EP 2021 - Vocabulary Lesson 1A

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

We all felt that Andrew had behaved with magnanimity.

• We all felt that Andrew had behaved with generosity of spirit.

• We all felt that Andrew had behaved in a mean and spiteful way.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

The document names my mother as the beneficiary.

• The document names my mother as the heir.

• The document names my mother as the donor.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

A majority felt that the project would be a boon for the town.

• A majority felt that the project would be a disaster for the town.

• A majority felt that the project would be a benefit for the town.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

There was a myriad of daisies in the meadow.

• There were a great number of daisies in the meadow.

• There were hardly any daisies in the meadow.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

Anika's aptitude for making up stories was well known.

• Anika's reason for making up stories was well known.

• Anika's natural gift for making up stories was well known.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

Entry to the zoo is gratis for children under age three.

• Entry to the zoo is restricted for children under age three.

• Entry to the zoo is free for children under age three.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

I make an effort to avoid trite expressions.

• I make an effort to avoid overused expressions.

• I make an effort to avoid bigoted expressions.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

The volunteers were remunerated for their efforts.

• The volunteers were thanked for their efforts.

• The volunteers were paid for their efforts.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

Julio missed a week of school when he was incapacitated.

• Julio missed a week of school when he was unwell.

• Julio missed a week of school when he was on vacation.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.

Janeka is good at commiserating with people.

• Janeka is good at having a good time with people.

• Janeka is good at sympathisizing with people.