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WorksheetsThe Vocabulary Question (1)
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Suzy was selected to represent the class in the creative writing competition because of her fertile imagination.
(a)
The fertile soil of the region was one of the factors that led to the abundant harvest last year.
lively
prolific
rich
innovative
The sterile couple joined an IVF programme in an attempt to conceive a child.
(a)
Only sterile instruments are used in the operating theatre.
infertile
futile
unsanitary
germ-free
How can you believe he liked it when he delivered his compliment in a flat voice?
(a)
He finished the race in 60 seconds flat.
exactly
run out
supine
collapsed
There was such an acute shortage of teachers that many schools closed down.
(a)
The dog's acute sense of smell enabled it to sniff out the explosives hidden inside that sack of flour.
awful
chronic
poor
keen
Through his press secretary, he issued a bald statement declaring his hatred for his family
(a)
The environmentalists were dismayed to find that the mountaintop was bald.
hairless
bare
depilated
plain
Julia has a burning desire to see the continent of Africa in all its beauty.
(a)
A burning question that needs to be answered is how the authorities are going to solve the water crisis.
smouldering
live
urgent
blazing
We painted the building in bold colours to attract attention to it.
(a)
We need someone bold enough to challenge the authority if the ruling dictator.
cheeky
daring
unreserved
flashy
Some people believe that Egypt is the cradle of civilization.
(a)
"Oh, my little angel," she whispered as she cradled her baby.
hold gently
protected
crib
bassinet
It is apparent to me that the Board of Directors is thoroughly impressed by your work.
(a)
The apparent success of his poultry business has encouraged many entrepreneurs to set up similar business ventures.
obscure
disputable
blatant
seeming
He was boiling with anger at the sight of his vandalised car.
(a)
Shane was put in charge of boiling down all the information collected over the last eight months to make it easier to digest. (There are 3 correct answers. Please tick the correct answers)
condensing
outlining
lengthening
amplifying
consolidating
