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Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which set of words is closest in meaning to “research project”?

a)

casual hobby – weekend activity – leisure pastime

b)

systematic investigation – structured study – organised academic inquiry

c)

financial audit – market survey – corporate review

d)

community festival – public ceremony – social gathering

2.

Which group best matches the meaning of “compile data”?

a)

scatter information – delete files – erase records

b)

gather information – assemble statistics – put data together

c)

distort figures – falsify results – scramble numbers

d)

hide entries – restrict access – encrypt information

3.

Which set is closest in meaning to “collaborate”?

a)

work together – cooperate closely – join efforts

b)

compete aggressively – resist cooperation – challenge others

c)

act independently – isolate oneself – avoid teamwork

d)

negotiate prices – settle disputes – mediate conflict

4.

Which group matches the meaning of “interpret the results”?

a)

analyse findings – explain data – make sense of outcomes

b)

ignore conclusions – overlook evidence – dismiss patterns

c)

redesign the model – rebuild the study – recreate the system

d)

format diagrams – style charts – polish design

5.

What is closest in meaning to “interviewing process”?

a)

structured question-asking procedure – formal response-gathering sequence – organised interview method

b)

rehearsal session – acting workshop – speaking practice

c)

editing process – rewriting script – polishing content

d)

emergency briefing – rapid consultation – crisis meeting

6.

Which set matches “respondents”?

a)

survey participants – people giving answers – individuals responding to questions

b)

investigators – analysts – researchers

c)

observers – spectators – bystanders

d)

moderators – facilitators – mediators

7.

Which group is closest in meaning to “recorded content”?

a)

stored audio/video material – captured media – saved recordings

b)

real-time events – live broadcasts – immediate streams

c)

handwritten notes – printed documents – paper archives

d)

digital advertisements – sponsored clips – commercial inserts

8.

Which set is closest in meaning to “collect data”?

a)

obtain information – gather statistics – acquire data

b)

remove files – erase entries – delete records

c)

randomise numbers – distort information – scramble data

d)

hide details – restrict access – block retrieval

9.

Which group best matches “format into a presentation”?

a)

arrange information – structure neatly – convert content into presentable form

b)

delete slides – remove text – clear layout

c)

damage files – corrupt data – crash system

d)

enlarge graphics – brighten colours – adjust lighting

10.

Which set is closest in meaning to “food additives”?

a)

chemical enhancers – added substances – preservation agents

b)

fresh ingredients – organic produce – natural items

c)

cooking utensils – kitchen tools – heating equipment

d)

nutritional supplements – vitamin tablets – health enhancers

11.

Which group is closest in meaning to “ingredients”?

a)

components of a recipe – food elements – items used in cooking

b)

decorative materials – packaging – stickers

c)

cleaning chemicals – detergents – solvents

d)

preserved foods – tinned goods – frozen meats

12.

Which set matches “ready-made meals”?

a)

preprepared dishes – convenience meals – instant meals

b)

raw ingredients – fresh produce – unprocessed food

c)

gourmet cuisine – restaurant meals – handcrafted dishes

d)

homemade desserts – family recipes – traditional cooking

13.

Which group best matches “packaging”?

a)

product container – protective wrapping – outer covering

b)

pricing labels – barcodes – stamps

c)

storage containers – kitchen jars – plastic boxes

d)

food labels – ingredient lists – nutritional panels

14.

Which set is closest in meaning to “artificial ingredients”?

a)

synthetic substances – man-made components – chemically produced additions

b)

fresh herbs – pure extracts – naturally sourced items

c)

fermented foods – cultured products – aged ingredients

d)

organic vegetables – farm-grown produce – raw foods

15.

Which group is closest in meaning to “additives”?

a)

supplementary substances – added agents – extra components

b)

harmful toxins – biological hazards – microbial threats

c)

natural resources – raw materials – unprocessed goods

d)

protective layers – durable coatings – external shells

16.

Which set matches the meaning of “disclose information”?

a)

reveal – make known – share previously hidden details

b)

distort – twist – mislead

c)

conceal – hide – keep secret

d)

exaggerate – dramatise – amplify

17.

Which group is closest in meaning to “come along well”?

a)

develop positively – progress smoothly – improve steadily

b)

collapse quickly – fail repeatedly – deteriorate early

c)

hesitate – stall – remain stuck

d)

restart slowly – begin reluctantly – resist change

18.

What is closest in meaning to “team up with someone”?

a)

collaborate – join forces – work together

b)

compete against – challenge – oppose

c)

replace – substitute for – take over from

d)

detach – withdraw – separate

19.

Which set best matches “turn out to be”?

a)

be revealed as – prove to be – end up as

b)

remain unclear – continue ambiguous – stay doubtful

c)

become irrelevant – fade away – lose significance

d)

malfunction – break down – stop working

20.

Which group is closest in meaning to “take down opinions”?

a)

write down – record responses – note what people say

b)

delete feedback – erase notes – remove entries

c)

modify statements – rewrite answers – adjust content

d)

block responses – prevent feedback – silence respondents

21.

Which set best matches “find out”?

a)

discover – learn – uncover information

b)

forget – misplace – lose memory of

c)

ignore – overlook – avoid noticing

d)

invent – speculate – guess

22.

Which group matches “take in additives”?

a)

ingest – absorb – consume

b)

expel – reject – eliminate

c)

dissolve – dilute – filter

d)

gather – collect – store

23.

Which set is closest in meaning to “run out of time”?

a)

exhaust available time – reach zero remaining – use everything up

b)

have plenty left – enjoy extra time – extend deadlines

c)

plan ahead – schedule early – anticipate

d)

slow down – pause – rest

24.

Which group best matches “there’s no harm in doing something”?

a)

harmless – safe enough – nothing to lose

b)

dangerous – risky – discouraged

c)

pointless – ineffective – not useful

d)

prohibited – disallowed – restricted

25.

Which set is closest in meaning to “weigh up its worth”?

a)

evaluate – assess thoughtfully – consider pros and cons

b)

discard – reject – ignore

c)

overestimate – exaggerate – inflate

d)

guess – assume – approximate

26.

Which group is closest in meaning to “harass customers”?

a)

annoy repeatedly – pressure aggressively – bother persistently

b)

politely assist – help calmly – guide gently

c)

reward generously – compensate fully – gift items

d)

observe – monitor – supervise

27.

Which set matches “take home a souvenir”?

a)

bring back – keep as a memento – carry home a keepsake

b)

leave behind – discard – donate

c)

sell – trade – exchange

d)

borrow – rent – lease

28.

What is closest in meaning to “check out”?

a)

examine – look over – inspect

b)

ignore – avoid – skip

c)

dismantle – break – remove

d)

store – hide – preserve

29.

Which set is closest in meaning to "write down measurements – record size details – take note of length/width"?

a)

write down measurements – record size details – take note of length/width

b)

estimate roughly – guess vaguely – approximate

c)

erase numbers – remove markings – obscure data

d)

reshape completely – change proportions – alter form

30.

Which set is closest in meaning to "don’t hesitate to (do something)"?

a)

feel free to – confidently proceed – go ahead

b)

be reluctant – delay – hesitate

c)

refuse – decline – reject

d)

question authority – resist rules – challenge instructions

31.

Which group best matches "experiment with (the settings)"?

a)

test out – try variations – explore different adjustments

b)

freeze – lock – disable

c)

uninstall – remove – delete

d)

misuse – damage – override

32.

Which set matches "pick up (an information sheet)"?

a)

collect – take – retrieve

b)

throw away – discard – bin

c)

rewrite – duplicate – translate

d)

hide – withhold – restrict

33.

Which group is closest in meaning to "practise using"?

a)

rehearse – train with – improve through repeated use

b)

replace – uninstall – remove

c)

ignore – avoid – skip

d)

misuse – break – damage

34.

Which set matches "refer to (as)"?

a)

call – label – name

b)

hide – omit – exclude

c)

misinterpret – misunderstand – misidentify

d)

formalise – legalise – certify

35.

Which group is closest to "made available"?

a)

provided – supplied – offered for use

b)

restricted – hidden – inaccessible

c)

delayed – postponed – withheld

d)

cancelled – withdrawn – removed

36.

Which set is closest in meaning to "attitudes"?

a)

personal opinions – outlooks – mental positions

b)

restricted – hidden – inaccessible

c)

delayed – postponed – withheld

d)

cancelled – withdrawn – removed

37.

Which set matches "complain"?

a)

express dissatisfaction – protest – voice annoyance

b)

praise – compliment – celebrate

c)

negotiate calmly – mediate politely – compromise logically

d)

tolerate – endure – accept quietly

38.

Which group is closest in meaning to "willing to risk"?

a)

prepared to take a chance – ready to face danger – open to risk

b)

unwilling – afraid – overly cautious

c)

determined to avoid danger – committed to safety

d)

neutral – indifferent – undecided

39.

act before evidence is overwhelming

a)

take early action – act proactively – respond before total proof arrives

b)

delay until certain – wait for final confirmation – postpone action

c)

ignore clues – overlook warnings – avoid responsibility

d)

react randomly – act without thought – change direction impulsively

40.

Which set is closest in meaning to "manual" (book)?

a)

instruction book – user guide – operating handbook

b)

digital tool – software file – online form

c)

mechanical part – hardware component – machine piece

d)

decorative booklet – gift book – illustrated catalogue

41.

Which set of words is closest in meaning to "an entertaining book"?

a)

dull – monotonous – uninspiring

b)

enjoyable – amusing – engaging

c)

factual – statistical – analytical

d)

complex – academic – theoretical

42.

Which group best matches the meaning of "an academic book"?

a)

scholarly – research-based – intellectual

b)

humorous – lighthearted – casual

c)

fictional – imaginative – narrative

d)

decorative – artistic – illustrated

43.

Which set is closest in meaning to "misleading"?

a)

deceptive – confusing – likely to cause false beliefs

b)

accurate – transparent – reliable

44.

What is closest in meaning to “an off-putting title”?

a)

unattractive – discouraging – likely to deter

b)

humorous – quirky – playful

c)

strong – authoritative – commanding

d)

vague – ambiguous – undefined

45.

Which set best matches the meaning of “underpin a theory”?

a)

weaken – destabilise – undermine

b)

support – strengthen – provide a foundation

c)

decorate – embellish – enhance visually

d)

summarise – simplify – condense

46.

Which set is closest in meaning to “badly in need of a new edition”?

a)

recently improved – newly revised – up-to-date

b)

outdated – requires updating – needs major revision

c)

flawless – perfectly accurate – reliable

d)

extremely rare – hard to find – nearly unavailable

47.

Which group matches “talk me through something”?

a)

explain step-by-step – guide carefully – describe the process

b)

avoid the topic – change the subject – stay silent

c)

argue loudly – interrupt constantly – speak over someone

d)

summarise briefly – shorten drastically – condense heavily

48.

Which set is closest in meaning to “tick off the items”?

a)

check items – mark as completed – cross off

b)

erase the list – delete everything – remove entries

c)

add new items – expand the list – increase entries

d)

postpone tasks – set aside – delay work

49.

Which group matches the meaning of “hard going” (book)?

a)

easy – enjoyable – effortless

b)

difficult to read – slow and demanding – challenging

c)

engaging – gripping – exciting

d)

short – concise – straightforward

50.

Which set is closest in meaning to “wade through a book”?

a)

skim quickly – glance over – read lightly

b)

struggle through – push laboriously through – endure heavy reading

c)

skip sections – ignore pages – avoid reading

51.

What is closest in meaning to “get ahead of the game”?

a)

fall behind – lose progress – slip backward

b)

stay ahead – act proactively – gain an early advantage

c)

remain neutral – avoid involvement – stay passive

d)

wait for instructions – follow others – hesitate

52.

act before (something) is overwhelming

a)

take early action – respond proactively – act before the situation becomes unmanageable

b)

wait for certainty – delay action – gather full proof

c)

ignore early signs – overlook warnings – avoid responsibility

d)

improvise randomly – act impulsively – move without thinking

53.

Which set is closest in meaning to “off-putting”?

a)

discouraging – unappealing – deterring

b)

attractive – inviting – appealing

c)

humorous – playful – comical

d)

neutral – balanced – mild

54.

Which group matches “in principle”?

a)

in theory – conceptually – generally agreed

b)

in practice – in real situations – in action

c)

definitely – without exception – absolutely

d)

reluctantly – unwillingly – hesitantly

55.

Which set is closest in meaning to “indigenous people”?

a)

native populations – original inhabitants – first peoples

b)

migrant groups – new settlers – recent arrivals

c)

foreign nationals – outsiders – expatriates

d)

blended communities – hybrid cultures – mixed populations

56.

Which group matches “Aboriginals”?

a)

Australia’s First Nations peoples – Indigenous Australians – native Aboriginal groups

b)

Polynesian explorers – Pacific Islanders – Maori tribes

c)

European settlers – colonial migrants – explorers

d)

desert nomads – northern hunter clans – outback stockmen

57.

Which set is closest in meaning to “traditional designs”?

a)

inherited patterns – customary motifs – culturally-rooted designs

b)

modern graphics – futuristic styles – digital art

c)

random shapes – spontaneous drawings – unplanned visuals

d)

geometric templates – mechanical outlines – technical drafts

58.

Which group best matches “cultural identity”?

a)

shared traditions – collective heritage – group identity

b)

personal appearance – physical traits – body image

c)

economic status – income level – financial background

d)

public reputation – popularity – social fame

59.

Which set is closest in meaning to “beliefs and legends”?

a)

myths – spiritual stories – traditional narratives

b)

scientific proofs – verified facts – empirical evidence

c)

political arguments – ideological positions – policy statements

d)

historic artefacts – physical relics – ancient tools

60.

Which group best reflects what “Ernabella Arts Centre” refers to?

a)

an Aboriginal art centre – Indigenous creative hub – cultural arts institution

b)

a government building – legal chamber – administrative office

c)

a tourist hotel – accommodation venue – travel lodge

d)

a community marketplace – open bazaar – trading hall

61.

Which set is closest in meaning to “Tiwi Designs”?

a)

Indigenous art organisation – Aboriginal design studio – cultural arts company

b)

industrial furniture maker – timber supplier – textile factory

c)

digital animation brand – graphic design software firm

d)

international fashion label – luxury clothing brand

62.

Who is Jimmy Pike most closely known as?

a)

a famous Aboriginal artist – a notable Indigenous painter – a respected First Nations creative figure

b)

a politician – diplomat – government minister

c)

a novelist – poet – literary critic

d)

a scientist – archaeologist – historian

63.

Which group best describes Bronwyn Bancroft?

a)

prominent Aboriginal artist – influential Indigenous illustrator – respected First Nations designer

b)

film actress – media celebrity – performer

c)

environmental advocate – wildlife activist – conservationist

d)

university professor – academic scholar – researcher

64.

Which set is closest in meaning to “commissioned an artwork”?

a)

formally requested – authorised to create – ordered to produce

b)

rejected outright – cancelled early – dismissed

c)

forgotten about – ignored – set aside

d)

improvised spontaneously – created by accident – produced casually

65.

Which group best matches “commercial”?

a)

business-related – market-oriented – profit-driven

b)

artistic – expressive – stylistic

c)

spiritual – religious – ceremonial

d)

traditional – historical – ancestral

66.

Which set is closest in meaning to “exploitation”?

a)

unfair use – taking advantage of someone – unethical profit

b)

mutual support – shared benefit – positive exchange

c)

neutral cooperation – balanced agreement – equal partnership

d)

accidental influence – unintended effect – minor impact

67.

Which group best matches “copyright laws”?

a)

legal protections for creative work – intellectual property rights – rules safeguarding authorship

b)

trade regulations – import tariffs – business permits

c)

environmental legislation – conservation regulations – land-use rules

d)

cultural protocols – traditional customs – clan guidelines

68.

Which set is closest in meaning to “unauthorised use”?

a)

illegal usage – unapproved application – use without permission

b)

fully licensed – legally approved – authorised

c)

intermittent usage – occasional application – temporary access

d)

shared ownership – communal usage – collaborative rights

69.

Which group matches the meaning of “stolen images”?

a)

Illegally taken artwork – pirated visuals – copied without permission

b)

licensed graphics – authorised illustrations – approved files

c)

poor-quality photos – blurry images – pixelated pictures

d)

decorative posters – commercial prints – stock imagery

70.

Which set is closest in meaning to “incorporate into”?

a)

include in – integrate with – merge into

b)

separate from – remove from – isolate

c)

hide within – disguise inside – conceal behind

d)

simplify – reduce – minimise

71.

Which group best matches “be inspired by”?

a)

motivated by – creatively influenced by – sparked by

b)

discouraged by – put off by – demotivated by

c)

overwhelmed by – intimidated by – stressed by

d)

forced by – pressured by – obliged by

72.

Which set is closest in meaning to "be influenced by"?

a)

shaped by – affected by – impacted by

b)

remain unaffected – stay independent – resist change

c)

determined by chance – random – unpredictable

d)

controlled completely – dominated entirely – overridden

73.

Which group matches "retain identity"?

a)

preserve cultural uniqueness – keep distinct character – maintain original identity

b)

lose authenticity – dissolve traditions – blend in entirely

c)

hide background – suppress heritage – minimise culture

d)

imitate others – copy styles – adopt external identity

74.

Which set is closest in meaning to "hold significance"?

a)

be meaningful – carry importance – possess symbolic value

b)

be irrelevant – lack meaning – have no value

c)

entertain briefly – amuse lightly – distract temporarily

d)

confuse observers – mislead viewers – obscure meaning

75.

Which group best matches "take to court"?

a)

sue – bring legal action – prosecute legally

b)

negotiate privately – settle informally – compromise

c)

apologise – retract statements – admit fault

d)

compensate – reimburse – award payment

76.

Which set is closest in meaning to "become known as"?

a)

acquire the name – come to be called – gain the reputation of

b)

remain anonymous – stay unidentified – keep hidden

c)

lose identity – forget origins – erase history

d)

be mislabelled – wrongly named – incorrectly identified

77.

Which set of words is closest in meaning to "exploitation"?

a)

unfair use – taking advantage – unethical profit

b)

balanced cooperation – equal exchange – mutual support

c)

partial involvement – moderate participation – limited engagement

d)

charitable action – kind assistance – generous help

78.

Which group best matches the meaning of "copyright laws"?

a)

legal protections for creative work – intellectual property rights – authorship regulations

b)

tax policies – financial regulations – monetary controls

c)

environmental restrictions – land-use guidelines – conservation rules

d)

safety standards – industrial protocols – workplace regulations

79.

Which set is closest in meaning to "unauthorised use"?

a)

illegal use – unapproved application – usage without permission

b)

licensed operation – permitted application – official approval

c)

voluntary sharing – collective ownership – communal use

d)

restricted-access operation – time-limited use – partial permission

80.

Which group best matches "stolen images"?

a)

pirated artwork – illegally taken visuals – copied without permission

b)

stock photography – royalty-free images – public-domain files

c)

blurred photos – low-resolution pictures – distorted images

d)

printed posters – distributed art – licensed illustrations

81.

Which set is closest in meaning to "incorporate into"?

a)

include in – integrate with – merge into

b)

remove from – extract out – separate from

c)

overlook – ignore – bypass

d)

simplify – reduce – condense

82.

Which group matches "be inspired by"?

a)

motivated by – creatively influenced by – sparked by

b)

discouraged by – put off by – demotivated by

c)

overwhelmed by – pressured by – intimidated by

d)

confused by – uncertain about – unsure of

83.

Which set is closest in meaning to "be influenced by"?

a)

shaped by – affected by – impacted by

b)

remain unchanged – stay unaffected – resist impact

c)

be confused by – misinterpret – misunderstand

d)

be controlled entirely – dominated completely – overridden

84.

Which group best matches "retain identity"?

a)

preserve cultural uniqueness – keep distinct character – maintain original identity

b)

blend in completely – dissolve uniqueness – lose distinctiveness

c)

disguise origin – hide culture – suppress history

d)

take on a new persona – adopt another culture – erase old identity

85.

Which set is closest in meaning to "hold significance"?

a)

be meaningful – carry importance – possess symbolic value

b)

be irrelevant – carry no meaning – lack value

c)

cause confusion – create misunderstanding – mislead

d)

entertain briefly – amuse momentarily – distract lightly

86.

Which set is closest in meaning to “become known as”?

a)

acquire the name – come to be called – gain the title of

b)

remain anonymous – avoid recognition – stay unseen

c)

change identity – hide background – disguise origin

d)

be misidentified – be wrongly named – be mistakenly labelled

87.

Which group best matches “remain with us longer”?

a)

stay for an extended period – continue being present – remain associated for longer

b)

disappear suddenly – leave quickly – withdraw early

c)

avoid commitment – hesitate to stay – postpone involvement

d)

return later – come back soon – reappear eventually

88.

Which set is closest in meaning to “a self-respecting television show”?

a)

respectable – reputable – maintaining high standards

b)

low-budget – poorly produced – unprofessional

c)

controversial – provocative – boundary-breaking

d)

quiet – understated – subtle

89.

Which group matches “pushed aside”?

a)

ignored – sidelined – dismissed

b)

highlighted – emphasised – showcased

c)

clarified – explained – elaborated

d)

improved – strengthened – reinforced

90.

Which set is closest in meaning to “overtaken”?

a)

surpassed – outpaced – exceeded

b)

protected – guarded – shielded

c)

slowed down – obstructed – delayed

d)

aligned – matched – equalled

91.

Which group best matches this meaning: “interacting with television”?

a)

engaging with TV features – participating through the screen – responding directly

b)

passively watching – ignoring content – tuning out

c)

fixing equipment – repairing screens – installing cables

d)

acting in a show – performing on stage – appearing on camera

92.

Which set is closest in meaning to “text-message voting”?

a)

SMS participation – mobile-phone voting – texting in votes

b)

passively watching – ignoring content – tuning out

c)

fixing equipment – repairing screens – installing cables

d)

acting in a show – performing on stage – appearing on camera

93.

Which group matches "on-screen chatrooms"?

a)

discussion windows – live messaging spaces – interactive chat areas

b)

offline forums – private emails – archived messages

c)

studio recording rooms – sound booths – meeting halls

d)

subscription groups – pay-per-view channels – premium clubs

94.

Which set is closest in meaning to "a natural form of interaction"?

a)

intuitive communication – instinctive engagement – effortless social exchange

b)

manufactured dialogue – artificial behaviour – scripted communication

c)

mechanical responses – automated output – robotic motions

d)

restrained discussion – formal conversation – rigid interaction

95.

Which group best matches "send in comments"?

a)

submit feedback – send responses – provide opinions

b)

delete remarks – erase opinions – retract statements

c)

withhold reaction – refuse to answer – stay silent

d)

exaggerate views – dramatise – sensationalise

96.

Which set is closest in meaning to "take requests"?

a)

accept suggestions – receive audience wishes – respond to requests

b)

refuse ideas – reject proposals – deny appeals

c)

impose orders – give commands – direct others

d)

offer unsolicited advice – give random suggestions – speak independently

97.

Which group best matches "compete"?

a)

rival – contest – vie against others

b)

assist – cooperate – help out

c)

rest – pause – recuperate

d)

simplify – reduce workload – lighten effort

98.

Which set is closest in meaning to "lucrative"?

a)

profitable – financially rewarding – money-making

b)

unstable – risky – unpredictable

c)

limited – unproductive – low-yield

d)

temporary – short-term – transitional

99.

Which group best matches "premium rates"?

a)

high charges – above-standard prices – top-tier fees

b)

discounted prices – reduced fees – budget rates

100.

The term for charges that do not change and are set as a percentage is called _________.

a)

fixed percentages

b)

variable costs

c)

incremental rates

d)

marginal charges