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UltimateB Lesson 18

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which word means "causing great physical or mental pain"?

a)

Agonising

b)

Treacherous

c)

Disturbing

d)

Irritating

2.

Choose the correct meaning for the underlined word:

"The terrorist hijacked the plane by threatening to kill everyone onboard"

a)

To cause the death of a person, an animal, etc.

b)

To cause someone or something to stop existing

c)

To feel angry because you have been forced to do something

d)

To take control of a vehicle, especially using violence

3.

What does "miraculously" mean?

a)

by chance or by mistake

b)

in a way that suggests or resembles a miracle

c)

not making you feel surprised

d)

in a way that has a negative or harmful effect

4.

Fill the gap with the correct answer:

"Unfortunately, this incident has not______my nerves"

a)

eased

b)

driven

c)

freed

d)

gotten

5.

Which is the correct meaning of the underlined word:

"The internet has radically changed the way we get news."

a)

with little possibility of movement; securely

b)

in a way that expresses little or no doubt about something

c)

in a thorough or fundamental way

d)

in a positive way

6.

What does "censorship" mean?

a)

the suppression of speech, public communication, or other information.

b)

originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native

c)

the right to express any opinions without censorship or restraint

d)

belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence

7.

Which word means "notice or attention given to someone or something by the media"?

a)

propaganda

b)

encouragement

c)

assistance

d)

publicity

8.

Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:

"...I would say the internet is the least reliable medium..."

a)

spiritualist

b)

moderate

c)

average

d)

means

9.

Which is the correct meaning of the underlined word:

"You should consult a financial advisor..."

a)

to provide explanation for

b)

to give advice to

c)

to seek information or advice from

d)

to ignore or neglect

10.

Choose the word with the same meaning as the underlined:

"The police officer, who nearly died, rallied after five days of treatment."

a)

revive

b)

recruit

c)

die

d)

succumb

11.

What does "acknowledge" mean?

a)

to be full of knowledge

b)

to ignore the fact

c)

to recognize the fact

d)

to be lacking in knowledge

12.

Fill in the gap:

"He wrote a paper on his findings, but it failed to_____any interest at the time."

a)

grant

b)

allow

c)

deny

d)

kindle

13.

Choose two correct synonyms for "jocular"

a)

witty

b)

solemn

c)

serious

d)

dull

e)

comical

14.

Which is the correct meaning of the underlined word:

"...Benjamin Franklin wrote an article exhorting them to make more use of daylight hours..."

a)

to strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something

b)

to persuade (someone) against an action

c)

to prevent or ward off

d)

to accuse (someone) of something

15.

What does "turmoil" mean?

a)

a state or period in which there is no war

b)

a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty

c)

a means of limiting or regulating something

d)

a state in which you are superior to all others

16.

Which of the following means "made or produced by human beings"?

a)

irrational

b)

artificial

c)

natural

d)

genuine

17.

Which word has the same meaning as "willpower"?

a)

relapse

b)

revolt

c)

ride

d)

drive

18.

Which is the correct meaning of the underlined word:

"...some people are better at delaying gratification and employing their willpower..."

a)

pleasure, especially when gained from the satisfaction of a desire

b)

causing mental or physical pain to

c)

being able to control oneself against distractions

d)

restraining oneself from indulging in something

19.

What does "impediment" mean?

a)

a feeling of wanting to know or learn about something

b)

a hindrance or obstruction in doing something.

c)

an advantage or profit gained from something

d)

a gradual and continuous loss of strength, numbers, quality

20.

Choose the correct antonym for "futile"

a)

vain

b)

useless

c)

fruitful

d)

barren