CSEC English Paper 1 Synonyms

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I am looking for some temporary work.

• part - time

• full - time

• lasting for a long time

• lasting for a short time

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Passengers complained about the lack of information when flights were cancelled.

• source

• piece

• shortage

• origin

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Fifty per cent of road accidents results in head injuries.

• examines

• heals

• causes

• treats

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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Since energy is a wasting asset, we should be concerned about conserving it.

• retaining

• saving

• discovering

• protecting

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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The principal initiated a new system of keeping records in his school.

• arranged

• improved

• designed

• introduced

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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The employees were displeased with their boss because of his belligerent attitude.

• annoying

• troublesome

• hostile

• stern

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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On Saturdays, vegetables and fruits are in profusion in the market stalls of the little town.

• abundance

• variety

• surplus

• supply

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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After the accident, he sought redress for the injuries he suffered and for the damage to his vehicle, through legal proceedings.

• assistance

• correction

• compensation

• comfort

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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He gave a lucid account of the incident, omitting unnecessary details.

• sharp

• clear

• brief

• concise

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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It is futile to try to convince them against their wishes.

• difficult

• impossible

• unwise

• useless

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4