CDS 2026 (I) English, question 55

Topic: Antonyms

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Directions · Q51 to Q60

Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word in the given sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q55

Arvind had an arduous task to attend to.

  1. (a) strenuous and exacting
  2. (b) onerous and overbearing
  3. (c) difficult and exacerbating
  4. (d) easy and effortlessCorrect answer

Solution.

Answer: (d) easy and effortless

  1. Arduous describes work requiring substantial effort and endurance.
  2. Easy and effortless directly reverses that meaning.