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Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which set of words is closest in meaning to “research project”?
casual hobby – weekend activity – leisure pastime
systematic investigation – structured study – organised academic inquiry
financial audit – market survey – corporate review
community festival – public ceremony – social gathering
Which group best matches the meaning of “compile data”?
scatter information – delete files – erase records
gather information – assemble statistics – put data together
distort figures – falsify results – scramble numbers
hide entries – restrict access – encrypt information
Which set is closest in meaning to “collaborate”?
work together – cooperate closely – join efforts
compete aggressively – resist cooperation – challenge others
act independently – isolate oneself – avoid teamwork
negotiate prices – settle disputes – mediate conflict
Which group matches the meaning of “interpret the results”?
analyse findings – explain data – make sense of outcomes
ignore conclusions – overlook evidence – dismiss patterns
redesign the model – rebuild the study – recreate the system
format diagrams – style charts – polish design
What is closest in meaning to “interviewing process”?
structured question-asking procedure – formal response-gathering sequence – organised interview method
rehearsal session – acting workshop – speaking practice
editing process – rewriting script – polishing content
emergency briefing – rapid consultation – crisis meeting
Which set matches “respondents”?
survey participants – people giving answers – individuals responding to questions
investigators – analysts – researchers
observers – spectators – bystanders
moderators – facilitators – mediators
Which group is closest in meaning to “recorded content”?
stored audio/video material – captured media – saved recordings
real-time events – live broadcasts – immediate streams
handwritten notes – printed documents – paper archives
digital advertisements – sponsored clips – commercial inserts
Which set is closest in meaning to “collect data”?
obtain information – gather statistics – acquire data
remove files – erase entries – delete records
randomise numbers – distort information – scramble data
hide details – restrict access – block retrieval
Which group best matches “format into a presentation”?
arrange information – structure neatly – convert content into presentable form
delete slides – remove text – clear layout
damage files – corrupt data – crash system
enlarge graphics – brighten colours – adjust lighting
Which set is closest in meaning to “food additives”?
chemical enhancers – added substances – preservation agents
fresh ingredients – organic produce – natural items
cooking utensils – kitchen tools – heating equipment
nutritional supplements – vitamin tablets – health enhancers
Which group is closest in meaning to “ingredients”?
components of a recipe – food elements – items used in cooking
decorative materials – packaging – stickers
cleaning chemicals – detergents – solvents
preserved foods – tinned goods – frozen meats
Which set matches “ready-made meals”?
preprepared dishes – convenience meals – instant meals
raw ingredients – fresh produce – unprocessed food
gourmet cuisine – restaurant meals – handcrafted dishes
homemade desserts – family recipes – traditional cooking
Which group best matches “packaging”?
product container – protective wrapping – outer covering
pricing labels – barcodes – stamps
storage containers – kitchen jars – plastic boxes
food labels – ingredient lists – nutritional panels
Which set is closest in meaning to “artificial ingredients”?
synthetic substances – man-made components – chemically produced additions
fresh herbs – pure extracts – naturally sourced items
fermented foods – cultured products – aged ingredients
organic vegetables – farm-grown produce – raw foods
Which group is closest in meaning to “additives”?
supplementary substances – added agents – extra components
harmful toxins – biological hazards – microbial threats
natural resources – raw materials – unprocessed goods
protective layers – durable coatings – external shells
Which set matches the meaning of “disclose information”?
reveal – make known – share previously hidden details
distort – twist – mislead
conceal – hide – keep secret
exaggerate – dramatise – amplify
Which group is closest in meaning to “come along well”?
develop positively – progress smoothly – improve steadily
collapse quickly – fail repeatedly – deteriorate early
hesitate – stall – remain stuck
restart slowly – begin reluctantly – resist change
What is closest in meaning to “team up with someone”?
collaborate – join forces – work together
compete against – challenge – oppose
replace – substitute for – take over from
detach – withdraw – separate
Which set best matches “turn out to be”?
be revealed as – prove to be – end up as
remain unclear – continue ambiguous – stay doubtful
become irrelevant – fade away – lose significance
malfunction – break down – stop working
Which group is closest in meaning to “take down opinions”?
write down – record responses – note what people say
delete feedback – erase notes – remove entries
modify statements – rewrite answers – adjust content
block responses – prevent feedback – silence respondents
Which set best matches “find out”?
discover – learn – uncover information
forget – misplace – lose memory of
ignore – overlook – avoid noticing
invent – speculate – guess
Which group matches “take in additives”?
ingest – absorb – consume
expel – reject – eliminate
dissolve – dilute – filter
gather – collect – store
Which set is closest in meaning to “run out of time”?
exhaust available time – reach zero remaining – use everything up
have plenty left – enjoy extra time – extend deadlines
plan ahead – schedule early – anticipate
slow down – pause – rest
Which group best matches “there’s no harm in doing something”?
harmless – safe enough – nothing to lose
dangerous – risky – discouraged
pointless – ineffective – not useful
prohibited – disallowed – restricted
Which set is closest in meaning to “weigh up its worth”?
evaluate – assess thoughtfully – consider pros and cons
discard – reject – ignore
overestimate – exaggerate – inflate
guess – assume – approximate
Which group is closest in meaning to “harass customers”?
annoy repeatedly – pressure aggressively – bother persistently
politely assist – help calmly – guide gently
reward generously – compensate fully – gift items
observe – monitor – supervise
Which set matches “take home a souvenir”?
bring back – keep as a memento – carry home a keepsake
leave behind – discard – donate
sell – trade – exchange
borrow – rent – lease
What is closest in meaning to “check out”?
examine – look over – inspect
ignore – avoid – skip
dismantle – break – remove
store – hide – preserve
Which set is closest in meaning to "write down measurements – record size details – take note of length/width"?
write down measurements – record size details – take note of length/width
estimate roughly – guess vaguely – approximate
erase numbers – remove markings – obscure data
reshape completely – change proportions – alter form
Which set is closest in meaning to "don’t hesitate to (do something)"?
feel free to – confidently proceed – go ahead
be reluctant – delay – hesitate
refuse – decline – reject
question authority – resist rules – challenge instructions
Which group best matches "experiment with (the settings)"?
test out – try variations – explore different adjustments
freeze – lock – disable
uninstall – remove – delete
misuse – damage – override
Which set matches "pick up (an information sheet)"?
collect – take – retrieve
throw away – discard – bin
rewrite – duplicate – translate
hide – withhold – restrict
Which group is closest in meaning to "practise using"?
rehearse – train with – improve through repeated use
replace – uninstall – remove
ignore – avoid – skip
misuse – break – damage
Which set matches "refer to (as)"?
call – label – name
hide – omit – exclude
misinterpret – misunderstand – misidentify
formalise – legalise – certify
Which group is closest to "made available"?
provided – supplied – offered for use
restricted – hidden – inaccessible
delayed – postponed – withheld
cancelled – withdrawn – removed
Which set is closest in meaning to "attitudes"?
personal opinions – outlooks – mental positions
restricted – hidden – inaccessible
delayed – postponed – withheld
cancelled – withdrawn – removed
Which set matches "complain"?
express dissatisfaction – protest – voice annoyance
praise – compliment – celebrate
negotiate calmly – mediate politely – compromise logically
tolerate – endure – accept quietly
Which group is closest in meaning to "willing to risk"?
prepared to take a chance – ready to face danger – open to risk
unwilling – afraid – overly cautious
determined to avoid danger – committed to safety
neutral – indifferent – undecided
act before evidence is overwhelming
take early action – act proactively – respond before total proof arrives
delay until certain – wait for final confirmation – postpone action
ignore clues – overlook warnings – avoid responsibility
react randomly – act without thought – change direction impulsively
Which set is closest in meaning to "manual" (book)?
instruction book – user guide – operating handbook
digital tool – software file – online form
mechanical part – hardware component – machine piece
decorative booklet – gift book – illustrated catalogue
Which set of words is closest in meaning to "an entertaining book"?
dull – monotonous – uninspiring
enjoyable – amusing – engaging
factual – statistical – analytical
complex – academic – theoretical
Which group best matches the meaning of "an academic book"?
scholarly – research-based – intellectual
humorous – lighthearted – casual
fictional – imaginative – narrative
decorative – artistic – illustrated
Which set is closest in meaning to "misleading"?
deceptive – confusing – likely to cause false beliefs
accurate – transparent – reliable
What is closest in meaning to “an off-putting title”?
unattractive – discouraging – likely to deter
humorous – quirky – playful
strong – authoritative – commanding
vague – ambiguous – undefined
Which set best matches the meaning of “underpin a theory”?
weaken – destabilise – undermine
support – strengthen – provide a foundation
decorate – embellish – enhance visually
summarise – simplify – condense
Which set is closest in meaning to “badly in need of a new edition”?
recently improved – newly revised – up-to-date
outdated – requires updating – needs major revision
flawless – perfectly accurate – reliable
extremely rare – hard to find – nearly unavailable
Which group matches “talk me through something”?
explain step-by-step – guide carefully – describe the process
avoid the topic – change the subject – stay silent
argue loudly – interrupt constantly – speak over someone
summarise briefly – shorten drastically – condense heavily
Which set is closest in meaning to “tick off the items”?
check items – mark as completed – cross off
erase the list – delete everything – remove entries
add new items – expand the list – increase entries
postpone tasks – set aside – delay work
Which group matches the meaning of “hard going” (book)?
easy – enjoyable – effortless
difficult to read – slow and demanding – challenging
engaging – gripping – exciting
short – concise – straightforward
Which set is closest in meaning to “wade through a book”?
skim quickly – glance over – read lightly
struggle through – push laboriously through – endure heavy reading
skip sections – ignore pages – avoid reading
What is closest in meaning to “get ahead of the game”?
fall behind – lose progress – slip backward
stay ahead – act proactively – gain an early advantage
remain neutral – avoid involvement – stay passive
wait for instructions – follow others – hesitate
act before (something) is overwhelming
take early action – respond proactively – act before the situation becomes unmanageable
wait for certainty – delay action – gather full proof
ignore early signs – overlook warnings – avoid responsibility
improvise randomly – act impulsively – move without thinking
Which set is closest in meaning to “off-putting”?
discouraging – unappealing – deterring
attractive – inviting – appealing
humorous – playful – comical
neutral – balanced – mild
Which group matches “in principle”?
in theory – conceptually – generally agreed
in practice – in real situations – in action
definitely – without exception – absolutely
reluctantly – unwillingly – hesitantly
Which set is closest in meaning to “indigenous people”?
native populations – original inhabitants – first peoples
migrant groups – new settlers – recent arrivals
foreign nationals – outsiders – expatriates
blended communities – hybrid cultures – mixed populations
Which group matches “Aboriginals”?
Australia’s First Nations peoples – Indigenous Australians – native Aboriginal groups
Polynesian explorers – Pacific Islanders – Maori tribes
European settlers – colonial migrants – explorers
desert nomads – northern hunter clans – outback stockmen
Which set is closest in meaning to “traditional designs”?
inherited patterns – customary motifs – culturally-rooted designs
modern graphics – futuristic styles – digital art
random shapes – spontaneous drawings – unplanned visuals
geometric templates – mechanical outlines – technical drafts
Which group best matches “cultural identity”?
shared traditions – collective heritage – group identity
personal appearance – physical traits – body image
economic status – income level – financial background
public reputation – popularity – social fame
Which set is closest in meaning to “beliefs and legends”?
myths – spiritual stories – traditional narratives
scientific proofs – verified facts – empirical evidence
political arguments – ideological positions – policy statements
historic artefacts – physical relics – ancient tools
Which group best reflects what “Ernabella Arts Centre” refers to?
an Aboriginal art centre – Indigenous creative hub – cultural arts institution
a government building – legal chamber – administrative office
a tourist hotel – accommodation venue – travel lodge
a community marketplace – open bazaar – trading hall
Which set is closest in meaning to “Tiwi Designs”?
Indigenous art organisation – Aboriginal design studio – cultural arts company
industrial furniture maker – timber supplier – textile factory
digital animation brand – graphic design software firm
international fashion label – luxury clothing brand
Who is Jimmy Pike most closely known as?
a famous Aboriginal artist – a notable Indigenous painter – a respected First Nations creative figure
a politician – diplomat – government minister
a novelist – poet – literary critic
a scientist – archaeologist – historian
Which group best describes Bronwyn Bancroft?
prominent Aboriginal artist – influential Indigenous illustrator – respected First Nations designer
film actress – media celebrity – performer
environmental advocate – wildlife activist – conservationist
university professor – academic scholar – researcher
Which set is closest in meaning to “commissioned an artwork”?
formally requested – authorised to create – ordered to produce
rejected outright – cancelled early – dismissed
forgotten about – ignored – set aside
improvised spontaneously – created by accident – produced casually
Which group best matches “commercial”?
business-related – market-oriented – profit-driven
artistic – expressive – stylistic
spiritual – religious – ceremonial
traditional – historical – ancestral
Which set is closest in meaning to “exploitation”?
unfair use – taking advantage of someone – unethical profit
mutual support – shared benefit – positive exchange
neutral cooperation – balanced agreement – equal partnership
accidental influence – unintended effect – minor impact
Which group best matches “copyright laws”?
legal protections for creative work – intellectual property rights – rules safeguarding authorship
trade regulations – import tariffs – business permits
environmental legislation – conservation regulations – land-use rules
cultural protocols – traditional customs – clan guidelines
Which set is closest in meaning to “unauthorised use”?
illegal usage – unapproved application – use without permission
fully licensed – legally approved – authorised
intermittent usage – occasional application – temporary access
shared ownership – communal usage – collaborative rights
Which group matches the meaning of “stolen images”?
Illegally taken artwork – pirated visuals – copied without permission
licensed graphics – authorised illustrations – approved files
poor-quality photos – blurry images – pixelated pictures
decorative posters – commercial prints – stock imagery
Which set is closest in meaning to “incorporate into”?
include in – integrate with – merge into
separate from – remove from – isolate
hide within – disguise inside – conceal behind
simplify – reduce – minimise
Which group best matches “be inspired by”?
motivated by – creatively influenced by – sparked by
discouraged by – put off by – demotivated by
overwhelmed by – intimidated by – stressed by
forced by – pressured by – obliged by
Which set is closest in meaning to "be influenced by"?
shaped by – affected by – impacted by
remain unaffected – stay independent – resist change
determined by chance – random – unpredictable
controlled completely – dominated entirely – overridden
Which group matches "retain identity"?
preserve cultural uniqueness – keep distinct character – maintain original identity
lose authenticity – dissolve traditions – blend in entirely
hide background – suppress heritage – minimise culture
imitate others – copy styles – adopt external identity
Which set is closest in meaning to "hold significance"?
be meaningful – carry importance – possess symbolic value
be irrelevant – lack meaning – have no value
entertain briefly – amuse lightly – distract temporarily
confuse observers – mislead viewers – obscure meaning
Which group best matches "take to court"?
sue – bring legal action – prosecute legally
negotiate privately – settle informally – compromise
apologise – retract statements – admit fault
compensate – reimburse – award payment
Which set is closest in meaning to "become known as"?
acquire the name – come to be called – gain the reputation of
remain anonymous – stay unidentified – keep hidden
lose identity – forget origins – erase history
be mislabelled – wrongly named – incorrectly identified
Which set of words is closest in meaning to "exploitation"?
unfair use – taking advantage – unethical profit
balanced cooperation – equal exchange – mutual support
partial involvement – moderate participation – limited engagement
charitable action – kind assistance – generous help
Which group best matches the meaning of "copyright laws"?
legal protections for creative work – intellectual property rights – authorship regulations
tax policies – financial regulations – monetary controls
environmental restrictions – land-use guidelines – conservation rules
safety standards – industrial protocols – workplace regulations
Which set is closest in meaning to "unauthorised use"?
illegal use – unapproved application – usage without permission
licensed operation – permitted application – official approval
voluntary sharing – collective ownership – communal use
restricted-access operation – time-limited use – partial permission
Which group best matches "stolen images"?
pirated artwork – illegally taken visuals – copied without permission
stock photography – royalty-free images – public-domain files
blurred photos – low-resolution pictures – distorted images
printed posters – distributed art – licensed illustrations
Which set is closest in meaning to "incorporate into"?
include in – integrate with – merge into
remove from – extract out – separate from
overlook – ignore – bypass
simplify – reduce – condense
Which group matches "be inspired by"?
motivated by – creatively influenced by – sparked by
discouraged by – put off by – demotivated by
overwhelmed by – pressured by – intimidated by
confused by – uncertain about – unsure of
Which set is closest in meaning to "be influenced by"?
shaped by – affected by – impacted by
remain unchanged – stay unaffected – resist impact
be confused by – misinterpret – misunderstand
be controlled entirely – dominated completely – overridden
Which group best matches "retain identity"?
preserve cultural uniqueness – keep distinct character – maintain original identity
blend in completely – dissolve uniqueness – lose distinctiveness
disguise origin – hide culture – suppress history
take on a new persona – adopt another culture – erase old identity
Which set is closest in meaning to "hold significance"?
be meaningful – carry importance – possess symbolic value
be irrelevant – carry no meaning – lack value
cause confusion – create misunderstanding – mislead
entertain briefly – amuse momentarily – distract lightly
Which set is closest in meaning to “become known as”?
acquire the name – come to be called – gain the title of
remain anonymous – avoid recognition – stay unseen
change identity – hide background – disguise origin
be misidentified – be wrongly named – be mistakenly labelled
Which group best matches “remain with us longer”?
stay for an extended period – continue being present – remain associated for longer
disappear suddenly – leave quickly – withdraw early
avoid commitment – hesitate to stay – postpone involvement
return later – come back soon – reappear eventually
Which set is closest in meaning to “a self-respecting television show”?
respectable – reputable – maintaining high standards
low-budget – poorly produced – unprofessional
controversial – provocative – boundary-breaking
quiet – understated – subtle
Which group matches “pushed aside”?
ignored – sidelined – dismissed
highlighted – emphasised – showcased
clarified – explained – elaborated
improved – strengthened – reinforced
Which set is closest in meaning to “overtaken”?
surpassed – outpaced – exceeded
protected – guarded – shielded
slowed down – obstructed – delayed
aligned – matched – equalled
Which group best matches this meaning: “interacting with television”?
engaging with TV features – participating through the screen – responding directly
passively watching – ignoring content – tuning out
fixing equipment – repairing screens – installing cables
acting in a show – performing on stage – appearing on camera
Which set is closest in meaning to “text-message voting”?
SMS participation – mobile-phone voting – texting in votes
passively watching – ignoring content – tuning out
fixing equipment – repairing screens – installing cables
acting in a show – performing on stage – appearing on camera
Which group matches "on-screen chatrooms"?
discussion windows – live messaging spaces – interactive chat areas
offline forums – private emails – archived messages
studio recording rooms – sound booths – meeting halls
subscription groups – pay-per-view channels – premium clubs
Which set is closest in meaning to "a natural form of interaction"?
intuitive communication – instinctive engagement – effortless social exchange
manufactured dialogue – artificial behaviour – scripted communication
mechanical responses – automated output – robotic motions
restrained discussion – formal conversation – rigid interaction
Which group best matches "send in comments"?
submit feedback – send responses – provide opinions
delete remarks – erase opinions – retract statements
withhold reaction – refuse to answer – stay silent
exaggerate views – dramatise – sensationalise
Which set is closest in meaning to "take requests"?
accept suggestions – receive audience wishes – respond to requests
refuse ideas – reject proposals – deny appeals
impose orders – give commands – direct others
offer unsolicited advice – give random suggestions – speak independently
Which group best matches "compete"?
rival – contest – vie against others
assist – cooperate – help out
rest – pause – recuperate
simplify – reduce workload – lighten effort
Which set is closest in meaning to "lucrative"?
profitable – financially rewarding – money-making
unstable – risky – unpredictable
limited – unproductive – low-yield
temporary – short-term – transitional
Which group best matches "premium rates"?
high charges – above-standard prices – top-tier fees
discounted prices – reduced fees – budget rates
The term for charges that do not change and are set as a percentage is called _________.
fixed percentages
variable costs
incremental rates
marginal charges
