Free Printable CSE Drill-SUB-PROF

1.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

In contrast to the petroleum prices, the increase in price of livestock is NOMINAL.

a)

exorbitant

b)

unreasonable

c)

attractive

d)

insignificant

e)

incomparable

2.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

Public officials must be CIRMSPECT in all their actions.

a)

impressive

b)

superior

c)

matured

d)

sincere

e)

prudent

3.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

The people got INDIGNANT over the attempt to cover up the public official’s questionable transactions.

a)

informed

b)

angry

c)

doubtful

d)

dismayed

e)

disappointed

4.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

The management and the employee’s union reached a DEADLOCK in the on-going negotiations.

a)

decision

b)

breakthrough

c)

standstill

d)

contract

e)

compromise

5.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

The supervisor’s remarks PRECIPTATED the worker’s anger.

a)

concealed

b)

heightened

c)

pacified

d)

disregard

e)

triggered

6.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

The Director was EXASPERATED by his employee’s conduct.

a)

irritated

b)

elated

c)

insulted

d)

flattered

e)

ridiculed

7.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

In one of his provincial visits, President UNDERSCORED his commitment in protecting the constitutional rights of the people.

a)

stressed

b)

compromised

c)

affirmed

d)

explained

e)

downplayed

8.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

Drug addiction is considered a MENACE to society.

a)

threat

b)

shock

c)

burden

d)

curse

e)

challenge

9.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

The obviously BELEAGUERED student spoke nothing about the tragic accident.

a)

restless

b)

bothered

c)

confused

d)

unmindful

e)

suspicious

10.

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the word closest in meaning to the CAPITALIZED word in the sentence.

The referee did not hesitate to remove the player who committed the FLAGRANT foul.

a)

glaring

b)

crucial

c)

brutal

d)

dangerous

e)

violent

11.

Directions: Determine the relationship of the first word to the second word in CAPITAL letters. From among the suggested answers, choose the word or group of words that best expresses a similar relationship to the third word in CAPITAL letters.

BREWING is to BEER as TANNING is to _____________.

a)

rubber

b)

glass

c)

cotton

d)

leather

e)

tea

12.

Directions: Determine the relationship of the first word to the second word in CAPITAL letters. From among the suggested answers, choose the word or group of words that best expresses a similar relationship to the third word in CAPITAL letters.

VICINITY is to PLACE as CONTEMPORARY is to ________.

a)

period

b)

proximity

c)

comrade

d)

age

e)

foe

13.

Directions: Determine the relationship of the first word to the second word in CAPITAL letters. From among the suggested answers, choose the word or group of words that best expresses a similar relationship to the third word in CAPITAL letters.

ACADEMIC is to PEDANTIC as DEFUNCT is to ______________.

a)

alive

b)

surviving

c)

dead

d)

inert

e)

inactive

14.

Directions: Determine the relationship of the first word to the second word in CAPITAL letters. From among the suggested answers, choose the word or group of words that best expresses a similar relationship to the third word in CAPITAL letters.

REIN is to CHECK as SPUR is to _____________.

a)

urge

b)

exhaust

c)

impede

d)

control

e)

free

15.

Directions: Determine the relationship of the first word to the second word in CAPITAL letters. From among the suggested answers, choose the word or group of words that best expresses a similar relationship to the third word in CAPITAL letters.

ENERGY is to DISSIPATE as MONEY is to __________.

a)

economize

b)

invest

c)

exploit

d)

squander

e)

buy

16.

Directions: For each sentence, complete the analogy by choosing a pair of words from the suggested answers.

___________ is to DEFINITE as UNCLEAR is to ____________ .

a)

definable – visible

b)

doubtful – insightful

c)

certain – vague

d)

ambiguous - incongruous

e)

predictable – blurred

17.

Directions: For each sentence, complete the analogy by choosing a pair of words from the suggested answers.

_________ is to QUICK as GRACIOUS is to _____________.

a)

funny- typical

b)

trained – polite

c)

agile- courteous

d)

retarded- refined

e)

initial-gallant

18.

Directions: For each sentence, complete the analogy by choosing a pair of words from the suggested answers.

_________ is to JUSTICE as SQUARE is to _____________.

a)

sentence- verdict

b)

scale- victory

c)

campaign – testimony

d)

education- jury

e)

defendant - court

19.

Directions: For each sentence, complete the analogy by choosing a pair of words from the suggested answers.

HEADLINE is to NEWS STORY as __________ is to ________.

a)

title-novel

b)

salutation – letter

c)

preface – book

d)

conclusion – letter

e)

rhyme- poem

20.

Directions: For each sentence, complete the analogy by choosing a pair of words from the suggested answers.

_________ is to HOSTILE as ARROGANT is to ____________.

a)

tolerant- pleasant

b)

patient- boastful

c)

peaceful- cheerful

d)

friendly – modest

e)

faithful – demanding

CSE Drill-SUB-PROF

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

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