GRADE 11 English 1 Quiz Week 2

From the words lettered A-D, choose the one that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words in the sentences below. The traveler found himself stuck in a morass of bureaucratic red tape.

• Maze

• Desert

• Simplicity

• Clarity

His abject failure to complete the project on time resulted in severe consequences. (Nearest in meaning)

• Proud

• Complete

• Utter

• Small

The salesperson tried to blandish the customers with flattery in order to make a sale. (Nearest in meaning)

• Criticize

• Praise

• Persuade

• Ignore

The politician's duplicity was exposed when it was revealed he had lied about his finances. (Nearest in meaning)

• Honesty

• Deceit

• Clarity

• Integrity

The constant ennui of his office job made him long for a change in his routine. (Nearest in meaning)

• Excitement

• Boredom

• Anxiety

• Energy

Her maudlin speech at the reunion left everyone in tears. (Nearest in meaning)

• Joyful

• Sentimental

• Enthusiastic

• Neutral

The thief managed to abscond with the stolen jewels before anyone noticed. (Nearest in meaning)

• Stay

• Hide

• Flee

• Return

He used an alias to hide his true identity while traveling abroad. (Nearest in meaning)

• a real name

• a mask

• an identity

• a nickname

He seemed to dither over the decision for hours, unable to choose between the two options. (Nearest in meaning)

• Decide

• Hesitate

• Confirm

• Ignore

The emaciated dog was found wandering the streets, barely able to stand. (Nearest in meaning)

• Healthy

• Fat

• Malnourished

• Strong