Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Synonyms

Question:

Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.

BENEFICIAL

Options:

Worthless

Harmful

Advantageous

Adverse

Correct Answer:

Advantageous

Explanation:

The most appropriate synonym of the word beneficial is advantageous.

  • Worthless means having no value or use.
  • Harmful means causing or capable of causing injury or suffering.
  • Advantageous means providing an advantage or benefit.
  • Adverse means unfavorable or harmful.

Beneficial and advantageous are both adjectives that mean to be helpful or good. However, beneficial has a stronger connotation of being good for something, while advantageous can simply mean to be helpful or good in a general sense.