Synonyms and Antonyms for HSC Exams-5.0 Board Questions (2020-2019) with Answer

HSC All Board Question-2019

1.    Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below [DB-2019]

After the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human being to travel to outer space in 1961, the Soviet Union decided to send a woman in space. Proletarian Valentina Tereshkova was selected for this project from among more than four hundred applicants. Since the successful launch of the spacecraft Vostok-5 on 14 June 1963, Tereshkova began preparing for her own flight. On 16 June 1963, she was dressed in space-suits and taken to the space shuttle launch pad by a bus. After completing her communication and life support checks, she was sealed inside Vostok-6. Finishing a two-hour countdown, Vostok-6 launched faultlessly. Although Tereshkova experienced nausea and physical discomfort for much of the flight, she orbited the earth 48 times and spent almost three days in space. She also maintained a flight log and took photographs of the horizon, which were later used to identify aerosol layers within the atmosphere.  

(a) outer (antonym); (b) proletarian (synonym); (c) launch (synonym); (d) prepare (synonym); (e) began (antonym); (f) faultless (antonym); (g) nausea (synonym); (h) discomfort (antonym); (i) maintain (synonym); (j) later (antonym).

2.   Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below [CB-2019]

Modem education is somewhat different from the past. In method, it seeks to draw out and improve the mind to make it eager and curious. It depends more on observation than mere bookish knowledge. A mind that is intellectually alert will learn from books. It develops the latent talent of any individual. Teachers play vital role in teaching the students. They aren't just instructors. Rather, they support and guide students so that the students can succeed in their way of life.

(a) different (Synonym); (b) seek (Synonym); (c) eager (Antonym); (d) observation (Synonym); (e) mere (Antonym); (f) alert (Synonym); (g) latent (Antonym); (h) instructor (Synonym); (i) guide (Antonym); (j) way (Synonym).

3.   Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:— [RB-2019]

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).

4.   Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below : [DjB-2019]

An ideal teacher knows the art of teaching. He is the master of his subject. He makes his lessons interesting. His method of teaching is convincing and inspiring. An ideal teacher treats his students like his own children. He praises the good work done by them. If a student does some mistakes, he is never harsh to him. He tactfully makes his student realize his mistake. An ideal teacher is never angry with his students. He believes in simple living and high thinking. He never sets a wrong example before his students. He has high moral values.

(a) ideal (synonym) (b) master (synonym) (c) make (antonym) (d) method (synonym) (e) convincing (antonym) (f) praise (antonym) (g) mistake (synonym) (h) angry (antonym) (i) simple (antonym) (j) moral (synonym) .

5.   Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the underlined words as directed below [JB-2019]

Courtesy is a virtue in a man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs us nothing but gives a lot. So, you should be ' courteous. You must have politeness. People will disrespect and dislike you if you are discourteous. Nobody likes discourtesy. Try to be gentle from your student life. You can win the heart of your enemy by being courteous. You can ensure removal of hatred and anger by embracing your enemy. Courtesy can remove the bitter relationship and improve mutual understanding and cordiality among people.

(a) virtue (Synonym); (b) a lot (Synonym); (c) courteous (Antonym); (d) discourtesy (Synonym); (e) Win (Antonym); (f) enemy (Synonym); (g) ensure (Synonym); (h) anger (Antonym); (i) remove (Synonym); (j) cordiality (Antonym).

6.   Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:      [CtgB-2019]

Children are our best assets. They always like to listen to fascinating stories. But if the stories are uninteresting, they lose interest. There should not be anything immoral in the stories for children. Again, stories should not be so long that they can make children impatient. Stories should not even contain anything illogical or anything that can make children indifferent to their studies. The stories should be instructive leading the children to be perfect morally and ethically. Parents and teachers can play a vital role here in guiding the children what to choose and what not.

(a) fascinating (antonym); (b) interest (synonym); (c) impatient (antonym); (d) immoral (synonym); (e) contain (synonym); (f) illogical (antonym); (g) indifferent (synonym); (h) perfect (antonym); (i) instructive (synonym); (j) ethical (antonym).  '

7.   Read the text and give the synonyms/antonyms of the underlined words as per instruction given below the text: [SB-2019]

Rima is a good-looking young woman. Her large, dark eyes are beautiful. Her complexion is flawless, and she has got a lovely big smile. Her long, black hair is full and shiny. She is tall and slender, and her movement is graceful. And she always dresses stylishly. Everybody appreciates her beauty7. But Rima worries that people do not notice her talents and hard  work. She wants people to know that a woman can have beauty, ambition and a bit of intelligence too.

(a) good-looking (synonym); (b) dark (synonym); (c) flawless (synonym); (d) shiny (antonym); (e) slender (antonym); (f) graceful (synonym); (g) stylishly (antonym); (h) appreciate (antonym); (i) notice (antonym); (j) ambition (synonym).

8.   Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :      [ВВ-20І9]

In Bangladesh, students require to read English for about ten years. But the level of proficiency they reach is very low. No wonder that most of them fail in their English tests. People taking the Civil Service Examination are also tested on their knowledge of English, but the results are equally disappointing although almost all the candidates have presumably master degree in various disciplines. Even those who pass or qualify are hardly able to write a free composition in acceptable English. Obviously there is something seriously wrong with the teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh.   .

(a) require (synonym); (b) proficiency (antonym); (c) wonder (Synonym); (d) tested (synonym); (e) equally (antonym); (f) disappointing (synonym); (g) presumably (antonym); (h) qualify (antonym); (i) obviously (antonym); (j) wrong (synonym).

HSC All Board Question-2018

1.    Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :

[HSC Exam-2018 (Ka Set)]

Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us about their feelings, what they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us. They introduce us the best humanity. They are reliable records of the history. A book is a valuable living voice. We can know about the thoughts and rituals of past men through books. We should read good books and avoid worthless ones. A good book is a friend of ' loneliness and a nurse in ailment. We can find real happiness by reading good books.

(a) unique (antonym) (b) mighty (antonym) (c) humanity (synonym) (d) reliable (antonym) (e) valuable (antonym) (f) ritual (synonym) (g) worthless (synonym) (h) loneliness (synonym) (i) ailment (synonym) (j) happiness (antonym).

2.    Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below: [HSC Exam-2018 (Kha Set); RB-2016]

Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends but you do not find them when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh, some others will give you much pleasure. Again, some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are ever friends throughout your life.

(a)   friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym); (f) harm (antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring (synonym); (j) idea (synonym).

HSC All Board Question-2019 with Answer

1.    Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :                                                                                                                                  [DB-2019]

After the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human being to travel to outer space in 1961, the Soviet Union decided to send a woman in space. Proletarian Valentina Tereshkova was selected for this project from among more than four hundred applicants. Since the successful launch of the spacecraft Vostok-5 on 14 June 1963, Tereshkova began preparing for her own flight. On 16 June 1963, she was dressed in space-suits and taken to the space shuttle launch pad by a bus. After completing her communication and life support checks, she was sealed inside Vostok-6. Finishing a two-hour countdown, Vostok-6 launched faultlessly. Although Tereshkova experienced nausea and physical discomfort for much of the flight, she orbited the earth 48 times and spent almost three days in space. She also maintained a flight log and took photographs of the horizon, which were later used to identify aerosol layers within the atmosphere.  

(a) outer (antonym); (b) proletarian (synonym); (c) launch (synonym); (d) prepare (synonym); (e) began (antonym); (f) faultless (antonym); (g) nausea (synonym); (h) discomfort (antonym); (i) maintain (synonym); (j) later (antonym).

Answer: 1.    (a)inner; (b) working-class/ amateur/ simple/ordinary (c) take off/initiation; (d) plan; (e) ended/completed; (f) faulty; (g) sickness; (h) comfort; (i} keep; (j) earlier.

2.   Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :                                                                                                                                  [CB-2019]

Modem education is somewhat different from the past. In method, it seeks to draw out and improve the mind to make it eager and curious. It depends more on observation than mere bookish knowledge. A mind that is intellectually alert will learn from books. It develops the latent talent of any individual. Teachers play vital role in teaching the students. They aren't just instructors. Rather, they support and guide students so that the students can succeed in their way of life.

(a) different (Synonym); (b) seek (Synonym); (c) eager (Antonym); (d) observation (Synonym); (e) mere (Antonym); (f) alert (Synonym); (g) latent (Antonym); (h) instructor (Synonym); (i) guide (Antonym); (j) way (Synonym).

Answer: 1.    (a)dissimilar/unalike; (b) attempt/try/endeavour; (c) apathetic/ uninterested; (d) examination/ consideration; (e) immense/great/huge; (f), vigilant/ watchful/ observant; (g) manifest/obvious/active; (h) trainer/guide/advisor; (i) misguide/mislead;. (j) lifestyle/path/course

3.   Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:— [RB-2019]

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: 1.    (a) static/inactive/idlet1ethargic; (b) disorder/ venture; (c)goal/objective; (d) target; e) business/ occupation;(f) mismatch; {g) incapability /incapacity; (h) differ; (i) instruct/teach; (j) foreigner /immigrant.

4.   Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below : [DjB-2019]

An ideal teacher knows the art of teaching. He is the master of his subject. He makes his lessons interesting. His method of teaching is convincing and inspiring. An ideal teacher treats his students like his own children. He praises the good work done by them. If a student does some mistakes, he is never harsh to him. He tactfully makes his student realize his mistake. An ideal teacher is never angry with his students. He believes in simple living and high thinking. He never sets a wrong example before his students. He has high moral values.

(a) ideal (synonym) (b) master (synonym) (c) make (antonym) (d) method (synonym) (e) convincing (antonym) (f) praise (antonym) (g) mistake (synonym) (h) angry (antonym) (i) simple (antonym) (j) moral (synonym) .

Answer: 1.    (a)good; (b) expert; (c) destroy/repeal; (d) way/ system; (e) unconvincing; (f) criticize/humiliate; (g) error/fault/ blunder; (h) calm/pleased; (i) luxurious; (j) ethical.

5.   Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the underlined words as directed below :                                                                                                                                  [JB-2019]

Courtesy is a virtue in a man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs us nothing but gives a lot. So, you should be ' courteous. You must have politeness. People will disrespect and dislike you if you are discourteous. Nobody likes discourtesy. Try to be gentle from your student life. You can win the heart of your enemy by being courteous. You can ensure removal of hatred and anger by embracing your enemy. Courtesy can remove the bitter relationship and improve mutual understanding and cordiality among people.

(a) virtue (Synonym); (b) a lot (Synonym); (c) courteous (Antonym); (d) discourtesy (Synonym); (e) Win (Antonym); (f) enemy (Synonym); (g) ensure (Synonym); (h) anger (Antonym); (i) remove (Synonym); (j) cordiality (Antonym).

(a)goodness/morality/ quality; (b) plenty/much; (c) discourteous/ rude/ impolite; (d) rudeness/ impoliteness; (e) lose; (f) foe/rival/opponent; (g) make sure/ secure/guarantee/ confirm; (h) calmness/ pleasure/delight/satisfaction; (i) dispel; (j) hostility/ unfriendliness.        

6.   Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:      [CtgB-2019]

Children are our best assets. They always like to listen to fascinating stories. But if the stories are uninteresting, they lose interest. There should not be anything immoral in the stories for children. Again, stories should not be so long that they can make children impatient. Stories should not even contain anything illogical or anything that can make children indifferent to their studies. The stories should be instructive leading the children to be perfect morally and ethically. Parents and teachers can play a vital role here in guiding the children what to choose and what not.

(a) fascinating (antonym); (b) interest (synonym); (c) impatient (antonym); (d) immoral (synonym); (e) contain (synonym); (f) illogical (antonym); (g) indifferent (synonym); (h) perfect (antonym); (i) instructive (synonym); (j) ethical (antonym).  '

Answer: 1.    (a) boring/ uninteresting/dull/tedious; (b) attraction/ curiosity; (c) patient/ tolerant; (d) corrupt/ indecent ;(e) include/have; (f) logical/ sensible; (g) inattentive/ callous; (h) imperfect / flawed; (i) educative/ instructional; (j) un9thical/ immoral.

7.   Read the text and give the synonyms/antonyms of the underlined words as per instruction given below the text: [SB-2019]

Rima is a good-looking young woman. Her large, dark eyes are beautiful. Her complexion is flawless, and she has got a lovely big smile. Her long, black hair is full and shiny. She is tall and slender, and her movement is graceful. And she always dresses stylishly. Everybody appreciates her beauty7. But Rima worries that people do not notice her talents and hard  work. She wants people to know that a woman can have beauty, ambition and a bit of intelligence too.

(a) good-looking (synonym); (b) dark (synonym); (c) flawless (synonym); (d) shiny (antonym); (e) slender (antonym); (f) graceful (synonym); (g) stylishly (antonym); (h) appreciate (antonym); (i) notice (antonym); (j) ambition (synonym).

Answer: 1.    (a)beautiful/pretty; (b)- black; (c) impeccable/ perfect/unblemished; (d) matt/dull/murky; (e) obese; (f) elegant/ charming/gracious; (g) unfashionably; (h) criticize/humiliate/ignore/underestimate; (i) ignore/ neglect; (j) desire/zeal/aspiration.

8.   Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :      [ВВ-20І9]

In Bangladesh, students require to read English for about ten years. But the level of proficiency they reach is very low. No wonder that most of them fail in their English tests. People taking the Civil Service Examination are also tested on their knowledge of English, but the results are equally disappointing although almost all the candidates have presumably master degree in various disciplines. Even those who pass or qualify are hardly able to write a free composition in acceptable English. Obviously there is something seriously wrong with the teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh.   .

(a) require (synonym); (b) proficiency (antonym); (c) wonder (Synonym); (d) tested (synonym); (e) equally (antonym); (f) disappointing (synonym); (g) presumably (antonym); (h) qualify (antonym); (i) obviously (antonym); (j) wrong (synonym).

Answer: 1.    (a)need; (b) incompetence; (c) surprise; (d) assessed/ evaluated; (e) unequally; (f) upsetting/ disheartening;(g) certainly/ obviously/ surely/ definitely; (h) disqualify; (i) presumably/ perhaps/ uncertainly; (j) incorrect/mistaken/error.

HSC All Board Question-2018 with Answer

1.    Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :

[HSC Exam-2018 (Ka Set)]

Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us about their feelings, what they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us. They introduce us the best humanity. They are reliable records of the history. A book is a valuable living voice. We can know about the thoughts and rituals of past men through books. We should read good books and avoid worthless ones. A good book is a friend of ' loneliness and a nurse in ailment. We can find real happiness by reading good books.

(a) unique (antonym) (b) mighty (antonym) (c) humanity (synonym) (d) reliable (antonym) (e) valuable (antonym) (f) ritual (synonym) (g) worthless (synonym) (h) loneliness (synonym) (i) ailment (synonym) (j) happiness (antonym).

Answer:

1.    (a) common/general/simple; (b) trifling/ordinary; (c) compassion/generosity/mercy; (d) unreliable; (e) cheap/inexpensive/ valueless; (t) ceremony/custom; (g) useless/ valueless/bad; (h) solitude/solitariness/ aloneness; (i) sickness/ disease; (j) sorrow/ unhappiness.

2.    Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below: [HSC Exam-2018 (Kha Set); RB-2016]

Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends but you do not find them when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh, some others will give you much pleasure. Again, some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are ever friends throughout your life.

(a)   friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym); (f) harm (antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring (synonym); (j) idea (synonym).

Answer:

2.    (a)enemy/foe; (b) ignore/avoid; (c) compassion/ love; (d) appear/seem; (e) real/genuine; (f) help/ favour; (g)  cry; (h) joy/delight; (i) give/ provide/ convey/ carry; (j)views/concept.