Synonyms and antonyms_grade 9

He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of the crime. ( closest meaning)

• complain

• exchange

• explain

• arrange

I could see the finishing line and thought I was home and dry. (closes meaning)

• homeless

• hopeful

• successful

• unsuccessful

At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind. ( closest meaning)

• sometimes

• always

• hardly

• never

I'm a bit wary of giving people my address when I don't know them very well. ( cloest meaning)

• cautious

• upset

• willing

• capable

I received housing benefit when I was unemployed. ( closest meaning)

• out of work

• out of fashion

• out of order

• out of practice

Punctuality is imperative in your new job. ( cloest meaning)

• Being efficient

• Being courteous

• Being on time

• Being cheerful

The air is naturally contaminated by foreign matter such as plant pollens and dust. ( cloest meaning)

• polluted

• occupied

• filled

• concentrated

There was no one to take over the army when the general died in a battle.( closest meaning)

• fight

• defend

• protect

• control

Earthquakes are regarded as one of the most devastating forces known to man ( closest meaning)

• terrifying

• destructive

• fascinnating

• mysterious

Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus. ( closest meaning)

• excess

• large quantity

• small quantity

• sufficiency