WorksheetsEnglish Weekly Challenge - Week 3: Vocabulary
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following are the synonyms of "accelerate"?
speed up
increase
delay
decelerate
What is the meaning of “at stake”?
at risk
at the moment
immediately
at least
What does “up in the air” mean?
something that is unresolved
something that comes to a conclusion
something overhead
to annoy or upset someone
"Down the drain" means?
Exploring
Go for adventure
Wasted
Dirty
Choose the synonym for “concise”.
lengthy
apprise
brief
incise
Which of the following is NOT the meaning of “nurture”?
to imitate
to grow, develop, or succeed
to feed or rear
to bring up or train
“adhere” also has the meaning of ________.
comply with
stick to
attach to
release
What does “stand one’s ground” mean?
easy progress without impediment or difficulty
to not change one’s opinion or position
to be independent and support yourself financially
to relax and not participate in a conflict or fight
Choose the best synonym for “benevolent”.
philanthropic
merciless
malevolent
prevalent
This election was perhaps the first one in which the electronic media played a decisive role.
The word “decisive” also means:
influential
critical
insignificant
irresolute
Which of the following is the meaning of “go through the roof”?
to rise to a very high level
to cover the top of the building
to do something in a perfunctory way, without any enthusiasm or commitment.
to make a lot of noise by playing music, celebrating, shouting
Which of the following is the antonym of “absorbed”?
engrossing
captivated
engaged
unoccupied
The first International Day of Sign Languages was celebrated on ________.
23 September 2018
23 September 2019
23 September 1951
24 September 2019
In the British Sign Language (BSL), the alphabets can be demonstrated using one hand.
True
False
International Day of Sign languages is celebrated annually across the world along with International Week of the Deaf.
True
False
