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Synonyms Practice 9

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The old man was too feeble to sit down at his table and write his letter, so his nephew wrote down what he wanted to say.

a)

tired

b)

weak

c)

timid

d)

blind

e)

crazy

2.

This animal has a ferocious appearance and sometimes a combative nature.

a)

grim

b)

harmful

c)

savage

d)

harsh

e)

docile

3.

Spies generally use fictitious names when they deal with the enemies.

a)

foul

b)

false

c)

real

d)

foreign

e)

cogent

4.

Students have to fill out many forms before beginning classes.

a)

complete

b)

eliminate

c)

produce

d)

distribute

e)

apply for

5.

The man neglected to file his income tax form and therefore had to pay a fine.

a)

penalty

b)

failure

c)

promise

d)

refusal

e)

praise

6.

Gasoline is fired by spark plugs in the engine.

a)

excited

b)

ignited

c)

scorched

d)

struck

e)

extinguished

7.

The fitness of a person depends upon the amount of food, exercise, and rest he gets.

a)

readiness

b)

eligibility

c)

health

d)

preparation

e)

offence

8.

Supporters of no-fault automobile insurance believe it corrects flaws in the older system, which requires that blame be determined before claims are settled.

a)

amenities

b)

defects

c)

discrepancies

d)

ingredients

e)

instruments

9.

It is useless to attempt to flee from every danger; some risks must be taken, be it an individual or a nation.

a)

hide oneself

b)

run away

c)

protect oneself

d)

hesitate

e)

deal with

10.

Earth is just the right distance from the sun to maintain the conditions for life to flourish.

a)

commence

b)

thrive

c)

flounder

d)

vegetate

e)

wither

11.

Although the price of gold fluctuates daily, it is quite safe if you want to invest in it.

a)

increases

b)

changes

c)

stabilizes

d)

decreases

e)

pleases

12.

The focus of economics is the production and distribution of goods and services.

a)

fixation

b)

dissipation

c)

result

d)

concern

e)

output

13.

The founder of the Turkish Republic is Ataturk.

a)

leader

b)

backer

c)

discover

d)

originator

e)

donor

14.

Blackberries are very fragile, but they are also delectable to eat.

a)

delicate

b)

poisonous

c)

spicy

d)

salty

e)

sour

15.

A tapestry is functional as well as decorative in that it serves to insulate rooms.

a)

satisfactory

b)

ornamental

c)

enormous

d)

useful

e)

irreplaceable

16.

Miss Ford became furious when she received the insulting letter.

a)

ghastly

b)

resentful

c)

fugitive

d)

irate

e)

spry

17.

The chemist tried to fuse the two wires, but he failed to do so.

a)

separate

b)

unite

c)

bend

d)

straighten

e)

jerked

18.

It is usually futile to argue with a person once he has made up his mind.

a)

unpleasant

b)

encouraging

c)

helpful

d)

useless

e)

harmful

19.

Nobody has the faintest idea where the politician gained all his wealth. All that is known about his is that he was leading a humble life not long ago.

a)

confiscated

b)

obscured

c)

purloined

d)

conquered

e)

acquired

20.

A hush fell over the guests who had gathered for the graduation ceremony.

a)

witnessed

b)

gaped

c)

participated

d)

assembled

e)

sweltered