Olympiad Test Level 1: Synonyms & Antonyms - Class 8 MCQ

The train goes through the mountain.
Preposition/Adverb through

• A preposition is a word/phrase that connects and joins the noun and pronoun in the sentence. Whereas an adverb is some quality that described the verb of the sentence.
• Coming to the word 'through' it can be used as both a part of speech, either as a preposition or an adverb.
• In form of prepositions, it is used as and when relating to the reason for the sentence. Or to imply some result.
• While the adverb 'through' is used to refer to places and times usually. It means from one side of something to another.
• Here, the use of the adverb 'through' is made, because the sentence talks about the train passing from one end to the other, through the mountains.
• The other verb 'threw' is the past tense form of the word 'throw' and is used commonly as a verb for past tense.

Dismal, nefarious and notorious are all synonyms of corrupt, launch means to start or begin and so does initiate.

Plucky, glorious or despicable do not convey shine or glitter. Lustrous having luster, to shine or shimmer.

The opposite of 'essential' is 'optional.'

Essential means necessary or required, while optional refers to something that may or may not be considered. This makes optional the correct antonym of essential.

Having piled a huge total, the Sri Lankan cricket team was in a dominating position. That is, the Sri Lankans were in control of the match (the Independence Cup final). The Pakistani a succumbed to the pressure. That is, they were affected the Sri Lankan domination.

The correct word to use is 'hear', which means to perceive sound with the ears.

For example:

• Did you hear that noise?

"The TV has lost its picture."

Explanation:

• "Its" is a possessive pronoun indicating that the TV has lost something that belongs to it (its picture).
• "It's" is a contraction of "it is" or "it has," which is not appropriate in this context because we need a possessive form to indicate ownership.

Retort refers to a quick or witty reply, which aligns with the term respond.

Among the options provided, respond is the most accurate synonym for retort as it captures the essence of:

• Replying
• Answering

The term 'grievous' refers to something that causes severe pain or serious harm. None of the provided options convey this meaning:

• despise
• outrageous
• loathe
• gratified

Appropriate synonyms would include words like:

• severe
• serious
• acute