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Mastering Reference Words and Meanings

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the reference word in the sentence: 'Sarah lost her keys, and she can't find them'?

a)

keys

b)

them

c)

her

d)

Sarah

2.

Identify the synonym of 'happy'

a)

Joyful

b)

Frustrated

c)

Miserable

d)

Bored

3.

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly, which startled the cat', what does 'which' refer to?

a)

The dog's size and breed.

b)

The sound of the bark itself.

c)

The cat's reaction to the dog.

d)

The action of the dog barking loudly.

4.

Choose the antonym of 'difficult'

a)

Clear-cut

b)

Simple

c)

Easy

d)

Straightforward

5.

In the phrase 'The weather was so hot that it was unbearable', what does 'it' refer to?

a)

the condition of the weather being hot

b)

the time of day being late

c)

the humidity level

d)

the temperature being cold

6.

Identify the antonym of 'generous'

a)

Selfish

b)

Uncharitable

c)

Greedy

d)

Stingy

7.

In the context of 'The teacher praised the student for her hard work, which made her proud', what does 'which' refer to?

a)

The student's hard work itself.

b)

The action of the teacher praising the student for her hard work.

c)

The teacher's overall teaching style.

d)

The student's feelings about her classmates.

8.

What is a synonym for 'difficult'

a)

Manageable

b)

Challenging

c)

Unclear

d)

Complicated

9.

Choose the antonym of 'bright'

a)

Faded

b)

Dim

c)

Gloomy

d)

Dull

10.

What is the reference word in the sentence: 'The children played outside until they were tired'?

a)

them

b)

the children

c)

outside

d)

they

11.

New Zealand is becoming an increasingly popular destination for overseas visitors. It attracts tourists and people on business, but the vast majority come as students.


'It' refers to ______

a)

overseas

b)

New Zealand

c)

a popular destination

12.

The Freeform Classroom has dramatically reduced the number of students who receive a grade of D, fail or withdraw from the course.

a)

The Freeform Classroom

b)

students

c)

course

13.

What reference word could replace the underlined words?


Professor Edwards has been lecturing for 16 years.

a)

They

b)

She

c)

He

d)

It

14.

It attracts tourists and people on business, but the vast majority come as students. Mostly from Asian countries, they stay for anything from a few weeks to a few years or more, studying at language schools, colleges and universities.


'They' refers to _________.

a)

Asian countries

b)

students

c)

tourists and people on business

15.

If you are stung by a bee. The area around the sting will quickly redden and swell. The swelling will reduce after one hour. But it may remain itchy for one day. What does "it" refer to?

a)

The bee

b)

The swelling

c)

The area around the sting by the bee

d)

One hour after the sting by the bee