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CLOSET IN MEANING

Total questions: 104

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is the opposite of straight?

a)

beautiful

b)

rooked

c)

definite

d)

self-conscious

2.

There are substantial differences between the two species.

a)

amazing

b)

slight

c)

onsiderable

d)

difficult

3.

You need to dress neatly and elegantly for the interview. The first impression is very important.

a)

formally

b)

shabbily

c)

untidy

d)

comfortably

4.

What are the synonyms of the word policeman?

a)

bobby

b)

cop

c)

crime

d)

humancatch

5.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

According to his colleagues, he's a very awkward person to deal with.

a)

clear

b)

easy

c)

graceful

d)

detrimental

6.

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.

a)

mandatory

b)

alternative

c)

optional

d)

selective

7.

The opposite of RESPONSIBLE

a)

DISresponsible

b)

ILresponsible

c)

IMresponsible

d)

IRresponsible

e)

UNresponsible

8.

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. .

a)

seek

b)

neglect

c)

continue

d)

desire

9.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

The country displayed all the features of a stagnant economy.

a)

flexible

b)

worthwhile

c)

crude

d)

vibrant

10.

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.

a)

flexible

b)

considerable

c)

crude

d)

delicate

11.

Today, women make up about one-half of high-paying excutive, administrative, and managerial occupations.

a)

a.Employers

b)

b.Jobs

c)

c.Professions

d)

d.Employment

12.

The opposite of FORTUNATELY

a)

DISfortunately

b)

ILfortunately

c)

IMfortunately

d)

IRfortunately

e)

UNfortunately

13.

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.

a)

concurrently

b)

differently

c)

respectively

d)

subsequently

14.

New small businesses provide temporary workers to companies that are outsourcing, and individuals find new ways to do business over the Internet.

a)

a.Permanent

b)

b.Passing

c)

c.Limited

d)

d.Short-term

15.

The opposite of CONFORTABLE

a)

DISconfortable

b)

ILconfortable

c)

INconfortable

d)

IRconfortable

e)

UNconfortable

16.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

The laws restricting pollution in the city are very rigid.

a)

flexible

b)

considerable

c)

crude

d)

delicate

17.

Choose the opposite meaning of the adjective written in red.

Despite the weather, supplies of food after the harvest were plentiful.

a)

approximate

b)

innocent

c)

even

d)

scarce

18.

Which of the following words have the same meaning as "patient"

a)

annoyed

b)

edgy

c)

hasty

d)

serene

19.

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.

a)

flexible

b)

considerable

c)

crude

d)

delicate

20.

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.

a)

practical

b)

academic

c)

analytical

d)

logical

21.

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.

a)

tertiary education

b)

vocational education

c)

secondary education

d)

skill education

22.

Be careful ! It ........................ dangerous If you go out there !

a)

will be

b)

is

c)

will

d)

really

23.

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)

A. assistance

b)

B. bend

c)

C. delicate

d)

D. identity

24.

I ................... well with my sister.

a)

get long

b)

get along

c)

get a long

d)

get alone

25.

The antonym

I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer

a)

unplanned

b)

deliberate

c)

accidental

d)

unintennational

26.

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)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

27.

The antonym of ancestor is

a)

friend

b)

relative

c)

descendant

d)

forefather

28.

The antonym

She seems satisfied with her preparations for Tet .

A. happy B. exciting C. disappointed D. important

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

29.

Which word(s) is(are) the closest in meaning with "identify"?

a)

point out

b)

recognize

c)

identity

30.

Closest in meaning

Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.

a)

 large  quantity 

b)

small  quantity

c)

excess 

d)

sufficienc    

31.

Closest in meaning

The teacher gave some suggestions on what would come out for the examination.

a)

A. symptoms

b)

B. demonstrations

c)

C. effects

d)

D. hints

32.

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.

a)

talk

b)

quit

c)

continue

d)

stop

33.

It was essential for him to be financially ________ of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job

a)

depedent

b)

independent

c)

dependable

d)

undependable

34.

Closest in meaning

GCSE are not compulsory, but they are the most common qualifications taken by students.

a)

A. required

b)

B. applied

c)

C. fulfilled

d)

D. specialized

35.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Young people still like wearing jeans nowadays.

a)
enjoy
b)
hate
c)
dislike
d)
mind
36.

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)

A. boring                     

b)

B. difficult   

c)

C. simple    

d)

. easy

37.

________ time-management skill is a core requirement for this job

a)

solving

b)

adapting

c)

developing

d)

mastering

38.

Closest in meaning:

As a government official, Franklin often traveled abroad       

  

a)

alone

b)

secretly      

c)

overseas    

d)

widely

39.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Gathering and hunting still play an important role in the economy of the Laha.

        

a)

 A. significant      

b)

B. major  

c)

C. simple

d)

D. developed

40.

CLOSEST MEANING.

The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.

a)

A. cure

b)

B. generate

c)

C. protect

d)

D. remove

41.

Closest in meaning:

They were exhausted after the long trip.

a)

.great

b)

happy

c)

plentiful 

d)

very tired

42.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Tet is a festival which occurs in late January or early February.

a)
happens
b)
begins
c)
causes
d)
ends
43.

” If I were you, I wouldn’t make a fuss, ” he said.

a)

He accused me of making a fuss.

b)

He advised me not to make a fuss.

c)

He refused to make a fuss.

d)

He denied making a fuss.

44.

Closest in meaning

We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the washing-up.

                                                                              

a)

A. join 

b)

B. break

c)

C. share 

d)

D. pick up

45.

Closest in meaning

I am looking forward to seeing you

a)

I don'y have tim to see you

b)

I will try to find some time to see you

c)

I should find some time to see you

d)

I am expecting to see you

46.

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)

a)

telling me

b)

Blaming me

c)

Reminding me

d)

Commanding me

47.

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).

a)

contact someone

b)

accuse someone

c)

reply someone

d)

rebel

48.

Wanie : All right. I’ll see to it (3) now.

Siti : Good.

a)

do

b)

see

c)

view

d)

watch

49.

Amin : Ooh! I’ve been led on a wild goose chase (1). Thinking of it makes me see red.

a)

an unavoidable errand

b)

a spiritual journey

c)

a useless search

d)

a tiring race

50.

Amin : Ooh! I’ve been led on a wild goose chase. Thinking of it makes me see red (2).

a)

tired

b)

angry

c)

violent

d)

anxious

51.

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!

a)

talking too fast

b)

not making any news

c)

not going straight to the point

d)

going to help me without hesitation

52.

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!”

a)

very far

b)

very near

c)

throw the stones

d)

many stones around

53.

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.

a)

see

b)

understand

c)

hear

d)

imagine

54.

Linda: I think you should speak up (2) if there is a problem. Why don’t you tell the teacher?

Syura: Well… Er…

a)

argue

b)

complain

c)

defend your idea

d)

say what you feel

55.

Linda: Don’t worry, you can count on (3) me to help you.

Syura: Thank you so much.

a)

use

b)

follow

c)

believe in

d)

depend on

56.

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.

a)

figure it out

b)

remember it

c)

understand it

d)

stop thinking about it

57.

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.

a)

hold something

b)

take part in

c)

encourage

d)

having fun

58.

You are absolutely correct. I can’t agree more! (2) The problem is I don’t know what hobby I should take up.

a)

agree partly

b)

refuse to agree

c)

agree completely

d)

agree conditionally

59.

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.

a)

interests me

b)

is suitable for me

c)

is favourable to me

d)

I think is worth doing

60.

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

a)

make progress

b)

carry out your duty

c)

agree but regret later

d)

fail to keep your promise

61.

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.

a)

with fright

b)

with sadness

c)

with tiredness

d)

with happiness

62.

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!

a)

tricked me

b)

treated me

c)

stole from me

d)

laughed at me

63.

I hope you will also continue to visit me for I live just a stone’s throw away. I live you all.

a)

nearby

b)

oversea

c)

next door

d)

far away

64.

Ali : Bakar, can you lend me a hand?

a)

join me

b)

help me

c)

trust me

d)

support me

65.

Bakar : I’m afraid not. my hands are full. I’m not done with the painting yet.

a)

I am tired

b)

I am busy

c)

I need rest

d)

I have problems

66.

Ali : What? I thought Suresh was helping you.

Bakar: He was not serious, so Encik Lokman sent him about his business. (2 answers!)

a)

sacked him

b)

scolded him

c)

criticzed him

d)

dismissed him

67.

Sandy : Please come and help me, Susie. I can’t make head nor tail of this problem.

a)

can’t read anything for

b)

can’t make a model of

c)

can’t understand anything about

d)

don’t have enough information about

68.

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.

a)

will flow away

b)

will make you think

c)

will not make you wet

d)

will have no effect or reaction

69.

Sandy : I know it’s my fault错. I’ll turn over a new leaf. For the moment, please give me a hand.

a)

turn over the leaves

b)

become a smart person

c)

change my bad attitude

d)

change the plants for you

70.

So, to be in the pink of health, you should consume red fruits and vegetables.

a)

wear pink

b)

be healthy

c)

be strong and big

d)

have a pink cheeks

71.

Make a full meal of these fruits and vegetables and eat to your heart’s content at least three times a week.

a)

as much as you like

b)

until you are overweight

c)

as much as you can afford

d)

as much as your heart can take

72.

However, if you follow this diet by fits and starts, you will not reap the benefits.

a)

step by step

b)

irregularly

c)

bit by bit

d)

regularly

73.

Barney : Have you heard that Peter’s house has been put on the market.

a)

rented out

b)

offered for sale

c)

emptied of furniture

d)

vacated for renovation

74.

Barney : Yes, they should. We are at the mercy of the developers who build houses without considering the impact on the environment.

a)

completely controlled by

b)

severely criticized by

c)

totally forgotten by

d)

rudely treated by

75.

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.

a)

keeping calm

b)

hoping for the best

c)

putting my hands together

d)

solving problems by myself

76.

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.

a)

Angry crying

b)

Loud weeping

c)

Crying and yelling

d)

Tears that is not real

77.

The stories of Sybil Karthigesu caught my eye.

a)

hurt my eye

b)

were well written

c)

were not interesting

d)

grabbed my attention

78.

After the exhibition, we stopped to grab a bite before returning to the school. It was an interesting day.

a)

get free food

b)

eat something

c)

buy souvenirs

d)

take photographs

79.

I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.

a)

correct

b)

suitable

c)

exact

d)

right

80.

Before the interview, you have to send a letter of application and your résumé to the company.

a)

recommendation

b)

photograph

c)

curriculum vitae

d)

reference

81.

Life on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.

a)

vanishing

b)

destroying

c)

polluting

d)

damaging

82.

Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause destruction to wildlife.

a)

organization

b)

damage

c)

protection

d)

contamination

83.

After a tie, there are two overtime periods of three minutes each.

a)

penalty

b)

goal

c)

score

d)

draw

84.

After such a difficult period of time, they finally tied the knot.

a)

broke up

b)

had a row

c)

gave up on

d)

got married

85.

Aquatic sports have long been acknowledged as excellent ways to take physical exercise.

a)

reduced

b)

recognized

c)

practiced

d)

encouraged

86.

Underwater activities are less varied and the most popular of which are snorkeling and scuba diving

a)

portable

b)

durable

c)

familiar

d)

diverse

87.

An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross

Societies in 1991.

a)

started

b)

dedicated

c)

treated

d)

helped

88.

In times of war, the Red Cross is dedicated to reducing the sufferings of wounded soldiers, civilians, and

prisoners of war.

a)

mounted

b)

interested

c)

devoted

d)

excited

89.

We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe.

a)

pollution

b)

disaster

c)

convention

d)

epidemic

90.

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.

a)

education

b)

recognition

c)

participation

d)

advocate

91.

The ASEAN Investment Area aims to enhance the competitiveness of the region for attracting direct

investment which flows into and within ASEAN.

a)

produce

b)

improve

c)

found

d)

combine

92.

Paid employment has undoubtedly brought economic and social gains to many women.

a)

easily

b)

certainly

c)

independently

d)

freely

93.

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.

a)

weak and unprotected

b)

deaf and mute

c)

poor and disabled

d)

wealthy and famous

94.

Closest meaning

The ending of the film was quite touching.

a)

moving     

b)

surprising   

c)

moved   

d)

surprised

95.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

a)

A. avoid

b)

B. cure

c)

C. forbid

d)

D. reduce

96.

CLOSEST MEANING.

But for your support, our band couldn’t have won the Grand Music competition.

a)

A. show

b)

B. quiz

c)

C. contest

d)

D. tour

97.

It is _________ for him to enjoy the party because he's fairly busy now

a)

unlike

b)

likeable

c)

likely

d)

unlikely

98.

The waiter said, “Would you mind moving to another table?”

a)

The waiter asked me to move to another table.

b)

The waiter advised me to move to another table.

c)

The waiter insisted me to move to another table.

d)

The waiter told me not to move to another table.

99.

The ____________ of energy in this area has increased a lot since a new modern resort was built.

a)

consume

b)

consumption

c)

deplete

d)

depletion

100.

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.

a)

renovated

b)

demolished

c)

remodeled

d)

built

101.

CLOSEST MEANING.

Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.

a)

A. compounds

b)

B. comprises   

c)

C. produces

d)

D. provides

102.

"Huy hasn't finished his assignment, has he?"

- "_____________"

a)

Yes, he has. He hasn't finished it yet

b)

Yes, he hasn't. He's too lazy

c)

No, he has in spite of being a good student

d)

No, he hasn't because of his illness

103.

Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning

Although they were tired, they wanted to watch the film.

a)

In spite  

b)

Despite 

c)

Though 

d)

Even

104.

2. Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.

a)

A. give a thought about       

b)

B. prepare a plan for      

c)

C. make a decision on

d)

         D. pay attention to