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. With her sophiscated tastes, the singer has become an omnipresent icon of style and beauty.
Question 2. His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has won a lot of prizes.
Question 3. The caffeine in coffee invigorates a coffee drinker.
Question 4. The year-end party was out of this world. We had never tasted such delicious food.
Question 5. A chronic lack of sleep may make us irritable and reduces our motivation to work.
Question 6. Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the surplus.
Question 7. In remote communities, it‟s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
Question 8. - “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning.”
- “Have you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”
- “Have you heard the news? His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”
Question 9. Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?
Question 10. In spite of his being tortured, the captured soldier did not reveal the location of the camp.
Question 11. Friendship changed to antipathy when the settlers took the Indian‟s land.
Question 12. The police have concluded tentatively that the explosion was caused by a bomb.
Question 13. We are now a 24/7 society where shops and services must be available all hours.
Question 14. This shouldn‟t be too taxing for you.
Question 15. We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times.
Question 16. Organized research may discourage novel approaches and inhibit creativity, so seminal discoveries are still likely to be made by inventors in the classic individualistic tradition.
Question 17. If any employee knowingly breaks the terms of this contract, he will be dismissed immediately.
Question 18. We are ready to be answerable to the manager for anything that goes wrong.
Question 19. The young are now far more materialistic than their precedents years ago..
Question 20. This new magazine is known for its comprehensive coverage of news.
Question 21. The boy dose not resemble his brother in any way.
Question 22. Biologists have introducted a global list of endangered and vulnerable animal species.
Question 23. When he heard the news, Simon got on the next train to London.
Question 24. Strongly advocating healthy foods, Jane doesn‟t eat any chocolate.
Question 25. Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope to cooperate more in the future.
Question 26. The nominating committee always meet behind closed doors, lest its deliberations become known prematurely.
Question 27. A pessimistic person always sees things on the dark sides.
Question 28. I’m sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.
Question 29. Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the highway.
Question 30. This puzzle is a piece of cake; I can do it with my eyes closed.
Question 31. 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.
Question 32. In the Egyptian calendar, the first practical calendar created, the advent of Sirius in the morning sky before sunrise marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile.
Question 33. A good auditorium will ensure that the sound is able to be heard.
Question 34. He takes his dates to intimate restaurants where there is candlelight.
Question 35. In some societies, language is associated with social class and education. People judge one’s level in society by the kind of language used.
Question 36. The bank announced that it was to merge with another of the high street banks.
Question 37. James could not tell his parents about his many animal friends in the forest and the exciting things that he saw, but he found another way to express himself.
Question 38. Sorry, I can‟t come to your party. I am snowed under with work at the moment.
Question 39. I am at a loss to how you are going to pass your subjects without studying. All you do is to play video games all day.
Question 40. They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
Question 41. I'd like to pay some money into my bank account.
Question 42. At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her statements.
Question 43. During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.
Question 44. In remote communities, it's important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in.
Question 45. Constant correction of speaking „errors‟ by a teacher is often counter-productive, as student may become afraid to speak at all.
Question 46. After five days on trial, the court found him innocent of the crime and he was released.
Question 47. Fruit is customarily treated with sulfur prior to drying to reduce any colour change.
Question 48. For most male spiders courtship is a perilous procedure, for they may be eaten by females.
Question 49. She came for Christmas laden with gifts for everyone.
Question 50. There was a long period without rain in the countryside last year so the harvest was poor.