WorksheetsCLB HSG_LESSON 10
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
________ all odds, she recovered from her illness and went on to run a marathon.
agaisnt
with
beyond
under
After discovering the error in the data, the team agreed it was better to ______ it immediately rather than ignore it and risk larger problems later.
circumvent
bypass
tackle
overlook
The panel of experts had many different opinions at the start, but after a long debate, they ______ on a single, unified plan.
disconnected
diverged
dispersed
converged
The rival politicians had been locked in a bitter dispute for weeks, but after a lengthy private meeting, they finally saw ______ and announced a compromise.
black and white
eye to eye
the light at the end of the tunnel
the writing on the wall
The detective's alibi was ______; it accounted for every single minute of his time and was verified by multiple witnesses.
airtight
leaky
superficial
porous
The teacher wanted to change the classroom rules, but some students preferred the ______.
social status
status quo
status symbol
high status
The new phone design was so ______ that it surprised all the experts.
refined
potential
alternate
radical
The words in the questions are the same as the words in the passage.
Yes
No
Not always
In the 'True/False/Not Given' question type, general background knowledge is needed.
Yes
No
Not always
Over the years, the small village began to ______ into a large modern town.
refine
progress
alternative
evolve
The writer’s ______ idea for a story was new and exciting.
novel
mature
alternate
steady
The teacher used a diagram to elucidate the difficult math problem for the students. (SIMILAR)
obscure
simplify
clarify
complicate
The instruction manual for the device was abstruse and full of technical jargon. I don’t understand. (SIMILAR)
easy to understand
difficult to understand
long-winded
repetitive
I got to the party at 8 p.m., but Sarah (already leave) (a)
She would have passed the exam if she (study) (a) harder.
The first telephone (invent) (a) by Alexander Graham Bell.
When I moved to Japan, I quickly got used to (eat) (a) with chopsticks.
The climbers reached a plateau (offer) (a) a stunning view of the valley.
She smiled as if she (just / hear) (a) the best news of her life.
Were I you, I (ask) (a) for his help.
