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WorksheetsCLOSET IN MEANING
Total questions: 104
Worksheet time: 52mins
Which of these is the opposite of straight?
beautiful
rooked
definite
self-conscious
There are substantial differences between the two species.
amazing
slight
onsiderable
difficult
You need to dress neatly and elegantly for the interview. The first impression is very important.
formally
shabbily
untidy
comfortably
What are the synonyms of the word policeman?
bobby
cop
crime
humancatch
Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.
According to his colleagues, he's a very awkward person to deal with.
clear
easy
graceful
detrimental
Choose the word(s) with the CLOSEST meaning of the underlined word(s).
Education is compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16.
mandatory
alternative
optional
selective
The opposite of RESPONSIBLE
DISresponsible
ILresponsible
IMresponsible
IRresponsible
UNresponsible
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
Michael Evans is leaving the company to pursue his own business interests. .
seek
neglect
continue
desire
Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.
The country displayed all the features of a stagnant economy.
flexible
worthwhile
crude
vibrant
Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.
There is a slight difference in the way the company is run these days compared with a few years ago.
flexible
considerable
crude
delicate
Today, women make up about one-half of high-paying excutive, administrative, and managerial occupations.
a.Employers
b.Jobs
c.Professions
d.Employment
The opposite of FORTUNATELY
DISfortunately
ILfortunately
IMfortunately
IRfortunately
UNfortunately
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
Online and distance course allow you to work and study simultaneously.
concurrently
differently
respectively
subsequently
New small businesses provide temporary workers to companies that are outsourcing, and individuals find new ways to do business over the Internet.
a.Permanent
b.Passing
c.Limited
d.Short-term
The opposite of CONFORTABLE
DISconfortable
ILconfortable
INconfortable
IRconfortable
UNconfortable
Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.
The laws restricting pollution in the city are very rigid.
flexible
considerable
crude
delicate
Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.
Despite the weather, supplies of food after the harvest were plentiful.
approximate
innocent
even
scarce
Which of the following words have the same meaning as "patient"
annoyed
edgy
hasty
serene
Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.
The device is very sophisticated and should only be operated by someone who is familiar with it.
flexible
considerable
crude
delicate
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
The first year provides students with a sound theoretical basis for later study.
practical
academic
analytical
logical
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
Higher education students need to have analytical skills so that they can analyse a problem scientifically.
tertiary education
vocational education
secondary education
skill education
Be careful ! It ........................ dangerous If you go out there !
will be
is
will
really
Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSET in meaning to the word below:
MỀM MẠI, THANH NHÃ (adj)
A. assistance
B. bend
C. delicate
D. identity
I ................... well with my sister.
get long
get along
get a long
get alone
The antonym
I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer
unplanned
deliberate
accidental
unintennational
The antonym
Thach Sanh was very generous when he let Ly Thong and his mother go back to their home town.
A. selfish B. mean C. generous D. brave
A
B
C
D
The antonym of ancestor is
friend
relative
descendant
forefather
The antonym
She seems satisfied with her preparations for Tet .
A. happy B. exciting C. disappointed D. important
A
B
C
D
Which word(s) is(are) the closest in meaning with "identify"?
point out
recognize
identity
Closest in meaning
Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
large quantity
small quantity
excess
sufficienc
Closest in meaning
The teacher gave some suggestions on what would come out for the examination.
A. symptoms
B. demonstrations
C. effects
D. hints
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you. Please, go on and finish what you were saying.
talk
quit
continue
stop
It was essential for him to be financially ________ of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job
depedent
independent
dependable
undependable
Closest in meaning
GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.
A. required
B. applied
C. fulfilled
D. specialized
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
Young people still like wearing jeans nowadays.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
1. The blender Mary has just bought to puree fruits is very hard to use.
A. boring
B. difficult
C. simple
. easy
________ time-management skill is a core requirement for this job
solving
adapting
developing
mastering
Closest in meaning:
As a government official, Franklin often traveled abroad
alone
secretly
overseas
widely
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the economy of the Laha.
A. significant
B. major
C. simple
D. developed
CLOSEST MEANING.
The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.
A. cure
B. generate
C. protect
D. remove
Closest in meaning:
They were exhausted after the long trip.
.great
happy
plentiful
very tired
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February.
” If I were you, I wouldn’t make a fuss, ” he said.
He accused me of making a fuss.
He advised me not to make a fuss.
He refused to make a fuss.
He denied making a fuss.
Closest in meaning
We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing-up.
A. join
B. break
C. share
D. pick up
Closest in meaning
I am looking forward to seeing you
I don'y have tim to see you
I will try to find some time to see you
I should find some time to see you
I am expecting to see you
Wanie : Where is my bag? I can’t find it anywhere. Did you take it?
Siti : Oh no! You are not pinning this one on me (1)
telling me
Blaming me
Reminding me
Commanding me
Wanie : You used it the last time without my permission.
Siti : That was the only time. Go and look for it first before you point the finger at others (2).
contact someone
accuse someone
reply someone
rebel
Wanie : All right. I’ll see to it (3) now.
Siti : Good.
do
see
view
watch
Amin : Ooh! I’ve been led on a wild goose chase (1). Thinking of it makes me see red.
an unavoidable errand
a spiritual journey
a useless search
a tiring race
Amin : Ooh! I’ve been led on a wild goose chase. Thinking of it makes me see red (2).
tired
angry
violent
anxious
Serena : What’s bothering you? You’re beating round the bush (3). I don’t know what you mean.
Amin : It’s Haziq. He is really a nuisance at times!
talking too fast
not making any news
not going straight to the point
going to help me without hesitation
Mak Cik Endon shook her head. Then in a low voice she replied, trying to wipe away tears that rolled down her cheeks, “Just a stone’s throw (4) away!”
very far
very near
throw the stones
many stones around
Linda: Why are you so upset?
Syura: I don’t like to sit at the place I have been assigned.
Linda: Is there a problem?
Syura: Yes, I can’t make out (1) what is written on the board as my eyesight is not good.
see
understand
hear
imagine
Linda: I think you should speak up (2) if there is a problem. Why don’t you tell the teacher?
Syura: Well… Er…
argue
complain
defend your idea
say what you feel
Linda: Don’t worry, you can count on (3) me to help you.
Syura: Thank you so much.
use
follow
believe in
depend on
Get it out of your head (3) and do something else instead of looking for it. You may be able to find it when you are least expected to do so.
figure it out
remember it
understand it
stop thinking about it
Dear Anand,
I’m so bored. I don’t know what to do with my free time. As a result, I simply sit in front of the television whenever I have the time. I know that doesn’t sound very healthy and it is certainly time for me to take up (1) a hobby as you have suggested.
hold something
take part in
encourage
having fun
You are absolutely correct. I can’t agree more! (2) The problem is I don’t know what hobby I should take up.
agree partly
refuse to agree
agree completely
agree conditionally
Perhaps I should surf the internet to see if there is anything that catches my fancy (3). There is bound to be something I can find.
interests me
is suitable for me
is favourable to me
I think is worth doing
By the way, you said that you would visit me this holiday. Please don’t go back on your word (4). I look forward to seeing you. Bye.
Your friend,
James
make progress
carry out your duty
agree but regret later
fail to keep your promise
This is my last day in school as I am retiring from work. It is with a heavy heart that I am here before you today.
with fright
with sadness
with tiredness
with happiness
Do you remember the time when you pulled my leg with an April Fool art? It was so funny that even the headmaster laughed about it!
tricked me
treated me
stole from me
laughed at me
I hope you will also continue to visit me for I live just a stone’s throw away. I live you all.
nearby
oversea
next door
far away
Ali : Bakar, can you lend me a hand?
join me
help me
trust me
support me
Bakar : I’m afraid not. my hands are full. I’m not done with the painting yet.
I am tired
I am busy
I need rest
I have problems
Ali : What? I thought Suresh was helping you.
Bakar: He was not serious, so Encik Lokman sent him about his business. (2 answers!)
sacked him
scolded him
criticzed him
dismissed him
Sandy : Please come and help me, Susie. I can’t make head nor tail of this problem.
can’t read anything for
can’t make a model of
can’t understand anything about
don’t have enough information about
Suzie : All right, but don’t you think it’s time you knuckle down认真 to some serious studying. But, I guess my advice is like water off a duck’s back.
will flow away
will make you think
will not make you wet
will have no effect or reaction
Sandy : I know it’s my fault错. I’ll turn over a new leaf. For the moment, please give me a hand.
turn over the leaves
become a smart person
change my bad attitude
change the plants for you
So, to be in the pink of health, you should consume red fruits and vegetables.
wear pink
be healthy
be strong and big
have a pink cheeks
Make a full meal of these fruits and vegetables and eat to your heart’s content at least three times a week.
as much as you like
until you are overweight
as much as you can afford
as much as your heart can take
However, if you follow this diet by fits and starts, you will not reap the benefits.
step by step
irregularly
bit by bit
regularly
Barney : Have you heard that Peter’s house has been put on the market.
rented out
offered for sale
emptied of furniture
vacated for renovation
Barney : Yes, they should. We are at the mercy of the developers who build houses without considering the impact on the environment.
completely controlled by
severely criticized by
totally forgotten by
rudely treated by
Helen : My parents’ house is also on a hill slope. They like the fresh air and greenery. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that their house does not suffer the same fate.
keeping calm
hoping for the best
putting my hands together
solving problems by myself
This morning, Joo Ann took my magazines without asking me. When I scolded her, she ran to mum and cried. Crocodile tears! Luckily, mum realized the truth. My little sister is awful.
Angry crying
Loud weeping
Crying and yelling
Tears that is not real
The stories of Sybil Karthigesu caught my eye.
hurt my eye
were well written
were not interesting
grabbed my attention
After the exhibition, we stopped to grab a bite before returning to the school. It was an interesting day.
get free food
eat something
buy souvenirs
take photographs
I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.
correct
suitable
exact
right
Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.
recommendation
photograph
curriculum vitae
reference
Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
vanishing
destroying
polluting
damaging
Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.
organization
damage
protection
contamination
After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each.
penalty
goal
score
draw
After such a difficult period of time, they finally tied the knot.
broke up
had a row
gave up on
got married
Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise.
reduced
recognized
practiced
encouraged
Underwater activities are less varied and the most popular of which are snorkeling and scuba diving
portable
durable
familiar
diverse
An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross
Societies in 1991.
started
dedicated
treated
helped
In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and
prisoners of war.
mounted
interested
devoted
excited
We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.
pollution
disaster
convention
epidemic
Women should never be considered to be better suited for childbearing and homemaking rather than for involvement in the public life of business or politics.
education
recognition
participation
advocate
The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for attracting direct
investment which flows into and within ASEAN.
produce
improve
found
combine
Paid employment has undoubtedly brought economic and social gains to many women.
easily
certainly
independently
freely
The mission statement of the International Movement as formulated in the "Strategy 2010" document of the
Federation is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity.
weak and unprotected
deaf and mute
poor and disabled
wealthy and famous
Closest meaning
The ending of the film was quite touching.
moving
surprising
moved
surprised
CLOSEST MEANING.
Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.
A. avoid
B. cure
C. forbid
D. reduce
CLOSEST MEANING.
But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music competition.
A. show
B. quiz
C. contest
D. tour
It is _________ for him to enjoy the party because he's fairly busy now
unlike
likeable
likely
unlikely
The waiter said, “Would you mind moving to another table?”
The waiter asked me to move to another table.
The waiter advised me to move to another table.
The waiter insisted me to move to another table.
The waiter told me not to move to another table.
The ____________ of energy in this area has increased a lot since a new modern resort was built.
consume
consumption
deplete
depletion
Mark the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.
Old buildings should be razed to make space for new and modern ones.
renovated
demolished
remodeled
built
CLOSEST MEANING.
Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.
A. compounds
B. comprises
C. produces
D. provides
"Huy hasn't finished his assignment, has he?"
- "_____________"
Yes, he has. He hasn't finished it yet
Yes, he hasn't. He's too lazy
No, he has in spite of being a good student
No, he hasn't because of his illness
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning
Although they were tired, they wanted to watch the film.
In spite
Despite
Though
Even
2. Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
A. give a thought about
B. prepare a plan for
C. make a decision on
D. pay attention to
