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CLOSER MEANING WORDS 1 (G9)

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.

a)

irritates me

b)

steers me

c)

moves me

d)

frightens me

2.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.

a)

in extreme health

b)

in good health

c)

in absolute health

d)

in clear health

3.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


He wasn't able to manage with the stress and strains of the job.

a)

cope

b)

succeed

c)

administer

d)

acquire

4.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


The medical community continues to make progress in the fight against cancer.

a)

speed

b)

expect more

c)

do better

d)

treat better

5.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior.

a)

disgusted

b)

puzzled

c)

angry

d)

upset

6.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


The Industrial Revolution marked the beginning of an epoch of exodus from rural areas to cities.

a)

episode

b)

period

c)

migration

d)

story

7.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


We had to list the chronology - /krəˈnɒlədʒi/ (niên đại ) of events in World War II on our test.

a)

catastrophe

b)

time sequence

c)

disaster

d)

discrepancy

8.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than talk on the phone.

a)

facing them

b)

seeing them

c)

in person

d)

looking at

9.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


Leontyne Price has excelled - /ɪkˈsel/ (xuất sắc) as an opera singer since the 1960's, receiving worldwide recognition as a result of her artistry.

a)

showed interest

b)

liked to perform

c)

begun to improve

d)

been superior

10.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


A woman had a narrow escape when the car came round the corner.

a)

was hurt

b)

ran away

c)

was nearly hurt

d)

hit the car

11.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


The situation seems to be changing minute by minute.


a)

from time to time

b)

again and again

c)

very rapidly

d)

time after time

12.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be unique in the solar system was strengthened.

a)

expansion

b)

continuation

c)

outcome

d)

beginning

13.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-informed.

a)

suspicious

b)

easily seen

c)

beautiful

d)

popular

14.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


Anthropologists believe that in the sixteenth century a few thousands Inuits inhabited northern Canada.

a)

threatened

b)

lived in

c)

governed

d)

fought over

15.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


I think we have solved this problem once and for all.

a)

in the end

b)

for everybody

c)

forever

d)

tempofarily

16.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.'


He didn't bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.

a)

wasn't surprised

b)

didn't want to see

c)

didn't care

d)

wasn't happy

17.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S. consumer protection ' movement.

a)

casual

b)

aggressive

c)

particular

d)

significant

18.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Although they hold similar political views, their religious beliefs present a striking contrast.

a)

minor comparison

b)

significant difference

c)

complete coincidence

d)

minor comparison

19.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Don't worry we'll see you're all right.

a)

look at you

b)

look after you

c)

look on you

d)

look on you

20.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Professor Johnson has a thorough knowledge of Egyptian hieroglyphics.

a)

wonderful

b)

hazy

c)

complete

d)

scientific

21.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


The detective's resourcefulness helped him solve the mystery.

a)

assistance

b)

family

c)

skill

d)

money

22.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


. The president of the company will resign at the end of the fiscal year.

a)

get a raise

b)

reserve

c)

relocate

d)

quit

23.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


As all of us cannot be available today, let's put off the discussion till later.

a)

scheduled for the event

b)

present for the event

c)

arranged for the event

d)

appointed for the event

24.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


For calculating a calendar, it is convenient to use the tropical solar year.

a)

necessary

b)

practical

c)

critical

d)

appropriate

25.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water. ,

a)

surprised

b)

survived

c)

connived

d)

revived

26.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


She was brought up in a well-off family. She can't understand the problems we are facing.

a)

kind

b)

broke

c)

poor

d)

wealthy

27.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.

a)

easy-looking

b)

impressive

c)

important

d)

well-known

28.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


They are going to suffer a lot of criticism for increasing bus fare so much.

a)

put across

b)

stand in with

c)

come in for

d)

get into

29.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river.

a)

decreasing

b)

increasing

c)

releasing

d)

keeping

30.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


The band's first album is due for release later this month.

a)

late

b)

early

c)

expected

d)

improper

31.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


You will need a sound understanding of basic teaching skills if you want to enter the classroom with great confidence.

a)

thorough

b)

sufficient

c)

detective

d)

inadequate

32.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


"Would you like some more to eat?" - "No, thank you. I've had more than enough already."

a)

amount

b)

little

c)

plenty

d)

pour

33.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Although the hours are longer, John earns more in his new job. .

a)

brings in

b)

gets on

c)

makes out

d)

takes up

34.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents.

a)

grown up

b)

come into

c)

put up

d)

brought up

35.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


The whole village was wiped out in the bombing raids.

a)

changed completely

b)

cleaned well

c)

removed

d)

destroyed completely

36.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Crime frequently increase during periods of social upheaval.

a)

ruin

b)

unrest

c)

havoc

d)

trends

37.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


We must make sure that tourism develops in harmony with the environment.

a)

in support of

b)

without damaging

c)

parallel to

d)

at the same time with

38.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.

a)

have got no water

b)

have been successful

c)

have got home dry

d)

have not got wet

39.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Most of the information in her article was complete rubbish.

a)

trivia

b)

nonsense

c)

waste

d)

joke

40.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


The government has launched a new road safety. campaign in an attempt to reduce the number of road accidents.

a)

to aim to

b)

to intend to

c)

to plan to

d)

to try to

41.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Sorry, I'm late. A problem came up with the keys.

a)

rose

b)

appeared

c)

became available

d)

happened

42.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


I tried to catch her eye, but she had already turned away.

a)

look at her

b)

wave at her

c)

get her attention

d)

follow with her

43.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


You can make a good living in sales if you have the right attitude and strategies.

a)

have a comfortable lifestyle

b)

live a good life

c)

earn a lot of money

d)

achieve considerable success

44.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Traditional cultural values are often central to the way a community or group defines itself.

a)

beliefs

b)

lessons

c)

habits

d)

customs

45.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


She was determined to get that project finished on time.

a)

made a lot of effort

b)

put herself in a dangerous situation

c)

suffered a lot of pain

d)

made herself die

46.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Only a first-rate education will enable our students to compete with the best in the world, especially in core subjects such as English, mathematics and science.

a)

the most important

b)

the most popular

c)

the most difficult

d)

the simplest

47.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


We need to create a culture of tolerance and forgiveness and join hands as one nation.

a)

shake hands

b)

take action

c)

work together

d)

hold each other's hand

48.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


He's been running his own company since he left school.

a)

starting

b)

managing

c)

planning

d)

jogging

49.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Don't ask your father which key to press — he doesn't have a clue about computers.

a)

know

b)

learn

c)

guess

d)

talk

50.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


The nutritionist stressed the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet.

a)

pronounced

b)

emphasized

c)

worried

d)

repeated

51.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Her article on diet startled many people into changing their eating habits.

a)

upset

b)

encouraged

c)

rushed

d)

frightened

52.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Fortunate people notice opportunities that happen by chance more often than unlucky people.

a)

purposefully

b)

accidentally

c)

momentarily

d)

coincidentally

53.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


My grandfather always tells me that no one is always good - everyone has a dark hidden side.

a)

character

b)

opinion

c)

part

d)

soul

54.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Teachers said he was disruptive and his behaviour had adverse influence on other students. .

a)

difficult

b)

troublesome

c)

active

d)

offensive

55.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Many new graduates take a part-time job and barely make ends meet (xoay sở cho đủ )every month.

a)

become a professional

b)

balance study and work

c)

put aside extra money

d)

earn enough to live

56.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

a)

give a thought about

b)

prepare a plan for

c)

pay attention to

d)

make a decision on

57.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


The stock market crash marked the start of a severe depression.

a)

unhappiness

b)

recession

c)

development

d)

boom

58.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


Tonny was so absorbed in his assignment that he forgot all about his dinner in the oven.

a)

busy

b)

distracted

c)

interested

d)

obliged

59.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


It's extremely rude not to say "Thank you" when you are given something.

a)

careless

b)

impolite

c)

impolite

d)

embarrassing

60.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.


I recently posted an advertisement for a vacancy in Sales Department.

a)

available room B. available seat

b)

available seat

c)

available position

d)

available space