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EP 2021 - Vocabulary Lesson 1A

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 45mins

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1.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


We all felt that Andrew had behaved with magnanimity.

a)

We all felt that Andrew had behaved with generosity of spirit.

b)

We all felt that Andrew had behaved in a mean and spiteful way.

2.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


The document names my mother as the beneficiary.

a)

The document names my mother as the heir.

b)

The document names my mother as the donor.

3.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


A majority felt that the project would be a boon for the town.

a)

A majority felt that the project would be a disaster for the town.

b)

A majority felt that the project would be a benefit for the town.

4.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


There was a myriad of daisies in the meadow.

a)

There were a great number of daisies in the meadow.

b)

There were hardly any daisies in the meadow.

5.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


Anika's aptitude for making up stories was well known.

a)

Anika's reason for making up stories was well known.

b)

Anika's natural gift for making up stories was well known.

6.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


Entry to the zoo is gratis for children under age three.

a)

Entry to the zoo is restricted for children under age three.

b)

Entry to the zoo is free for children under age three.

7.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


I make an effort to avoid trite expressions.

a)

I make an effort to avoid overused expressions.

b)

I make an effort to avoid bigoted expressions.

8.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


The volunteers were remunerated for their efforts.

a)

The volunteers were thanked for their efforts.

b)

The volunteers were paid for their efforts.

9.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


Julio missed a week of school when he was incapacitated.

a)

Julio missed a week of school when he was unwell.

b)

Julio missed a week of school when he was on vacation.

10.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


Janeka is good at commiserating with people.

a)

Janeka is good at having a good time with people.

b)

Janeka is good at sympathisizing with people.

11.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


We helped solicit votes for Mayor Eduardo.

a)

We helped count votes for Mayor Eduardo.

b)

We helped encourage votes for Mayor Eduardo.

12.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


The project was deemed practicable by the committee.

a)

The project was deemed too expensive by the committee.

b)

The project was deemed feasible by the committee.

13.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


The moment the sun set marked the inception of the fireworks.

a)

The moment the sun set marked the beginning of the fireworks.

b)

The moment the sun set marked the end of the fireworks.

14.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


Squirrels garner nuts.

a)

Squirrels collect nuts.

b)

Squirrels eat nuts.

15.

Select the most accurate paraphrase for each sentence.


The doctor hopes she will note have to amputate the finger.

a)

The doctor hopes she will note have to locate the finger.

b)

The doctor hopes she will note have to cut off the finger.