Choose the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
After the excitement of the school trip, going back to mundane household chores felt hard.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Commonplace
In the given sentence, mundane means ordinary and dull, part of everyday life. Its synonym is commonplace. Example: Paying bills is a mundane job, but someone has to do it.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Commonplace (answer) | ordinary, not special in any way (same as mundane) | Mobile phones are now commonplace even in small villages. |
| (2) Strenuous | needing a lot of effort or strength (the chores felt hard because they were dull after the trip) | Carrying bricks all day is strenuous work. |
| (3) Pleasant | nice and enjoyable (mundane chores are dull, not enjoyable) | We had a pleasant evening by the lake. |
| (4) Urgent | needing to be done at once (the sentence says nothing about the chores being rushed) | The doctor got an urgent call at midnight. |
| Synonyms of mundane: commonplace, ordinary, routine, dull Antonyms of mundane: exciting, extraordinary, unusual, remarkable |