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Determine the Meaning of Words Using Synonyms

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The flowers grow profusely in the garden.

a)

healthily

b)

wildly

c)

plentifully

d)

colourfully

2.

The news story revealed the squalor of the old prison cells.

a)

security

b)

strength

c)

ambiance

d)

filthiness

3.

Although she had visited the site on many occasions, nothing had compared her for the grandeur of the sunset on that day.

a)

colourfulness

b)

splendor

c)

gaudiness

d)

harmony

4.

For the first time in a decade the company disclosed a deficit in its accounts.

a)

error

b)

defect

c)

balance

d)

shortfall

5.

It was impossible to rectify the error made by the computer since inaccurate information had been fed into it.

a)

alter

b)

erase

c)

correct

d)

determine

6.

Although some words and forms of addresses are archaic most people still understand what they mean.

a)

old-fashioned

b)

misused

c)

unacceptable

d)

unconventional

7.

During the final stages of the trial a new witness was called to corroborate the testimony of the accused.

a)

clarify

b)

confirm

c)

conclude

d)

compliment

8.

The employees were skeptical about the usefulness of the new procedure.

a)

unenthusiastic

b)

concerned

c)

forewarned

d)

doubtful

9.

During the rainstorm yesterday the wind blew incessantly across the island.

a)

noisily

b)

furiously

c)

constantly

d)

occasionally

10.

The stricken family thanked the entire community for their benevolence after the earthquake.

a)

kindness

b)

courtesy

c)

tolerance

d)

friendship

11.

The prizewinning garden boasted a profusion of rare plants.

a)

variety

b)

abundance

c)

display

d)

scarcity

12.

The book-keeper said that our account was dormant.

a)

inadequate

b)

transferred

c)

overdrawn

d)

inactive

13.

We are asking that you make use of the expertise to help us to train some students.

a)

skill

b)

exposure

c)

advice

d)

experience

14.

The new employee seems to be a very zealous worker.

a)

untrustworthy

b)

enthusiastic

c)

skilful

d)

awkward

15.

We found it very hard to put up with his belligerent attitude.

a)

prying

b)

destructive

c)

quarrelsome

d)

uncharitable

16.

He did everything possible to thwart the efforts of the relatives to have the will probated.

a)

weaken

b)

ridicule

c)

obstruct

d)

defy

17.

Some people because of lack of candour have difficulty making friends.

a)

charm

b)

frankness

c)

ingenuity

d)

courtesy

18.

We greatly admired her for her valour.

a)

temerity

b)

courage

c)

spirit

d)

dexterity

19.

The Finance Committee accepted the team's recommendations for the nutrition plan, because they seemed feasible and could ne implemented at an early date.

a)

lenient

b)

logical

c)

practicable

d)

unique

20.

The earthquake caused widespread damage throughout the island.

a)

expansive

b)

unlimited

c)

immense

d)

extensive

21.

A citizen is expected to show complete allegiance to his native land.

a)

obedience

b)

loyalty

c)

homage

d)

respect