Choose the sentence which means the same or most nearly the same as the original. It is quite likely that in the event of a third world war, such vast damage to human property and injury to human life would result that civilization might be completely destroyed.

It is unlikely that civilization could continue after loss of property and life following a third world war.

A third world war is inevitable and would mean losing human life and the eventual end of civilization.

The coming of a third world war and the destruction of civilization are not remote possibilities in our time.

A third world war will certainly mean the destruction of all mankind's achievements on planet earth.

Choose the sentence which means the same or most nearly the same as the original. Improvements in the services of a country will certainly raise the quality of life in its citizens.

Better and more efficient services are sure to improve living standards of citizens in a country.

The cost of living increases when services have to be provided for all citizens of a country.

High lifestyle demands more goods and services for the citizens of a country.

Inadequate services make for low living standards and eventually lack of progress for citizens.

Choose the sentence which means the same or most nearly the same as the original. Travel is educational since it broadens the minds of all people who are receptive to new experiences.

For those people who receive new experiences, travel proves to be educational since it extends their view of life.

In order to be educational, travel must provide opportunities for people to have new experiences.

People with closed minds benefit less from travel than people with open minds.

To be educated is to travel with a different view.

Choose the sentence which means the same or most nearly the same as the original. In a democratic country the man who attains the position of leader is usually one of outstanding character and achievement.

It is usually the case that in a democratic country, personal qualities and accomplishments are found in a leader.

In no other country but a democratic one, does a man become a leader through his struggle for the people's votes.

The leader of a democratic country is always one who fights for his position based on character and achievement.

People expect that the leader of a democratic country must always show ability, ambition and superior character.

Choose the sentence which means the same or most nearly the same as the original. Although heavy flooding in low-lying areas is rare in January, it is not an impossible situation.

Heavy flooding in low-lying areas is not impossible in January, though it happens rarely.

Heavy flooding is a remote possibility, but it sometimes occurs.

Heavy flooding may occur in every month of the year except January, when the weather is really good.

Flooding in low-lying areas is an occurrence that is common except in the month of January when it is rare.

Beginner Grammar and Vocabulary

Authored by Margaret Anderson

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11th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

Roger, who had consistently studied for the whole year, was OPTIMISTIC about his chances in the examination.

doubtful

confident

outspoken

unconcerned

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.K.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

After the story was published in the newspaper his colleagues OSTRACIZED him.

accepted

discussed

understood

recognized

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

The government's new health plan was greeted with ENTHUSIASM.

anxiety

amazement

indifference

disappointment

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.K.5B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

There was a recent newsflash which said that the state of emergency had been RESCINDED.

revised

effected

renewed

approved

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

Perhaps he would be more popular if he were not so RETICENT.

frank

clever

laughable

talkative

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blank:

His dismissal from the job was _______ since he persists in arriving late.

inevitable

inexcusable

informative

inconceivable

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Fill in the blanks:

The Minister pointed out that _ building developments along the river and _ dumping of refuse into the watercourses continue to be a problem to his ministry.

illegal...discriminate

enormous...poisonous

unauthorized...judicious

unauthorized...indiscriminate

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

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Beginner Grammar and Vocabulary

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

Roger, who had consistently studied for the whole year, was OPTIMISTIC about his chances in the examination.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

After the story was published in the newspaper his colleagues OSTRACIZED him.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

The government's new health plan was greeted with ENTHUSIASM.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

There was a recent newsflash which said that the state of emergency had been RESCINDED.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

Perhaps he would be more popular if he were not so RETICENT.

Fill in the blank:

His dismissal from the job was _______ since he persists in arriving late.

Fill in the blanks:

The Minister pointed out that _ building developments along the river and _ dumping of refuse into the watercourses continue to be a problem to his ministry.

Fill in the blank:

Clinging to one of her relatives, the bereaved mother tried to maintain her ________.

Fill in the blank:

The investors expected a rate of return which seemed ________ high in light of current unfavourable economic conditions.

Fill in the blank:

The psychologist said that it was time that a course on self respect was made __________ in all secondary schools.

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Beginner Grammar and Vocabulary

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:Roger, who had consistently studied for the whole year, was OPTIMISTIC about his chances in the examination.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:After the story was published in the newspaper his colleagues OSTRACIZED him.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:The government's new health plan was greeted with ENTHUSIASM.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:There was a recent newsflash which said that the state of emergency had been RESCINDED.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:Perhaps he would be more popular if he were not so RETICENT.

Fill in the blank:His dismissal from the job was _______ since he persists in arriving late.

Fill in the blanks:The Minister pointed out that _________ building developments along the river and _________ dumping of refuse into the watercourses continue to be a problem to his ministry.

Fill in the blank:Clinging to one of her relatives, the bereaved mother tried to maintain her ________.

Fill in the blank:The investors expected a rate of return which seemed ________ high in light of current unfavourable economic conditions.

Fill in the blank:The psychologist said that it was time that a course on self respect was made __________ in all secondary schools.

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Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

Roger, who had consistently studied for the whole year, was OPTIMISTIC about his chances in the examination.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

After the story was published in the newspaper his colleagues OSTRACIZED him.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

The government's new health plan was greeted with ENTHUSIASM.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

There was a recent newsflash which said that the state of emergency had been RESCINDED.

Choose the word which is nearly OPPOSITE in meaning:

Perhaps he would be more popular if he were not so RETICENT.

Fill in the blank:

His dismissal from the job was _______ since he persists in arriving late.

Fill in the blanks:

The Minister pointed out that _ building developments along the river and _ dumping of refuse into the watercourses continue to be a problem to his ministry.

Fill in the blank:

Clinging to one of her relatives, the bereaved mother tried to maintain her ________.

Fill in the blank:

The investors expected a rate of return which seemed ________ high in light of current unfavourable economic conditions.

Fill in the blank:

The psychologist said that it was time that a course on self respect was made __________ in all secondary schools.