I. Match the word or phrase with its definition.
1. custom 
2. tradition 
3. sharp 
4. table manners 
5. cutlery 
6. prong 
7. generation 
8. sense of belonging 
9. host 
10. spot on 
a. the feeling of being comfortable and happy in a particular place or with a particular group of people
b. the knives, forks, and spoons that you use for eating food
c. an accepted way of behaving or of doing things
d. exactly right
e. all the people who were born at about the same time
f. a belief, custom or way of doing something that has existed for a long time
g. the socially acceptable way to eat your food, especially when eating a meal with others
h. each of the two or more long pointed parts of a fork
i. at a particular time exactly
j. a person who invites guests to a meal, a party, etc.

I. Match the word or phrase with its definition.

1. custom                    a. the feeling of being comfortable and happy in a                                                    particular place or with a particular group of people

2. tradition                    b. the knives, forks, and spoons that you use for                                                       eating food

3. sharp                         c. an accepted way of behaving or of doing things

4. table manners                 d. exactly right

5. cutlery                    e. all the people who were born at about the same time

6. prong                     f. a belief, custom or way of doing something that has                                               existed for a long time

7. generation                       g. the socially acceptable way to eat your food,                                                         especially when eating a meal with others

8. sense of belonging                   h. each of the two or more long pointed                                                                      parts of a fork

9. host                                         i. at a particular time exactly

10. spot on                                  j. a person who invites guests to a meal, a                                                               party, etc.

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

Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence, the entire teaching staff considered of the president and three or four tutors.

A. back and forth 

B. to and froth

C. more or less 

D. side by side

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

Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence, the entire teaching staff considered of the president and three or four tutors.

A. back and forth

B. to and fro

C. more or less

D. side by side

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

Although the staff did expand somewhat, for the first century of its existence, the entire teaching staff considered of the president and three or four tutors.

A. back and forth

B. to and fro

C. more or less

D. side by side

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

Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to stay at home with her family.

A. unwilling to make a decision

B. able to make a choice

C. eager to make a plan

D. unready to make up her mind

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

Wendy is on the horns of a dilemma: she just wonders whether to go for a picnic with her friends or to stay at home with her family.

A. unwilling to make a decision

B. able to make a choice

C. eager to make a plan

D. unready to make up her mind

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 followings.

The kids persisted with their soccer game even though recess was over.

A. insisted on

B. continued in spite

C. resisted of

D. stopped

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

Hue is the ideal place to enjoy life; it’s a beautiful and hospitable city with its famous cultural heritage.

A. friendly

B. affectionate

C. noticeable

D. natural