Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted
B. as well as
C. unless
D. instead of
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
Roget's Thesaurus, a collection of English words and phrases, was originally arranged by the ideas they express rather than by alphabetical order.
A. restricted
B. as well as
C. unless
D. instead of
Let's wait here for her; I'm sure she'll turn up before long.
A. arrive
B. return
C. enter
D. visit
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned
B. deliberate
C. accidental
D. unintentional
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
I clearly remember talking to him in a chance meeting last summer.
A. unplanned
B. deliberate
C. accidental
D. unintentional
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
The new school year starts on September 5th
A. begin
B. finishes
C. finish
D. comes
Choose the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following sentences.
The new school year starts on September 5th.
A. begin
B. finishes
C. finish
D. comes
Read the article, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to………….
A. become more interested in something
B. pay money for something
C. peel something out
D. take someone out of a shell
Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
The word “foothold” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ……….
A. a hole in a rock to support your feet
B. achievements at work
C. a strong position at work
D. supporting when climbing