Exercise 3

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Forests absorb and capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

• take up

• take in

• take over

•  take to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

2. Flood and drought are two major causes of famine.

• family

• obesity

• hygiene

• hunger

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

3. It is important to maintain the biological diversity of the rainforests.

• similarity        

• identity

• variety

• compatibility

.Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

4. We may help if we cut down on energy use by using LED lightbulbs and unplug unused electronic devices.

• reuse

• reduce

• recycle

• reproduce

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

5. When you sit for the exam tomorrow, try to stay calm and relaxed.

• answer

• take    

• make

• write

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

6. Global warming results in climate change and extreme weather patterns.

• result from

• causes

• originates       

• is due to

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

7. Thomas did six hours of revision for the test, so he passed with flying colors.

• low mark

• high mark       

• failure

• acceptable mark

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

8. Our city is going to prohibit supermarkets from using plastic bags.

• ban

• allow

• reduce

• encourage