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PASSAGE 1: Chocolate for the masses

Total questions: 140

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a collaboration" in this context: "A collaboration between firms boosted confectionery innovation"?

a)

Competition

b)

Partnership

c)

Isolation

d)

Conflict

2.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a degree of smoothness" in this context: "A degree of smoothness in chocolate enhances quality"?

a)

Rough texture

b)

Smoothness level

c)

Uneven surface

d)

Grainy quality

3.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a democratic system" in this context: "A democratic system supports fair industrial policies"?

a)

Authoritarian rule

b)

Participatory governance

c)

Dictatorial control

d)

Monarchical system

4.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a mayor" in this context: "A mayor promoted local confectionery industries"?

a)

Farmer

b)

City leader

c)

Teacher

d)

Merchant

5.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a target" in this context: "A target for production efficiency drives factories"?

a)

Obstacle

b)

Goal

c)

Failure

d)

Barrier

6.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a true assembly-line operation" in this context: "A true assembly-line operation transformed candy production"?

a)

Manual process

b)

Automated assembly

c)

Individual crafting

d)

Traditional method

7.

Which term is closest in meaning to "accessible" in this context: "Accessible sweets appeal to consumers"?

a)

Unreachable

b)

Available

c)

Expensive

d)

Hidden

8.

Which term is closest in meaning to "affordable" in this context: "Affordable confections boost market demand"?

a)

Costly

b)

Inexpensive

c)

Exclusive

d)

Rare

9.

Which term is closest in meaning to "achieve" in this context: "Factories achieve high production rates"?

a)

Fail

b)

Accomplish

c)

Delay

d)

Avoid

10.

Which term is closest in meaning to "adequate" in this context: "Adequate resources ensure quality production"?

a)

Insufficient

b)

Sufficient

c)

Excessive

d)

Limited

11.

Which term is closest in meaning to "adulteration" in this context: "Adulteration of sweets harms consumer trust"?

a)

Purification

b)

Contamination

c)

Enhancement

d)

Improvement

12.

Which term is closest in meaning to "advertise" in this context: "Companies advertise new candies to attract buyers"?

a)

Hide

b)

Promote

c)

Suppress

d)

Conceal

13.

Which term is closest in meaning to "Alternatively" in this context: "Alternatively, firms use local ingredients"?

a)

Similarly

b)

Instead

c)

Likewise

d)

Accordingly

14.

Which term is closest in meaning to "an international exhibition" in this context: "An international exhibition showcased confectionery"?

a)

Local market

b)

Global showcase

c)

Private sale

d)

Regional fair

15.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be adopted" in this context: "New methods be adopted to improve production"?

a)

Be rejected

b)

Be implemented

c)

Be ignored

d)

Be abandoned

16.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be cast into" in this context: "Chocolate be cast into molds for shaping"?

a)

Be melted

b)

Be shaped as

c)

Be broken

d)

Be discarded

17.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be extracted" in this context: "Cocoa be extracted for chocolate production"?

a)

Be added

b)

Be obtained

c)

Be removed

d)

Be destroyed

18.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be known for" in this context: "Brands be known for quality sweets"?

a)

Be unrecognized

b)

Be famous for

c)

Be ignored

d)

Be obscure

19.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be mechanized" in this context: "Factories be mechanized to boost efficiency"?

a)

Be manual

b)

Be automated

c)

Be traditional

d)

Be outdated

20.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be pulverized into" in this context: "Sugar be pulverized into fine particles"?

a)

Be solidified

b)

Be ground into

c)

Be melted

d)

Be enlarged

21.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be replaced" in this context: "Manual methods be replaced by machines"?

a)

Be retained

b)

Be substituted

c)

Be kept

d)

Be restored

22.

Which term is closest in meaning to "become far more widely available" in this context: "Sweets become far more widely available to consumers"?

a)

Become scarce

b)

Become accessible

c)

Become exclusive

d)

Become rare

23.

Which term is closest in meaning to "become universal" in this context: "Chocolate become universal in diets"?

a)

Become limited

b)

Become widespread

c)

Become restricted

d)

Become uncommon

24.

Which term is closest in meaning to "come up with the idea" in this context: "Entrepreneurs come up with the idea for new sweets"?

a)

Abandon a concept

b)

Invent a concept

c)

Ignore a plan

d)

Reject an idea

25.

Which term is closest in meaning to "command the market" in this context: "Brands command the market with quality products"?

a)

Lose the market

b)

Dominate the market

c)

Share the market

d)

Exit the market

26.

Which term is closest in meaning to "confectionery - confections" in this context: "Confectionery drives economic growth"?

a)

Machinery

b)

Sweets

c)

Furniture

d)

Textiles

27.

Which term is closest in meaning to "consumption" in this context: "Consumption of sweets reflects demand"?

a)

Production

b)

Intake

c)

Storage

d)

Disposal

28.

Which term is closest in meaning to "contain" in this context: "Products contain quality ingredients"?

a)

Exclude

b)

Include

c)

Remove

d)

Omit

29.

Which term is closest in meaning to "cost-cutting methods" in this context: "Cost-cutting methods boost factory profits"?

a)

Expensive techniques

b)

Cost-saving techniques

c)

Wasteful methods

d)

Costly strategies

30.

Which term is closest in meaning to "develop a taste for" in this context: "Consumers develop a taste for new sweets"?

a)

Dislike

b)

Enjoy

c)

Avoid

d)

Reject

31.

Which term is closest in meaning to "dining rooms" in this context: "Dining rooms reflect modern eating trends"?

a)

Kitchens

b)

Meal rooms

c)

Bedrooms

d)

Workshops

32.

Which term is closest in meaning to "discover" in this context: "Scientists discover new production methods"?

a)

Conceal

b)

Uncover

c)

Ignore

d)

Hide

33.

Which term is closest in meaning to "dominate" in this context: "Brands dominate the confectionery market"?

a)

Compete

b)

Lead

c)

Follow

d)

Decline

34.

Which term is closest in meaning to "elect" in this context: "Communities elect officials to regulate industries"?

a)

A) Appoint

b)

B) Choose

c)

C) Dismiss

d)

D) Reject

35.

Which term is closest in meaning to "employ" in this context: "Factories employ advanced machinery"?

a)

Abandon

b)

Use

c)

Discard

d)

Ignore

36.

Which term is closest in meaning to "entertain" in this context: "Campaigns entertain consumers with creative ads"?

a)

Bore

b)

Amuse

c)

Ignore

d)

Neglect

37.

Which term is closest in meaning to "escalate" in this context: "Demand for sweets escalate rapidly"?

a)

Decline

b)

Surge

c)

Stabilize

d)

Decrease

38.

Which term is closest in meaning to "establish" in this context: "Companies establish new factories"?

a)

Dismantle

b)

Set up

c)

Destroy

d)

Abandon

39.

Which term is closest in meaning to "evaporation" in this context: "Evaporation refines sugar in production"?

a)

Condensation

b)

Vaporization

c)

Freezing

d)

Solidification

40.

Which term is closest in meaning to "eventually" in this context: "Production eventually became automated"?

a)

Immediately

b)

Ultimately

c)

Instantly

d)

Promptly

41.

Which term is closest in meaning to "feed to" in this context: "Ingredients feed to machines for processing"?

a)

Remove from

b)

Supply to

c)

Withdraw from

d)

Extract from

42.

Which term is closest in meaning to "have a social conscience" in this context: "Firms have a social conscience in production"?

a)

Act selfishly

b)

Act ethically

c)

Ignore society

d)

Neglect ethics

43.

Which term is closest in meaning to "immediate" in this context: "Immediate quality checks ensure safety"?

a)

Delayed

b)

Instant

c)

Slow

d)

Gradual

44.

Which term is closest in meaning to "imposing mansion" in this context: "An imposing mansion reflects wealth"?

a)

Modest house

b)

Grand residence

c)

Simple cottage

d)

Small dwelling

45.

Which term is closest in meaning to "in essence" in this context: "In essence, quality drives markets"?

a)

Contrarily

b)

Essentially

c)

Differently

d)

Oppositely

46.

Which term is closest in meaning to "in existence" in this context: "Factories in existence produce sweets"?

a)

Non-existent

b)

Existing

c)

Extinct

d)

Obsolete

47.

Which term is closest in meaning to "in particular" in this context: "Chocolate, in particular, boosts sales"?

a)

Generally

b)

Specifically

c)

Broadly

d)

Vaguely

48.

Which term is closest in meaning to "in the midst of" in this context: "Production grew in the midst of industrialization"?

a)

Before

b)

During

c)

After

d)

Outside

49.

Which term is closest in meaning to "indeed" in this context: "Quality sweets indeed attract buyers"?

a)

Doubtfully

b)

Truly

c)

Unlikely

d)

Questionably

50.

Which term is closest in meaning to "infants" in this context: "Safe sweets for infants ensure health"?

a)

Adults

b)

Babies

c)

Teenagers

d)

Elderly

51.

Which term is closest in meaning to "ingredient" in this context: "Quality ingredients enhance sweets"?

a)

Waste

b)

Component

c)

Byproduct

d)

Residue

52.

Which term is closest in meaning to "inspire" in this context: "Innovations inspire new products"?

a)

Discourage

b)

Motivate

c)

Suppress

d)

Hinder

53.

Which term is closest in meaning to "invention" in this context: "The invention of machines transformed industries"?

a)

Destruction

b)

Creation

c)

Failure

d)

Removal

54.

Which term is closest in meaning to "investigation" in this context: "Investigation of ingredients ensures safety"?

a)

A) Ignorance

b)

B) Examination

c)

C) Neglect

d)

D) Avoidance

55.

Which term is closest in meaning to "machinery" in this context: "Machinery improves factory efficiency"?

a)

Tools

b)

Equipment

c)

Furniture

d)

Vehicles

56.

Which term is closest in meaning to "manufacture" in this context: "Companies manufacture quality sweets"?

a)

Destroy

b)

Produce

c)

Dismantle

d)

Discard

57.

Which term is closest in meaning to "mark the beginning of" in this context: "Machines mark the beginning of mass production"?

a)

End

b)

Initiate

c)

Halt

d)

Conclude

58.

Which term is closest in meaning to "mass production" in this context: "Mass production reduces confectionery costs"?

a)

Individual crafting

b)

Bulk production

c)

Manual labor

d)

Small-scale making

59.

Which term is closest in meaning to "merchants" in this context: "Merchants sell sweets globally"?

a)

Farmers

b)

Traders

c)

Workers

d)

Artists

60.

Which term is closest in meaning to "mix a blend of" in this context: "Factories mix a blend of ingredients for sweets"?

a)

Separate

b)

Combine a mixture

c)

Divide

d)

Isolate

61.

Which term is closest in meaning to "obtain" in this context: "Companies obtain quality ingredients"?

a)

Lose

b)

Acquire

c)

Discard

d)

Reject

62.

Which term is closest in meaning to "originally" in this context: "Sweets originally used local ingredients"?

a)

Recently

b)

Initially

c)

Currently

d)

Lately

63.

Which term is closest in meaning to "previous" in this context: "Previous methods were less efficient"?

a)

Future

b)

Earlier

c)

Next

d)

Upcoming

64.

Which term is closest in meaning to "private" in this context: "Private firms innovate confectionery"?

a)

Public

b)

Personal

c)

Open

d)

Shared

65.

Which term is closest in meaning to "proclaim health qualities" in this context: "Brands proclaim health qualities of sweets"?

a)

Deny benefits

b)

Announce benefits

c)

Hide advantages

d)

Ignore features

66.

Which term is closest in meaning to "production" in this context: "Production of sweets drives economies"?

a)

Consumption

b)

Manufacturing

c)

Destruction

d)

Storage

67.

Which term is closest in meaning to "products" in this context: "Quality products boost market sales"?

a)

Waste

b)

Goods

c)

Scraps

d)

Debris

68.

Which term is closest in meaning to "reach wide use" in this context: "Sweets reach wide use globally"?

a)

Become rare

b)

Gain popularity

c)

Stay limited

d)

Remain obscure

69.

Which term is closest in meaning to "refine" in this context: "Factories refine sugar for quality"?

a)

A) Contaminate

b)

B) Purify

c)

C) Spoil

d)

D) Corrupt

70.

Which term is closest in meaning to "samples" in this context: "Samples of sweets attract consumers"?

a)

Waste

b)

Specimens

c)

Leftovers

d)

Refuse

71.

Which term is closest in meaning to "shot up dramatically" in this context: "Demand shot up dramatically for sweets"?

a)

Fell sharply

b)

Surged greatly

c)

Stabilized

d)

Declined slowly

72.

Which term is closest in meaning to "suburb" in this context: "Factories in the suburb produce sweets"?

a)

City center

b)

Outskirts

c)

Downtown

d)

Urban core

73.

Which term is closest in meaning to "suspicious" in this context: "Consumers are suspicious of low-quality sweets"?

a)

Trusting

b)

Doubtful

c)

Confident

d)

Assured

74.

Which term is closest in meaning to "take place" in this context: "Innovations take place in factories"?

a)

Cancel

b)

Occur

c)

Stop

d)

End

75.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the analysis of" in this context: "The analysis of ingredients ensures safety"?

a)

Ignorance of

b)

Examination of

c)

Neglect of

d)

Avoidance of

76.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the elite" in this context: "The elite buy luxury sweets"?

a)

Common people

b)

Upper class

c)

General public

d)

Masses

77.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the introduction of" in this context: "The introduction of machines transformed production"?

a)

Removal of

b)

Launch of

c)

Exclusion of

d)

Elimination of

78.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the masses" in this context: "The masses demand affordable sweets"?

a)

Elite

b)

Common people

c)

Wealthy

d)

Aristocracy

79.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the modern era" in this context: "The modern era saw industrial growth"?

a)

Ancient times

b)

Contemporary period

c)

Medieval period

d)

Old age

80.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the populations" in this context: "The populations consume more sweets"?

a)

Individuals

b)

Residents

c)

Visitors

d)

Tourists

81.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the rising demand for" in this context: "The rising demand for sweets drives production"?

a)

Decreasing need

b)

Growing need

c)

Stable demand

d)

Falling request

82.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the wealthy" in this context: "The wealthy prefer luxury confections"?

a)

Poor

b)

Affluent

c)

Common

d)

Ordinary

83.

Which term is closest in meaning to "to transport" in this context: "To transport goods efficiently boosts markets"?

a)

Store

b)

Deliver

c)

Destroy

d)

Hide

84.

Which term is closest in meaning to "unscrupulous" in this context: "Unscrupulous practices harm food safety"?

a)

Ethical

b)

Dishonest

c)

Honest

d)

Moral

85.

Which term is closest in meaning to "various shapes" in this context: "Sweets in various shapes attract buyers"?

a)

Uniform designs

b)

Diverse designs

c)

Similar forms

d)

Identical shapes

86.

Which term is closest in meaning to "vastly improve" in this context: "Machines vastly improve production efficiency"?

a)

Slightly enhance

b)

Greatly enhance

c)

Minimally improve

d)

Barely advance

87.

Which term is closest in meaning to "well-founded" in this context: "Well-founded claims ensure consumer trust"?

a)

Unsubstantiated

b)

Justified

c)

Doubtful

d)

Questionable

88.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a fine powder" in this context: "Sugar ground into a fine powder improves quality"?

a)

Coarse grains

b)

Powdered substance

c)

Large particles

d)

Rough texture

89.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a health commission" in this context: "A health commission regulates food safety"?

a)

Local council

b)

Regulatory body

c)

City board

d)

Trade group

90.

Which term is closest in meaning to "a mill for grinding sugar" in this context: "A mill for grinding sugar boosts production"?

a)

Sugar storage

b)

Sugar grinder

c)

Sugar planter

d)

Sugar transporter

91.

Which term is closest in meaning to "almonds" in this context: "Almonds enhance confectionery flavor"?

a)

Fruits

b)

Nuts

c)

Grains

d)

Spices

92.

Which term is closest in meaning to "automated carts" in this context: "Automated carts transport goods in factories"?

a)

Manual wagons

b)

Self-driving carts

c)

Hand-pushed carts

d)

Stationary bins

93.

Which term is closest in meaning to "be whisked along" in this context: "Goods be whisked along by machines"?

a)

Be delayed

b)

Be moved rapidly

c)

Be stopped

d)

Be slowed

94.

Which term is closest in meaning to "caramels" in this context: "Caramels attract sweet lovers"?

a)

Hard candies

b)

Chewy sweets

c)

Bitter snacks

d)

Sour treats

95.

Which term is closest in meaning to "chocolate coatings" in this context: "Chocolate coatings enhance candy appeal"?

a)

Plain layers

b)

Cocoa coverings

c)

Sugar dust

d)

Fruit glaze

96.

Which term is closest in meaning to "coarse and gritty" in this context: "Coarse and gritty sugar harms quality"?

a)

Smooth and fine

b)

Rough and grainy

c)

Soft and creamy

d)

Polished and sleek

97.

Which term is closest in meaning to "entrepreneurial families" in this context: "Entrepreneurial families drive confectionery markets"?

a)

Farming groups

b)

Business families

c)

Worker unions

d)

Artisan teams

98.

Which term is closest in meaning to "flour" in this context: "Flour improves confectionery texture"?

a)

Sugar

b)

Ground grain

c)

Salt

d)

Oil

99.

Which term is closest in meaning to "foods suspicions" in this context: "Foods suspicions harm consumer confidence"?

a)

Food trust

b)

Quality concerns

c)

Food safety

d)

Product reliability

100.

Which term is closest in meaning to "grinding" in this context: "Grinding sugar ensures quality"?

a)

Melting

b)

Crushing

c)

Freezing

d)

Mixing

101.

Which term is closest in meaning to "hand-coat sugar confections" in this context: "Artisans hand-coat sugar confections for quality"?

a)

Machine-coat sweets

b)

Manually coat sweets

c)

Mass-produce candies

d)

Automate coatings

102.

Which term is closest in meaning to "individually wrapped" in this context: "Individually wrapped sweets ensure hygiene"?

a)

Bulk-packed

b)

Separately packaged

c)

Unpackaged

d)

Grouped together

103.

Which term is closest in meaning to "invent the conche machine" in this context: "To invent the conche machine transformed chocolate"?

a)

Destroy the machine

b)

Create the conche

c)

Repair the device

d)

Discard the tool

104.

Which term is closest in meaning to "melted cacao butter" in this context: "Melted cacao butter improves chocolate texture"?

a)

Solid cocoa

b)

Liquefied cocoa fat

c)

Dry cacao

d)

Frozen butter

105.

Which term is closest in meaning to "modern electric railroads" in this context: "Modern electric railroads transport goods"?

a)

Old steam trains

b)

Electric trains

c)

Manual carts

d)

Horse carriages

106.

Which term is closest in meaning to "nutritionists" in this context: "Nutritionists regulate sweet ingredients"?

a)

Farmers

b)

Dieticians

c)

Chefs

d)

Merchants

107.

Which term is closest in meaning to "potato starch" in this context: "Potato starch enhances confectionery texture"?

a)

Sugar syrup

b)

Starch powder

c)

Wheat flour

d)

Corn oil

108.

Which term is closest in meaning to "powdered chocolate" in this context: "Powdered chocolate boosts versatility"?

a)

Liquid cocoa

b)

Cocoa powder

c)

Solid chocolate

d)

Melted cacao

109.

Which term is closest in meaning to "refined sugar" in this context: "Refined sugar improves sweet quality"?

a)

Raw sugar

b)

Purified sugar

c)

Coarse sugar

d)

Unprocessed sugar

110.

Which term is closest in meaning to "smooth sugar creams" in this context: "Smooth sugar creams attract consumers"?

a)

Grainy pastes

b)

Creamy confections

c)

Hard candies

d)

Rough sweets

111.

Which term is closest in meaning to "starch grains" in this context: "Starch grains improve sweet texture"?

a)

Sugar crystals

b)

Starch particles

c)

Salt grains

d)

Cocoa bits

112.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the latter half of the 19th century" in this context: "The latter half of the 19th century saw industrial growth"?

a)

Early 1800s

b)

Late 19th century

c)

20th century

d)

Medieval times

113.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the nucleus of" in this context: "The nucleus of production is innovation"?

a)

Periphery of

b)

Core of

c)

Edge of

d)

Surface of

114.

Which term is closest in meaning to "true solid chocolate" in this context: "True solid chocolate enhances quality"?

a)

Liquid cocoa

b)

Pure chocolate

c)

Mixed sweets

d)

Diluted cacao

115.

Which term is closest in meaning to "waiting molds" in this context: "Ingredients fill waiting molds in factories"?

a)

Empty bins

b)

Ready molds

c)

Used casts

d)

Broken forms

116.

Which term is closest in meaning to "confectionery - confections" in this context: "Confectionery production supports economies"?

a)

Textiles

b)

Candies

c)

Machinery

d)

Furniture

117.

Which term is closest in meaning to "mass production" in this context: "Mass production lowers sweet prices"?

a)

Handmade crafting

b)

Large-scale manufacturing

c)

Individual production

d)

Artisan methods

118.

Which term is closest in meaning to "refine" in this context: "To refine ingredients ensures quality sweets"?

a)

Contaminate

b)

Enhance

c)

Spoil

d)

Corrupt

119.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the masses" in this context: "The masses enjoy affordable sweets"?

a)

Elite

b)

General public

c)

Wealthy

d)

Aristocracy

120.

Which term is closest in meaning to "the modern era" in this context: "The modern era transformed confectionery"?

a)

A) Ancient times

b)

B) Current age

c)

C) Medieval period

d)

D) Old era

121.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "confectionery - confections" in this context: "Confectionery drives economic growth"?

a)

Sweets

b)

Candies

c)

Machinery

d)

Confectionary

122.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "mass production" in this context: "Mass production reduces costs"?

a)

Bulk production

b)

Large-scale manufacturing

c)

Handmade crafting

d)

Industrial output

123.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "refine" in this context: "To refine sugar improves quality"?

a)

Purify

b)

Enhance

c)

Contaminate

d)

Improve

124.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "the masses" in this context: "The masses demand affordable sweets"?

a)

Common people

b)

General public

c)

Elite

d)

Residents

125.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "the modern era" in this context: "The modern era saw industrial growth"?

a)

Contemporary period

b)

Current age

c)

Ancient times

d)

Modern times

126.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "a collaboration" in this context: "A collaboration boosts innovation"?

a)

Partnership

b)

Cooperation

c)

Competition

d)

Joint effort

127.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "be mechanized" in this context: "Factories be mechanized for efficiency"?

a)

Be automated

b)

Be machine-driven

c)

Be manual

d)

Be mechanized

128.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "smooth sugar creams" in this context: "Smooth sugar creams attract consumers"?

a)

Creamy confections

b)

Smooth sweets

c)

Grainy pastes

d)

Sugar pastes

129.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "investigation" in this context: "Investigation of ingredients ensures safety"?

a)

Examination

b)

Study

c)

Ignorance

d)

Research

130.

Which term is not the closest in meaning to "entrepreneurial families" in this context: "Entrepreneurial families drive markets"?

a)

Business families

b)

Family enterprises

c)

Farming groups

d)

Entrepreneurial groups

131.

Which term is the antonym of "accessible" in this context: "Accessible sweets appeal to consumers"?

a)

Available

b)

Unreachable

c)

Reachable

d)

Approachable

132.

Which term is the antonym of "affordable" in this context: "Affordable confections boost demand"?

a)

Inexpensive

b)

Costly

c)

Reasonable

d)

Cheap

133.

Which term is the antonym of "adulteration" in this context: "Adulteration of sweets harms trust"?

a)

Contamination

b)

Purification

c)

Impurity

d)

Dilution

134.

Which term is the antonym of "be mechanized" in this context: "Factories be mechanized for efficiency"?

a)

Be automated

b)

Be manual

c)

Be machine-driven

d)

Be mechanized

135.

Which term is the antonym of "escalate" in this context: "Demand for sweets escalate rapidly"?

a)

Surge

b)

Decline

c)

Rise

d)

Intensify

136.

Which term is the antonym of "incomplete" in this context: "Incomplete production processes delay factories"?

a)

Unfinished

b)

Complete

c)

Partial

d)

Not finished

137.

Which term is the antonym of "unscrupulous" in this context: "Unscrupulous practices harm food safety"?

a)

Dishonest

b)

Ethical

c)

Immoral

d)

Unethical

138.

Which term is the antonym of "coarse and gritty" in this context: "Coarse and gritty sugar harms quality"?

a)

Rough and grainy

b)

Smooth and fine

c)

Gritty

d)

Coarse-textured

139.

Which term is the antonym of "the latter half of the 19th century" in this context: "The latter half of the 19th century saw growth"?

a)

Late 19th century

b)

Early 19th century

c)

Second half of 1800s

d)

Late 1800s

140.

Which term is the antonym of "well-founded" in this context: "Well-founded claims ensure trust"?

a)

Justified

b)

Unsubstantiated

c)

Evidence-based

d)

Substantiated