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SYNONYMS AND PUNCTUATION

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN, SELECT THE WORD SIMILAR IN MEANING TO THE WORD IN BLOCK CAPITAL.


The AMATEUR footballer showed no great seriousness in their efforts as they were concerned mostly with the enjoyment of the game.

a)

Famous

b)

Novice

c)

Non-professional

d)

Friendly

2.

FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN, SELECT THE WORD SIMILAR IN MEANING TO THE WORD IN BLOCK CAPITAL.


The winner of the Nobel Prize was CELEBRATED for the many great works he had published.

a)

Renowned

b)

Respected

c)

Loved

d)

Notorious

3.

FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN, SELECT THE WORD SIMILAR IN MEANING TO THE WORD IN BLOCK CAPITAL.


Administering corporal punishment to young offenders is a RETROGRADE step in the legal system of the country.

a)

Brutal

b)

Progressive

c)

Backward

d)

Justified

4.
Find the SYNONYM for the word in RED.
A cursory examination of the outward appearance of the accident victim revealed that there were no wounds. 
a)
meticulous 
b)
insidious 
c)
hasty 
d)
unkempt 
5.
Find the SYNONYM for the word in RED.
An amicable solution to the dispute was eventually realized with the help of a third party. 
a)
peaceful 
b)
craven 
c)
surprising 
d)
workable 
6.
Find the SYNONYM for the word in RED.
Derek apologized profusely for his uncouth behaviour during an altercation with a close friend. 
a)
wildly 
b)
openly
c)
sincerely
d)
fully 
7.
Find the SYNONYM for the word in RED.
The manager spoke with candour to the employees when they failed to achieve production targets. 
a)
aggressiveness 
b)
frankness
c)
sternness
d)
rudeness 
8.
Find the SYNONYM for the word in RED.
The student was praised for her ingenuity because of the original piece of work she submitted.
a)
ambition
b)
skill
c)
toughness
d)
determination 
9.

FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN, SELECT THE WORD SIMILAR IN MEANING TO THE WORD IN BLOCK CAPITAL.


Many people have the AUDACITY to make unreasonable demands of others only to satisfy their personal greed.

a)

pride

b)

courage

c)

boldness

d)

arrogance

10.

FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN, SELECT THE WORD SIMILAR IN MEANING TO THE WORD IN BLOCK CAPITAL.


The CREDULOUS crowd applauded the politician as he stirred their hopes for a brighter future.

a)

gullible

b)

foolish

c)

excited

d)

attentive

11.

FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN, SELECT THE WORD SIMILAR IN MEANING TO THE WORD IN BLOCK CAPITAL.


All AFFLUENT societies have suffered a decline in moral standards particularly among the youth.

a)

modern

b)

educated

c)

wealthy

d)

immoral

12.

Science has made SIGNIFICANT contribution to the world of medicine.

a)

REMARKABLE

b)

UNIQUE

c)

PRICELESS

d)

GREATEST

13.

FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN, SELECT THE WORD SIMILAR IN MEANING TO THE WORD IN BLOCK CAPITAL.


The INDUSTRIOUS workers were rewarded after the project was completed successfully.

a)

reliable

b)

promising

c)

diligent

d)

agreeable

14.

The adventurers RETREADED from the forest when they saw the huge blaze of fire coming toward them.

a)

withdrew

b)

surrendered

c)

evaded

d)

rushed

15.

FROM THE OPTIONS GIVEN, SELECT THE WORD SIMILAR IN MEANING TO THE WORD IN BLOCK CAPITAL.


The architect designed a plan for a MASSIVE structure in the heart of the city.

a)

huge

b)

extensive

c)

towering

d)

superior

16.

Instruction: Select the paragraph that is correctly punctuated.

a)

I began my journey in the cool of the evening. I had scarcely reached half a mile from home when I heard the tremendous noise in the distance. I was terrified and not knowing the cause of the noise i hurried back into my house for safety. I doubt it wa my imagination at work. I was puzzled to discover that no one else heard the noise.

b)

I began my journey in the cool of the evening; I had scarcely reached half a mile from home when I heard the tremendous noise in the distance, I was terrified and not knowing the cause of the noise I hurried back into my house for safety, I doubt it wa my imagination at work, I was puzzled to discover that no one else heard the noise.

c)

I began my journey in the cool of the evening, I had scarcely reached half a mile from home when I heard the tremendous noise in the distance. I was terrified and not knowing the cause of the noise I hurried back into my house for safety. I doubt it wa my imagination at work. I was puzzled to discover that no one else heard the noise

d)

I began my journey in the cool of the evening. I had scarcely reached half a mile from home when I heard the tremendous noise in the distance, I was terrified and not knowing the cause of the noise i hurried back into my house for safety, I doubt it wa my imagination at work, I was puzzled to discover that no one else heard the noise.