OPPOSITE AND CLOSEST MEANING EXERCISE FOR ____________

I. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Don't worry, you can count on me. I'll try my best to help you.
A. look after B. live on C. rely on D. stand for
2. We had a discussion in class today about requiring students to wear school uniforms.
A. ban B. arrangement C. reduction D. debate
3. The graduation is sad, because the time we studied together has come to an end.
A. succeeded B. begun C. finished D. changed
4. Under the major's able leadership, the soldiers found safety.
A. guidance B. intensity C. flagship D. ability
5. Binh is an active student. He has taken part in different charity projects in his town.
A. been involved in B. taken care of
C. looked forward to D. been grateful to
6. Everyone has their own style of studying. I prefer to study by myself so I am not disturbed.
A. location B. method C. culture D. network
7. Many language learners do not try to learn all new words they come across.
A. study B. like C. meet D. understand
8. Electric cars are better for the environment. In addition, they can save money on petrol
A. In conclusion B. For example C.Nevertheless D. Furthermore
9. After her parents' death, her chief inheritance was an old Bible, which she read and valued.
A. pursuit B. possession C. mistrust D. misery
10. They need to cut back on eating a lot of salt and sugary foods. They're not good for their health.
A. reduce B. begin C. speed up D. carry out
11. I could see the finish line and thought I was home and dry
A. hopeless B.hopeful C. successful D. unsuccessful
12. Wildlife on Earth is disappearing fast and will continue to do so unless urgent action is taken.
A. Vanishing B. damaging C. polluting D. destroying
13. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at that time.
A. right B. correct C. exact D. suitable
14. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?
A. choices B. decisions C. judgements D.votes
15. Everything seems to be very complicated, and the police have promised to look into the problem.
A. discover B. examine C. investigate D. communicate
16. The new camera didn't work, so she took it back to the shop.
A. was out of date B. was out of order
C. didn't break down D. became too old
17. It's easy to confuse me for my brother; we are twins and we look the same.
A. mix up B. choose out C. pick down D. take after
18. My mom is always bad-tempered when I leave my room untidy.
A. Feeling embarrassed C. very happy and satisfied
B. Talking too much D. easily annoyed or irritated
19. Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
A. nervousness B. silence C. self-control D. agreement
20. The 1923 earthquake in Japan killed about 200,000 people and left countless wounded and homeless.
A. imprisoned B. injured C. killed D. enriched
21. The Internet is available only in cities and town, so we cannot easily get access to it in the
countryside.
A. visiting B. existing C. safe D. helpful
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22. The naughty boy was scolded for breaking the neighbour's window yesterday. A. told off B.
complimented C. caught D. taken care of
A. No matter what happens, I assure you that I will not forget how hard you have worked on this project
B. dare B. promise C. persuade D.insure
23. Most animals can communicate with members of their own species, but not with other groups.
A. specialized researchers B. kind of plant
C. geographical areas D. type of animal
24. They grumbled about the food. They didn't seem to be pleased.
A. argued B. complained C. thought D. bargained
25. The shop assistant was totally bewildered by the customer's behavior.
A. puzzled B. disgusted C. angry D. upset
26. Sue and Daisy are as different as chalk and cheese. No wonder their friendship has broken up recently.
A. changed B. ended C. improved D. appeared
27. He was astounded at his bad luck. He couldn't believe it.
A. unhappy B. frightened C. astonished D. amused
28. It hasn't rained for a long time. If the crops are not irrigated soon, the harvest will be affected.
A. plowed B. watered C. planted D. fertilized
29. In the 1920s, amateur theater performances benefited poor families and other charitable causes.
A. untrained B. inexperienced C. non-profit D. nonprofessional
30. It is imperative that they arrive on time for the lecture. They mustn't be late.
A. necessary B. suggested C. hoped D. intended
31. The widespread use of pesticides and herbicides has led to contamination of groundwater in some areas.
A. extensive B. experimental C. occasional D. popular
32. The professor tried to stimulate interest in archaeology by taking his students on expeditions.
A. simulate B. fake C. encourage D. diminish
33. In this fairytale there is a wicked old woman. Nobody wants to come near her.
A. evil B. marked C. weak D. immortal
34. The boundary between Canada and the United States has been unfortified for over one hundred years.
A. border B. binding C. relationship D. water
35. This organization aims to help the less able in society to lead an independent life.
A. identify B. entertain C. assist D. defend
36. For nearly a hundred years, the lake was present continually, and has appeared and disappeared again
several times since.
A. vanish B. exist C. inhabit D. grow
37. When we travel overseas we hope to go to Iceland.
A. on the sea B. by water C. with foreigners D. to foreign lands
38. The guests at the Japanese Embassy reception enjoyed it very much but refused to eat the raw fish.
A. stale B. fresh C. rotten D. uncooked
39. The teacher gave some suggestions on what could come out for the examination.
A. demonstrations B. symptoms C. hints D. effects
40.We always split the housework equally - my mom cooks, my dad cleans the house and I do the
washing-up.
A. join B. break C. share D. pick up
41. Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.
A. part B. cooperate C. separate D. disagree
42. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.
A. began B. created C. developed D. introduced

43. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.
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 A. clue B. data C. proof D. sign
44. Mother Teresa devoted herself to caring for the sick and the poor.
A. spent B. contributed C. gave up D. dedicated
II. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. A small fish needs camouflage to hide itself so that its enemies cannot find it.
A. cover B. beautify C. show D. locate
2. Solar energy doesn't cause pollution, but it is not cheap.
A. expensive B. effective C. commercial D. possible
3. If you follow these simple rules, not only will you save money, but also the environment will be
cleaner.
A. earn B. count C. waste D. replace
4. Animal communication is not a straightforward subject. It's complicated because animals communicate
differently with each other.
A. impossible to express B. difficult to understand
C. easy to interpret D. interesting to study
5. We must not let small children play in the kitchen. It is a dangerous place.
A. handy B. suitable C. central D. safe
6. With the help of the Internet, information can reach every corner of the world swiftly.
A. at a low speed B. at a high price
C. with some difficulty D. unexpectedly
7. The tendency to develop cancer, even in high-risk individuals, can be decreased by increasing the
amount of fruit and vegetables in the diet.
A. consuming B. growing C. lessening D. stopping
8. With butterflies in my stomach, he waited for his job interview.
A. nervously B. patiently C. happily D. courageously
9. I find playing sports, like badminton, an exciting way to exercise.
A. stimulating B. regular C. normal D. boring
10. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region.
A. come up B. stay unchanged
C. remain unstable D. go down
11. 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
12. I think that the local authority should prohibit and fine heavily anyone catching fish in this lake.
A. allow B. discourage C. recognize D. agree
13. They would never admit that they made a serious mistake during the experiment.
A. refuse B. argue C. deny D. calculate
14. Watching the movie with all of my friends from school was fun, but it was too lengthy.
A. ordinary B. short C. silly D. funny
15. Conversations you strike up with traveling acquaintances usually tend to be trivial.
A. helpful B. unimportant C. insufficient D. noteworthy
16. The world's population keeps increasing during the past few years.
A. coming up B. getting on C. going down D. taking off
17. My friend and his soccer coach are incompatible. They are always arguing.
A. too different to work together B. having little in common
C. related in some way D. getting on well
18. The earthquake in October 1989 in Loma Prieta caused extensive damage in the area.
A. widespread B. narrow C. long-lasting D. complete

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19. If we had taken his sage advice, we wouldn't be in so much trouble now.
A. unwilling B. clever C. unwise D. eager
20. When you put on clothing make-up, you place it on your body in order to wear it.
A. take off B. look after C. wash up D. get on
21. The Ministry of Health is carrying out a health project for the poor in mountainous regions and rural
areas.
A. urban B. mountainous C. suburban D. coastal
22. Our children must attend some acceptable school during the years of compulsory education.
A. advisory B. inspirational C. commercial D. voluntary
23. Whenever he returns to this place he is happy and contented.
A. discouraged B. displeased C. satisfied D. serious
24. "Mary, of course you're overweight. You eat too much junk food. Even worse, you exercise
infrequently."
A. nearly every day B. at a gym
C. in the open D. quite often
25. There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he had to
resign.
A. invited B. opposed C. insisted D. supported
26. I'm sorry I can't come out this weekend - I'm up to my ears in work.
A. busy B. bored C. idle D. scared
27. 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
28. Soil pollution leads to lack of fertile land to grow enough food for an increasing
population.
A. arid B. rich C. unclean D. deserted
29. Family values are likely to pass down from generation to generation.
A. put down B. cut down C. go down D. hand down
30. His career in the illicit drug trade ended with the police raid this morning.
A. legal B. irregular C. secret D. elicite

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