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. ⇱
Question 1. I lived in the U.S. for ten years, so I’ve lost touch with British politics.
Question 2. Fortunate people notice opportunities that happen by chance more often thar unlucky people.
Question 3. To get the best deal on a new car, you need to know what a car is really worth.
Question 4. The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory.
Question 5. Only a first-rate education will enable our students to compete with the best in the world, especially in core subjects such as English, mathematics and science.
Question 6. The stock market crash marked the start of a severe depression.
Question 7. The nutritionist stressed the importance of fresh fruit and vegetables in the diet.
Question 8. Just like Mahatma Gandhi, who advocated non-violent methods of struggle. Picasso fought against fascism by peaceful means.
Question 9. I recently posted an advertisement for a vacancy in Sales Department.
Question 10. We need to create a culture of tolerance and forgiveness and join hands as one nation.
Question 11. Tonny was so absorbed in his assignment that he forgot all about his dinner in the oven.
Question 12. Her article on diet startled many people into changing their eating habits.
Question 13. He’s been running his own company since he left school.
Question 14. Teachers said he was disruptive and his behaviour had adverse influence on other students.
Question 15. Many new graduates take a part-time job and barely make ends meet every month.
Question 16. Don’t ask your father which key to press - he doesn’t have a clue about computers.
Question 17. It’s extremely rude not to say “Thank you” when you are given something.
Question 18. My grandfather always tells me that no one is always good - everyone has a dark hidden side.
Question 19. Reaching 35 and obviously aging, Jane has to make up her mind on her future very soon.
Question 20. Some research has shown a strong association between pesticide and certain diseases.