CDS 2026 (I) English, question 60

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.

Q60

His academic papers often are viewed as being ponderous.

  1. (a) profound
  2. (b) difficult
  3. (c) elegantCorrect answer
  4. (d) informative

Solution.

Answer: (c) elegant

  1. For writing, ponderous means heavy, laborious or awkward rather than merely intellectually deep.
  2. Elegant is the best opposite because it suggests grace and economy of expression.
  3. Profound and informative can describe ponderous writing too.