(20 Mar) P3/4 Vocab MCQ - WM

Despite the difficult situation he faced, Peter was able to ______ all of his goals.

• win

• commit

• accomplish

• repeat

Answer explanation

The hint here is 'all of his goals'.

'Accomplish' means to achieve or complete what one sets out to do.

Lily is a/an ______ of mine. I only met her last week at a party.

• friend

• acquaintance

• stranger

• family

Answer explanation

An acquaintance refers to a person you know slightly, who is not a close friend.

The fact that you 'met her last week' hints that you are not familiar with her, but you still do know her.

A ______ of snow came in through the door when Cheryl opened it.

• flurry

• mess

• crowd

• group

Answer explanation

A 'flurry of snow' is a common phrasal verb.

'Flurry' refers to a small, swirling group of things.

'Please rise to welcome our ______ guest-of-honour, Dr Tan, President of the University of Singapore!', announced Mark to the entire crowd.

• famous

• excellent

• smart

• distinguished

Answer explanation

When someone is described as being 'distinguished', it is someone who is very successful and commands great respect.

The hint 'President of the University of Singapore' shows that Dr Tan should be a well-respected individual.

Jane's argument sounded ______, but it has no facts.

• convincing

• interesting

• boring

• amazing

Answer explanation

The hint 'but' shows that it has to mean the opposite of 'no facts'.

To be 'convincing' causes someone to believe in the truth of something.

Mother remarked, 'You should add some ______ so that it would make your salad tangy.'

• sugar

• spice

• vinegar

• salt

Answer explanation

The hint 'tangy' refers to a sour taste.

Vinegar is a sour-tasting liquid used for cooking, fermenting foods, and also a good cleaning agent.

The other condiments do not taste sour.

My family went to an animal ______ last week to adopt a dog.

• exhibit

• enclosure

• shelter

• factory

Answer explanation

An 'animal shelter' is a place that provides a temporary home to animals that are stray, lost or abandoned.

Both Maddy and Hugh are identical twins, so I cannot ____ them ____!

• tell ... off

• tell ... in

• tell ... apart

• tell ... out

Answer explanation

'Tell apart' means to be able to see the difference between two very similiar things or people.

Note: 'tell off' means to scold, rebuke or reprimand someone in a severe or merciless manner.

Full Name (e.g. John Lee)

GenieAsk EL Class (e.g. P3-AA)