Synonyms/ Antonyms and Dictionary Entry | HSEB/ NEB Old Questions

Synonyms/ Antonyms | Dictionary Use

1. HSEB/ NEB 2072: Write the antonyms for the following words. [2]

Happy, slow, irregular, bright

2. HSEB/ NEB 2072: Give synonyms for the following words. [2]

Foolish, brief, young, sad

3. HSEB/ NEB 2072: Write the antonyms for the following words. [2]

Above, hate, dependent, full

4. HSEB/ NEB 2072: Write appropriate synonyms or brief explanations of the word underlined below.[2]

· The living quarters are behind the main building.

· Unfortunately, his days are numbered.

· It is 180 miles from London to Manchester as the crow flies.

· The teacher saw through the student's excuse.

5. HSEB/ NEB 2071: Write appropriate synonyms of the word underlined in each sentence below.[3]

· Her aim is to be a gynecologist.

· He often walks barefoot.

· Some students are brilliant.

6. HSEB/ NEB 2071: Write the antonyms for the following words. [2]

Quick, bright, good, active

7. HSEB/ NEB 2070: Write the antonyms for the following words. [2]

Cheerful, fast, regular, lucky

Dictionary Entry HSEB/ NEB Old Questions

1. HSEB/ NEB 2057: Read the following dictionary entry and answer the questions about it. [3]

Great / grelt/ adj. 1 [ usu attrib] very large; much bigger than average in size: He lived a great distance away. She lived to a great age. 2 of excellent quality or ability; outstanding; a great man. 3 (infml) wonderful, very nice or satisfactory; isn’t he great?

· What does adj. mean?

· In the above dictionary entry, what is the headword?

· Does the following sentence come from definition 1,2, or 3?

“The greater part of the district is flooded.”

2. HSEB/ NEB 2056: Read the following dictionary entry and answer the questions about it. [3]

Indifferent adj. 1 [usu] having no interest in sb/sth; not caring about sb/sth; She was indifferent to the war in Kosovo. 2 of low quality; This is an indifferent film.

· What does sth mean?

· In the above dictionary entry, what is the headword?

· If a film is of indifferent quality, is it good or bad?

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Answers of Synonyms/ Antonyms and Dictionary Entry | HSEB/ NEB Old Questions

Synonyms/ Antonyms
1.	Sad, fast, regular, dark/dim/gloomy
2.	Stupid, short, small, unhappy/gloomy
3.	Below, love, independent, half
4.	(i)rooms that are provided for the soldiers or servants to live in. (ii) limited (iii)in a straight line (iv)crystals clear/understood
5.	(i)purpose (ii)naked (iii)intelligent
6.	Slow, pale/dim, bad, passive
7.	Miserable, slow, irregular, unlucky