Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. ⇱
Question 1. I don’t know what they are going to ask in the job interview. I’ll just play it by ear.
Question 2. It’s quite disappointing that many bystanders still turn a blind eye to acts of injustice they witness in the street.
Question 3. When you’re new in a school, it’s easiest to just go with the flow for a while, and see what people are like.
Question 4. Julie’s slimming attempts have been going by fits and starts. She needs to do it consistently.
Question 5. I should keep a stiff upper lip and take the high road and all that, so I will.
Question 6. Tom may get into hot water when driving at full speed after drinking wine.
Question 7. Most families in my village have been on the breadline since the covid-19 pandemic broke out.
Question 8. John has been unemployed for the past three years – he’s really in dire straits.
Question 9. We had a whale of time as everything was quite fantastic.
Question 10. He's a very good worker but he's sometimes a bit slow on the uptake. You have to explain everything twice.
Question 11. As a newspaper reporter, she always wanted to get information at first hand.
Question 12. If you need me, just call me. I can come at the drop of a hat.
Question 13. Our new house is located only a stone’s throw from the beach, allowing us to easily enjoy the sun and surf whenever we want.
Question 14. I’m sure it won’t rain, but I’ll take an umbrella just to be on the safe side.
Question 15. When I suggested he was mistaken, John got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.
Question 16. The Internet is a treasure trove of information, which offers knowledge on any given topic under the sun.
Question 17. You’d think he would have blown his lid when he realized the chef was downstairs.
Question 18. At first no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
Question 19. Julie’s slimming attempts have been going by fits and starts. She needs to do it consistently.
Question 20. The new manager put the cat among the pigeons by suggesting that the staff might have to come to work earlier than usual.
Question 21. Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.
Question 22. He didn’t bat an eye when he realized he failed the exam again.
Question 23. Once you choose to be in showbiz, you must learn to shut your ears to all rumours.
Question 24. Though I persuaded my boss to solve a very serious problem in the new management system, he just made light of it.
Question 25. His resignation came as a bolt from the blue, we were all very surprised.