CLOSEST AND OPPOSITE

Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words. 1. I took some really good shots of the harbour at sunset.

• A. photos

• B. kicks

• C. ships

• D. fires

Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words. 4. Honeybees use one of the most sophisticated communication systems of any insect.

• A. complicated

• B. simple

• C. complex

• D. advanced

Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words. 1. There's only one way to become proficient at anything - practice!

• A. qualified

• B. experienced

• C. ignorant

• D. skilful

Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words. 5. We can now communicate instantly with people on the other side of the world.

• A. sooner

• B. immediately

• C. later

• D. now

Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words. 5. Success always smiles upon people who are diligent.

• A. patient

• B. hard-working

• C. eager

• D. careful

Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words. 3. He had a terrific sense of humour and could be very amusing.

• A. bad

• B. good

• C. great

• D. amazing

Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words. 4. Her performance was technically brilliant but lacked feeling.

• A. typical

• B. dulled

• C. bright

• D. slow

Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words. 3. Books are the ever-burning lamps of accumulated wisdom.

• A. silliness

• B. illiteracy

• C. stupidity

• D. intelligence

Choose the answer which is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words. 2. She was a gifted teacher who never talked down to her students.

• A. busy

• B. talented

• C. active

• D. lazy

Choose the answer which is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words. 2. She got great satisfaction from helping people to learn.

• A. comfort

• B. happiness

• C. enjoyment

• D. displeasure