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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 18mins
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1.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
If we leave immediately, we'll make it to the movie theatre on time. I hate missing the previews, so let's go now!
If we leave immediately, we'll make it to the movie theatre on time. I hate missing the previews, so let's go now!
a)
now
b)
time
c)
go
d)
hate
2.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
Even though it's late, I don't feel sleepy. I've heard a cup of warm milk can make you drowsy. If that doesn't work, I may try taking a hot bath.
Even though it's late, I don't feel sleepy. I've heard a cup of warm milk can make you drowsy. If that doesn't work, I may try taking a hot bath.
a)
late
b)
bath
c)
work
d)
drowsy
3.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
The autumn weather was turning chilly, so Hailey got out her heavy coat. It was lined with fleece and had a high collar to keep out the cold wind.
The autumn weather was turning chilly, so Hailey got out her heavy coat. It was lined with fleece and had a high collar to keep out the cold wind.
a)
heavy
b)
chilly
c)
high
d)
out
4.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
Not all museums will permit visitors to take photos. If they do, they usually won't allow the use of flash. According to experts, the light can damage the paintings.
Not all museums will permit visitors to take photos. If they do, they usually won't allow the use of flash. According to experts, the light can damage the paintings.
a)
permit
b)
take
c)
use
d)
damage
5.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
Astronauts landed on the moon in 1969. Many people don't know that they had to leave their trash behind. To return to Earth, they had to abandon unnecessary items to lighten the load for takeoff.
Astronauts landed on the moon in 1969. Many people don't know that they had to leave their trash behind. To return to Earth, they had to abandon unnecessary items to lighten the load for takeoff.
a)
landed
b)
return
c)
abandon
d)
takeoff
6.
Select the antonym of the word in blue.
Addison's teeth were quite crooked when she was a child. She wore braces in high school, and now her teeth are straight.
Addison's teeth were quite crooked when she was a child. She wore braces in high school, and now her teeth are straight.
a)
child
b)
braces
c)
teeth
d)
straight
7.
Select the antonym of the word in blue.
During his lifetime, painter Vincent van Gogh was an unknown artist. Now his paintings are famous around the world and sell for millions of dollars.
During his lifetime, painter Vincent van Gogh was an unknown artist. Now his paintings are famous around the world and sell for millions of dollars.
a)
famous
b)
world
c)
sell
d)
dollars
8.
Select the antonym of the word in blue.
Objects will float it they're less dense than the liquid they're in. However, when an object is denser than the liquid it's in, it will sink.
Objects will float it they're less dense than the liquid they're in. However, when an object is denser than the liquid it's in, it will sink.
a)
dense
b)
liquid
c)
object
d)
sink
9.
What is the meaning of can't see the forest for the trees?
Olivia can't see the forest for the trees when she concentrates on an author's words yet doesn't understand the overall plot.
Olivia can't see the forest for the trees when she concentrates on an author's words yet doesn't understand the overall plot.
a)
to miss the big picture by focusing on the details
b)
to have one's view of the landscape blocked
10.
What is the meaning of put one's finger on something?
I can't quite put my finger on it, but something about Pierre looks different.
I can't quite put my finger on it, but something about Pierre looks different.
a)
to understand or figure out
b)
to touch gently
11.
What is the meaning of bottom line?
The protesters had many different complaints about the power plant, but the bottom line was that no one wanted it to open.
The protesters had many different complaints about the power plant, but the bottom line was that no one wanted it to open.
a)
a rough estimate for an amount
b)
the most important fact
12.
What is the meaning of pull the wool over someone's eyes?
The spy seemed so trustworthy that he pulled the wool over everyone's eyes.
The spy seemed so trustworthy that he pulled the wool over everyone's eyes.
a)
to take a sweater off over one's head
b)
to completely fool someone
13.
What is the meaning of take something with a grain of salt?
The man claimed he could do three hundred push-ups, but we took it with a grain of salt.
The man claimed he could do three hundred push-ups, but we took it with a grain of salt.
a)
to doubt something
b)
to add seasoning to food
14.
What is the meaning of give someone the third degree?
The librarian gave me the third degree because several library books went missing while I was in the room.
The librarian gave me the third degree because several library books went missing while I was in the room.
a)
to take someone's temperature
b)
to treat someone like a suspect by asking many questions
15.
What is the meaning of hit the roof?
When Elizabeth heard that we had forgotten to feed her pet parakeet, she really hit the roof.
When Elizabeth heard that we had forgotten to feed her pet parakeet, she really hit the roof.
a)
to become very angry
b)
to do anything for someone or something
16.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
Make sure your phone battery is completely charged before you leave the house. If it isn't recharged entirely, it's more likely to go dead while you're out.
Make sure your phone battery is completely charged before you leave the house. If it isn't recharged entirely, it's more likely to go dead while you're out.
a)
make
b)
recharged
c)
entirely
d)
likely
17.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
Ms. Wilson always takes attendance to see if anyone is absent. Usually, everyone is in class. However, today three students are missing.
Ms. Wilson always takes attendance to see if anyone is absent. Usually, everyone is in class. However, today three students are missing.
a)
attendance
b)
everyone
c)
class
d)
missing
18.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
When we first adopted our cat from the animal shelter, she was very shy. She would always hide under the bed when we had guests over. Now she's not timid at all!
When we first adopted our cat from the animal shelter, she was very shy. She would always hide under the bed when we had guests over. Now she's not timid at all!
a)
adopted
b)
hide
c)
timid
d)
all
19.
Select the synonym of the word in red.
Does speaking in front of a large crowd terrify you? If so, you aren't alone. Just take a deep breath and remember your audience wants to hear you, not frighten you.
Does speaking in front of a large crowd terrify you? If so, you aren't alone. Just take a deep breath and remember your audience wants to hear you, not frighten you.
a)
speaking
b)
terrify
c)
remember
d)
hear
20.
What is the meaning of face the music?
Justine wished she could ignore the fact that she scratched her brother's car, but she knew she had to face the music.
Justine wished she could ignore the fact that she scratched her brother's car, but she knew she had to face the music.
a)
to know everything that's going on
b)
to accept unpleasant results of one's action
c)
to turn to better hear a speaker or band
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