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SYNONYMS – ANTONYMS

Exercise 1:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in

meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 1 He was asked to account for his presence at the scene of crime.

A complain B exchange C explain D arrange

Question 2 The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.

A effects B symptoms C hints D demonstrations

Question 3 I’ll take the new job whose salary is fantastic.

A reasonable B acceptable C pretty high D wonderful

Question 4 I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry.

A hopeless B hopeful C successful D unsuccessful

Question 5: Carpets from countries such as Persia and Afghanistan often fetch high prices in the United States.

A Artifacts B Pottery C Rugs D Textiles

Question 6: Though many scientific breakthroughs have resulted from mishaps it has taken brilliant thinkers to

recognize their potential

A accidents B misunderstandings C incidentals D misfortunes

Question 7: The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer’s behavior.

A disgusted B puzzled C angry D upset

Question 8: He didn’t bat an eyelid when he realized he failed the exam again.

A wasn’t happy B didn’t want to see C didn’t show surprise D didn’t care Question 9: Ralph Nader was the most prominent leader of the U.S consumer protection movement.

A casual B significant C promiscuous D aggressive

Question 10: Tourists today flock to see the two falls that actually constitute Niagara falls.

A come without knowing what they will see B come in large numbers

Question 11: Around 150 B.C the Greek astronomer Hipparchus developed a system to classify stars

according to brightness

A record B shine C categorize D diversify

Question 12: She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.

A strict B outspoken C firm D tactful

Question 13: Roget’s Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they expressrather than by alphabetical order.

A restricted B as well as C unless D instead of

Question 14: With the dawn of space exploration, the notion that atmospheric conditions on Earth may be

unique in the solar system was strengthened

A outcome B continuation C beginning D expansion

Question 15: Let’s wait here for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.

A arrive B return C enter D visit

Question 16: This tapestry has a very complicated pattern.

A obsolete B intricate C ultimate D appropriate

Question 17: During the Great Depression, there were many wanderers who traveled on the railroads and

camped along the tracks

A veterans B tyros C vagabonds D zealots

Question 18: We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.

A monthly payment B cash and carry C credit card D piece by piece

Question 19: The last week of classes is always very busy because students are taking examinations, making

applications to the University, and extending their visas

A hectic B eccentric C fanatic D prolific

Question 20: The drought was finally over as the fall brought in some welcome rain.

A heatware B harvest C summer D aridity

Question 21: When their rent increased from 200 to 400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous

increase

A light B huge C tiring D difficult

Question 22: In 1952, Akihito was officially proclaimed heir to the Japanese throne.

A installed B declared C denounced D advised

Question 23: The augmentation in the population has created a fuel shortage.

A increase B necessity C demand D decrease

Question 24: If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn’t be in so much trouble now.

A willing B sturdy C wise D eager Question 25: A mediocre student who gets low grades will have trouble getting into an Ivy League college.

A average B lazy C moronic D diligent Question 26: The politician’s conviction for tax fraud jeopardized his future in public life.

A rejuvenated B penalized C jettisoned D endangered

Question 27: This is the instance where big, obvious non-verbal signals are appropriate A B C D matter

A situation B attention C place D matter

Question 28: He had never experienced such discourtesy towards the president as it occurred at the annual

meeting in May

A politeness B rudeness C encouragement D measurement Question 29: Parents interpret facial and vocal expressions as indicators of how a baby is feeling.

A translate B understand C read D comprehend Question 30: He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.

A didn’t show surprise B didn’t want to see C didn’t care D wasn’t happy Question 31: The notice should be put in the most conspicuous place so that all the students can be well-

informed

A popular B suspicious C easily seen D beautiful

Question 32: I think we have solved this problem once and for all.

A forever B for goods C temporarily D in the end

Question 33 I’m a bit wary of giving people my address when I don’t know them very well.

Question 34 I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

A out of work B out of fashion C out of order D out of practice

Question 35 How many countries took part in the last SEA Games.

A succeeded B hosted C participated D performed

Question 36.When people are angry ,they seldom act in a rational way.

A polite B friendly C reasonable D considerate

Question 37 Punctuality is imperative in your new job.

A Being efficient B Being courteous C Being on time D Being cheerful

Question 38 If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.

Question 39 There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he

resigned

Question 40 I didn't go to work this morning I stayed at home because of the morning rain.

A on account of B in addition to C in spite of D thanks to

Question 41 My elder brother failed his final exam, which depressed my parents

A encouraged B satisfied C disappointed D pleased

Question 42 I came to John’s party last night but I stayed there for a while before I left

A for relaxation B for a whole night C a long period of time D for a short period of time

Question 43 She was a devoted teacher She spent most of her time teaching and taking care of her students.

Question 44 You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.

Question 45: Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.

Question 46: “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly off the record and most certainly not for

publication,” said the government official to the reporter

A not yet official B beside the point C not recorded D not popular

Question 47: I take my hat off to all those people who worked hard to get the contract.

Question 48: I like the speedy and secure service"

A careless B rapid C slow D careful

Question 49: The transition from school to work doesn’t happen smoothly to everybody.

A without difficulties B full of troubles C with problems D plenty of challenges

Question 50: The world’s population keeps increasing during the past few years.

Question 51: The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among students.

Question 52: He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not.

Exercise 2:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 1: Because Jack defaulted on his loan, the bank took him to court.

A failed to pay B paid in full C had a bad personality D was paid much

money

Question 2: His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning

A elicited B irregular C secret D legal

Question 4: The government is not prepared to tolerate this situation any longer.

A look down on B put up with C take away from D give on to

Question 5: I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.

A unplanned B deliberate C accidental D unintentional

Question 6: The International Organizations are going to be in a temporary way in the country.

A soak B permanent C complicated D guess

Question 7: The US troops are using much more sophisticated weapons in the Far East.

A expensive B complicated C simple and easy to use D difficult to operate Question 8: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.

A remake B empty C refill D repeat Question 9: There has been no discernible improvement in the noise levels since lorries were banned.

A clear B obvious C thin

D insignificant

Question 10: She had a cozy little apartment in Boston.

A uncomfortable B warm C lazy D dirty Question 11: He was so insubordinate that he lost his job within a week.

A fresh B disobedient C obedient D understanding Question 12: There is growing concern about the way man has destroyed the environment.

A ease B attraction C consideration D speculation

Question 13: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island The islanders even exported the surplus.

A large quantity B small quantity C excess D sufficiency

Question 14: During the five- decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

A holding at B holding back C holding to D holding by

Question 15: The distinction between schooling and education implied by this remark is important.

A explicit B implicit C obscure D odd

Question 16: A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.

A uncomfortable B responsive C calm D miserable

Question 17: Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.

A restrain B stay unchanged C remain unstable D fluctuate Question 18: Unless the two signatures are identical , the bank won’t honor the check.

A similar B different C fake D genuine

Question 19: Strongly advocating health foods, Jane doesn’t eat any chocolate.

A supporting B impugning C advising D denying Question 20: He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.

A authentic B forger C faulty D original

Question 21: Her father likes the head cabbage rare.

A over-boiled B precious C scarce D scare

Question 22 Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.

Question 23 She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.

Question 24 She performed all her duties conscientiously She didn't give enough care to her work

Question 25 Scientists proof that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and more

selfish

Question 26 A surprising percentage of the population in remote areas is illiterate.

A able to speak fluently B unable to speak fluently

C unable to read and write D able to read and write

Question 27: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.

Question 28: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

Question 29: Last Saturday the representatives of three classes of my school took part in the annual final

English Competition organized by our English teachers

Question 30: It took 1750 years for the world population to reach 625 million.

Question 31: I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.

Question 32: He admitted breaking his mother's vase.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 1: The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and

homeless

Question 2: An international medical conference initiated by Davison resulted in the birth of the League of Red Cross Societies

Question 3: If you don't pay your rent, your landlord is going to kick you out!

A lend you some money B play football with you

Question 4: The situation seems to be changing minute by minute

A from time to time B time after time C again and again D very rapidly

Question 5: The goalies wear red caps with the number 1 in white

A opponents B defenders C goalkeepers D strikers

Question 6:In a restaurant, we can raise our hand slightly to show that we need assistance

A attention B help C money D food

Question 7: The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place

A organized B impressed C participated D defended

Question 8: We oppose this war, as we would do any other war which created an environmental catastrophe

A pollution B disaster C convention D epidemic

Question 9: Many scientists agree that global warning poses great threats to all species on Earth

Question 10: They said that the city had been founded more than five centuries ago

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlinded word(s) in each of the following questions

Question 1: Candidates can leave out insignificant information to avoid being confused when reading the instructions

A limited B believable C intentional D major

Question 2: The more advanced students really look down on the beginners

A look down nose at B turn nose up at C turn back on D look up to

Question 3 : The Red Cross is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to reducing the sufferings of

wounded soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war

A happiness B worry and sadness C pain and sorrow D loss

Question 4 “ Don’t worry, young man Everything will soon be all right again Wait , and you will soon feel much happier.”

A slowly B lenghtly C in the far future D forever

Question 5: Look out! There is a rattlesnake under the picnic table !

A Be careful B Hurry up C Keep silent D Be careless

Question 6: The Vietnamese Women’s Football team successfully defended the SEA Games title

A attacked B hosted C ranked D proposed

Question 7: Polluted water and increased water temperatures have driven many species to the verge of extinction

Question 8: Any student whoneglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school

A puts off B looks for C attends to D approves of

Question 9: The earth is being threatenedand the future looks bad

Question 10: We’d better speed up if we want to get there in time

A turn down B put down C slow down D lie down

CLOSEST MEANING:

Question 1: I think we have solved this problem once and for all.

A forever B for goods C temporarily D in the end

Question 2 I received housing benefit when I was unemployed.

A out of work B out of fashion C out of order D out of practice

Question 3 How many countries took part in the last SEA Games.

A succeeded B hosted C participated D performed

Question 34 If petrol price go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.

Question 5 There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he

resigned

Question 6 I didn't go to work this morning I stayed at home because of the morning rain.

A on account of B in addition to C in spite of D thanks to

Question 7 My elder brother failed his final exam, which depressed my parents

A encouraged B satisfied C disappointed D pleased

Question 8: The aim of the competition is to stimulate the spirit of studying English among students.

Question 9: He can’t make up his mind whether he should phone her or not.

OPPOSITE MEANING

Question 1 Their classmates are writing letters of acceptance.

Question 2 She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.

Question 3 She performed all her duties conscientiously She didn't give enough care to her work

Question 4 Scientists proof that choosing a career for money will make you less efficient, happy and more

selfish

Question 5 A surprising percentage of the population in remote areas is illiterate.

A able to speak fluently B unable to speak fluently

C unable to read and write D able to read and write

Question 6: It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.

Question 7: My cousin tends to look on the bright side in any circumstance.

Question 8: Last Saturday the representatives of three classes of my school took part in the annual final English

Competition organized by our English teachers

Question 9: It took 1750 years for the world population to reach 625 million.

Question 10: I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.

Question 11: He admitted breaking his mother's vase.

VOCABULARY: IDIOMS AND COLLOCATIONS

do an assignment:

do business (with):

do one’s best:

do a crossword:

do an experiment:

do harm:

do one’s duty:

do one’s homework:

do research:

do someone a favour:

make an appointment:

make an attempt:

make an announcement:

make the bed:

make a cake:

make a choice:

make a decision:

make a differrence:

make an effort:

make an excuse:

make a mistake:

make money:

make progress

make a plan:

make a phone call:

make a profit:

make a speech:

make noise:

make up one’s mind:

make use of:

take sb/sth for granted:

take place:

take part in:

take effect:

take advantage of sth:

take notice of sth:

take measures:

take responsibility for sth:

have difficulty (in) doing something:

have a problem:

pay attention to:

pay a visit to sb:

take it easy:

keep an eye on someone/ something:

lose touch with someone:

catch sight of someone/ something:

pull someone’s leg:

for the time being:

by chance:

by far:

by heart:

in advance:

as a rule:

with flying colours:

make ends meet:

in need of:

in danger of:

in shortages of:

out of touch:

out of order:

out of work:

out of control:

out of date:

out of fashion:

out of the question:

give birth to:

all of a sudden:

at risk:

give a hand:

on the tip of one’s tongue:

have a row with:

call it a day:

Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence.

1 Overpopulation tends to create conditions which may result in _ of food in developing countries

A supplies B surpluses C shortages D failures

2 The Business Advisory Council has been specially designed for those in _ of advice about setting up new businesses

3 I wonder if you could _ me a small favour, Tom?

4 Scientists warn that many of the world’s great cities are _ flooding

A being B at risk C in danger of D endangered

5 My brother rarely responsibilities in the family, which makes my father really angry

6 The shop assistant is ready to _ me a helping hand She was very nice

7 The government has _ different measures to protect the wildlife

8 The Red Cross all over the world has carried out a lot of _

9 I decided to visit a fortune- teller That’s what I _ to do

A made up B made up my mind C minded D cared

10 _, Carlos is very punctual, but he was late tonight

A For a rule B Like a rule C As a rule D For a rule of thump

11 You can’t get a soda from that machine There’s a sign on it says that “ _”

A Out of job B Out of hand C Out of order D Out of mind

12 “What’s Peter’s cousin’s name?” “It’s on the tip of my , but I can’t quite remember”

13 What a confusing story! I can’t make _ of it

14 I just took it _ that he’d always be available

A into consideration B easy C into account D for granted

15 I accidentally _ Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday

A kept an eye on B lost touch with C paid attention to D caught sight of

16 I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I an decided to stay in Britain

A pulled my finger out B got cold feet C held my horses D called it a day

17 I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the _ of my tongue

18 You look tired Why don't we _ and have a good rest?

A call its name B call on C call off D call it a day

19 “Can you _ me a favor, Bill?” Peter said

20 You should make a(n) _ to overcome this problem

21 Thisis _ themostdifficultjobI’veeverhadtodo

22 I accidentally _ Mikewhen I wascrossing a street downtown yesterday

A caught sight of B kept an eye on C paid attention to D lost touch with

23 She had to hand in her notice _ advance when she decided to leave the job

24 “Please, will you just tidy your room, and stop _ excuses!”

25 It is very important for afirmor a company to keep _ the changes in the market

26 She passed the National High School Graduation Examwith _ colours.

27 Laura had a blazing _ with Eddie and stormed out of the house

28 She had to borrow her sister’s car because hers was _

A out of work B out of order C off work D off chance

29 My mother had to work 12 hours a day in a factory just to _

A call it a day B tighten the belt C break the ice D make ends meet

30 As the drug took _, the boy became quieter

31 They’re staying with us _ the timebeing until they canafford a house

32 Since he failed his exam, he had to _ for it again

33 In a formal interview, it is essential to maintain good eye _ with the interviewers

34 We must push the piano to the corner of the hall to _ our party tonight

A make place for B take up room to C make room for D give place to

35 He's sometimes bad-tempered but he's a good fellow _

A at heart B by heart C with heart D in heart

* HOMEWORK

1 We expect your son to pass the final exam with flying _

2 I’m so sorry I didn’t mean to _your leg

3 “Could you _ me a favour? Would you mind answering the phone for a minute – I need to pop out

to the post office.”

4 “Excuse me, would you mind _a photo of me and my girlfriend?”

5 He _no attention to my requests

A paid B took C had D made

6 Can I use your mobile phone to _a call?

7 The story takes _ in Netherland during World War Two

8 My mum and I don’t see _to _when it comes to boyfriends

A eye / eye C face / face B neck / neck D cheek / cheek

9 We are not _ good terms with each other at the moment

10 That boy takes no _of what his teachers tell him!

11 The car was out of _and crashed into a tree