synthesis
Reading comprehension
Word Analogy
Data interpretation
Logic and abstract reasoning
Numerical reasoning
General information on the Philippine Constitution, code of conduct, peace and human rights issues, and environmental management

Sub-Professional Level

The sub-professional level of the civil service exam has 165 multiple-choice items that need to be completed within 2 hours and 40 minutes. Familiarize yourself with the following topics:

Vocabulary
Grammar and correct word usage
Organization of ideas
Analysis/Synthesis
Clerical Ability
Spelling
Numeral reasoning
General information on the Philippine Constitution, code of conduct, peace and human rights issues, and environmental management

Start Practice Exam Test Questions Part 1 of the Series

Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

Directions: Find the synonym of the highlighted word in each questions.

1. We should never be apathetic towards other people for we have a social responsibility to fulfill.

A. indifferent

B. concerned

C. generous

D. worried

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

2. A good leader should be cognizant of the numerous issues that affect his constituents.

A. aware

B. uninformed

C. confused

D. idealistic

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

3. Always be careful not to issue any disparaging remarks against other people.

A. praising

B. confusing

C. damaging

D. discouraging

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

4. Flowers are ephemeral; they bloom yet wither a week or so later.

A. shrivel

B. long-lasting

C. beautiful

D. short-lived

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

5. A fastidious person will never find true happiness.

A. simple

B. choosy

C. greedy

D. contented

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

6. The Ortigas Center is filled with gargantuan buildings, some having up to 50 floors.

A. crowded

B. old and weak

C. first class

D. gigantic

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

7. Nobody like haughty Monty who kept bragging about his riches.

A. arrogant

B. foolish

C. respectable

D. dependable

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

8. The corrupt policeman was discharged from service due to his ignominious act of accepting bribes.

A. honorable

B. disrespectable

C. unwanted

D. remarkable

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

9. The impudent child was scolded for answering back to older people.

A. respectful

B. honorable

C. clever

D. rude

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

10. Spores are infinitesimal reproductive units of fungi and lower plants.

A. invisible

B. interesting

C. microscopic

D. large

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

11. Never trust an insidious person because you’ll never know what goes on his mind.

A. honest

B. treacherous

C. loyal

D. trustworthy

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

12. Jessica is an irascible girl who frequently has tantrums.

A. impatient

B. cheerful

C. hot-tempered

D. jolly

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

13. Surgeons should be meticulous, especially when performing operations.

A. careful

B. careless

C. strict

D. lenient

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

14. Christ teaches us to be concerned about putting up riches in heaven and not to be obsessed with mundane things.

A. temporary

B. worldly

C. insignificant

D. important

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Answer: Option B

Solution:

15. Rochelle has difficulty seeing things from afar because she is myopic.

A. cross-eyed

B. eagle-eyed

C. farsighted

D. nearsighted

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

16. Regina, being a child of three, is oblivious to the world around her.

A. careful

B. carefree

C. aware

D. unmindful

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Answer: Option D

Solution:

17. Man can never be omniscient like God.

A. all-knowing

B. logical

C. immortal

D. miraculous

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Answer: Option A

Solution:

18. The piquant mouse was able to find its way out of the maze in a short while.

A. dumb

B. clever

C. small

D. unusual

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Answer: Option B

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19. It is now plausible to say that someday, interplanetary travel will no longer be impossible.

A. reasonable

B. unusual

C. illogical

D. extraordinary

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Answer: Option A

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20. A prudent person is not easily deceived.

A. loyal

B. careless

C. wise

D. foolish

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Answer: Option C

Solution:

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