WorksheetsOpposite meaning
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The problem is due to discipline, or, more PRECISELY, the lack of discipline, in schools.<br />
a)
informally
b)
flexibly
c)
casually
d)
wrongly
2.
True friendship is not COMMON, and there are many people who seem incapable of it.
a)
prevalent
b)
superior
c)
unique
d)
temporary<br />
3.
If you are AT A LOOSE END this weekend, I will show you round the city.
a)
free
b)
confident
c)
occupied
d)
reluctant
4.
Susan LOST HER HEAD when she suddenly woke up and saw the house on fire.
a)
kept calm
b)
became panic
c)
lost control
d)
get confused
5.
Henry has found a TEMPORARY job in a factory.
a)
eternal
b)
genuine
c)
permanent
d)
satisfactory
6.
Mr Smith's new neighbours appear to be very FRIENDLY.
a)
amicable
b)
inapplicable
c)
hostile
d)
futile
7.
The consequences of the typhoon were DISASTROUS due to the lack of precautionary measures.<br />
a)
damaging
b)
beneficial
c)
severe
d)
physical
8.
There should be new measures to DISCOURAGE car use in favour of public transport.
a)
prevent
b)
encourage
c)
disapprove
d)
disconnect
9.
In one well- known test, women and men were able to DISTINGUISH by smell alone clothing worn by their marriage partners from similar clothing worn by other people.
a)
become aware
b)
puzzle
c)
recall
d)
miss
10.
Other characters may think that a problem is INEXPLICABLE, but Poe's detective, C. Auguste Dupin, finds it easy to understand.
a)
boring
b)
mysterious
c)
evident
d)
simple
11.
The distiction between schooling and education IMPLIED by this remark is important.
a)
explicit
b)
implicit
c)
obscure
d)
odd
12.
Due to an INCREASE in population and the use of nearby land for farming, there are toxic levels of chemicals in the water.
a)
drop
b)
lowness
c)
shortage
d)
illness
13.
They have not made any effort to INTEGRATE with the local community.
a)
cooperate
b)
put together
c)
separate
d)
connected
14.
There has been INSUFFICIENT rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.
a)
adequate
b)
unsatisfactory
c)
limited
d)
dominant
15.
I don't like the way he refers to his problems OBLIQUELY.
a)
directly
b)
indirectly
c)
politely
d)
impolitely
16.
My little daughter would spend an INORDINATE amount of time in the shop, deciding exactly which comics she was going to buy.
a)
excessive
b)
limited
c)
required
d)
abundant
17.
Thousands are going STARVING because of the failure of this year's harvest.
a)
hungry
b)
poor
c)
rich
d)
full
18.
I'd like to INSTALL SOME MONEY INTO my bank account.
a)
withdraw some money from
b)
put some money into
c)
give some money out
d)
leave some money aside
19.
The relationship between structure, process and outcome is very UNCLEAR.
a)
disappear
b)
external
c)
apparentt
d)
uncertain
20.
The situation in the country has remained relatively STABLE for a few months now.
a)
constant
b)
changeable
c)
objective
d)
ignorant
21.
We offered a SPEEDY and secure service of transferring money in less than 24 hours.
a)
uninterested
b)
unsure
c)
open
d)
slow
22.
The clubs meet on the last Thursday of every month in a DILAPIDATED palace.<br />
a)
furnished
b)
regenerated
c)
renovated
d)
neglected
23.
There has been DISCERNIBLE improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.
a)
insignificant
b)
clear
c)
distinguishable
d)
thin
24.
In remote communities, it's important to REPLENISH stocks before the winter sets in.
a)
empty
b)
refill
c)
repeat
d)
remake
25.
Population growth rates VARY among regions and even among countries within the same region.
a)
stay unchanged
b)
remain unstable
c)
fluctuate
d)
restrain
26.
In some countries, the disease BURDEN could be prevented through environmental improvements.
a)
something to suffer
b)
something enjoyable
c)
something sad
d)
something to entertain
27.
After five days on trial, the court found him INNOCENT of the crime and he was released.
a)
innovative
b)
benevolent
c)
guilty
d)
naïve
28.
AFFLUENT families find it easier to support their children financially.
a)
wealthy
b)
impoverished
c)
privileged
d)
well-off
29.
Fruit and vegetables grew in ABUNDANCE on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
a)
large quantity
b)
small quantity
c)
excess
d)
sufficiency
30.
There is growing CONCERN about the way man has destroyed the environment.
a)
ease
b)
attraction
c)
consideration
d)
speculation
31.
The Green Party have called for a SUBSTANTIAL reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by the UK.
a)
gradual
b)
small
c)
significant
d)
huge
32.
We went through the report THOROUGHLY but the information we wanted wasn't given anywhere.
a)
repeatedly
b)
completely
c)
slowly
d)
carelessly
33.
She called me this morning at the office and we had a BRIEF chat.
a)
lengthy
b)
friendly
c)
short
d)
private
34.
Around one corner, a hundred goats suddenly APPEARED, in no apparent hurry to let us by.
a)
paraded
b)
left
c)
vanished
d)
showed up
35.
Global warming is one of the MAJOR problems facing our planet.
a)
common
b)
minor
c)
important
d)
serious
36.
If we view the problem from a different angle, a solution may become more OBVIOUS.
a)
practical
b)
straightforward
c)
noticeable
d)
unclear
37.
If you're WILLING to fly at night, you can get a much cheaper ticket.
a)
unprepared
b)
ready
c)
happy
d)
reluctant
38.
People should have the COURAGE to stand up for their beliefs.
a)
weakness
b)
cowardice
c)
power
d)
bravery
39.
I find it hard to work at home because there are too many DISTRACTIONS.
a)
unawareness
b)
unconcern
c)
attention
d)
carelessness
40.
He hoped the company would help him in finding STABLE accommodation.
a)
poor
b)
permanent
c)
short-term
d)
suitable
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