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Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Some of the larger birds can remain stationary in the air for several minutes.
They will _____ the power of the river to produce electricity.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
They are studying the links between and linguistic development in young children. (COGNITION)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
Due to the manager's failure to conduct thorough market research, the product launch was unsuccessful. (BALL)
=> The manager launch by not conducting thorough market research.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The union leaders went to bat for their members and negotiated better wages and benefits on their behalf.
To _____ talent, companies must give employees the opportunity to develop.
Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
1. The BBC had to _____ more than 300 phone calls after last night's programme.
2. For the journal activity, children were asked to write about a recent _____ trip.
3. His behavior at the party was out in left _____ and made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Answer:
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
After successfully completing an extensive physical exam, the athlete was declared to be in good health.
Jack: How's John doing?
Mary: He had a rough week of it with the flu, but he's _____ now, thank God.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
Colleen started to feel nauseous due to the constant swaying of the boat. (GILLS)
=> The constant rocking of the boat caused Colleen .
Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences
1. A young lion had strayed some distance from the _____.
2. She takes a lot of _____ in running such a successful business.
3. He was so confident in his abilities, but _____ comes before the fall, and he soon learned his lesson.
Answer:
Crossing the North Pole on foot was an amazing feat of human _____.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
He's a conservative, no matter what he says; a leopard can't change its spots.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Thanks to their inherently larger bodies, men typically possess larger brains than women do.
Drag and drop to complete the sentences.
1. We finally managed to the door open with a screwdriver.
2. This would help the prosecutor evidence against him which could be used in court.
3. His story of what happened that night didn't with the witness's version.
4. The appraisers a low value to the antique vase because of its cracked surface.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The downside to this is that they lose valuable advertising space on television programmes.
Alex: We've got my boss, his boss, a freelance consultant, and the head of IT all involved in this project, and it's turning into a complete disaster!
Sam: Well, _____, after all!
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The company sold the valuable property for a song due to financial difficulties.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
They are meeting consumer demand for fashionable products at prices. (AFFORD)
_____ research is being done into the connection between the disease and poor living conditions.
Peter: Your constant nagging is driving me crazy.
Linda: I know, I sound like _____, but I just want you to be more responsible.
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Weapons that would have been invincible twenty years before are now obsolete.
Drag and drop to complete the sentences.
1. The service gives employees a personalized desktop accessible from any web browser.
2. The specific reference to the latter phenomenon was only in the text.
3. The information has come from reliable sources to the government.
4. This offer of a high salary and a free house is very .
5. We think such information should be made and not left vague.
Many bands break up because of personality _____ between musicians.
Anne: What makes you think we can find a solution to this complex problem?
John: _____, but I believe that with the right resources and expertise, we can make it happen.
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
There has been intensive campaigning by the proponents of each of the bidding cities.
Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
1. Most of what he says is very nonsense so I just _____ him out.
2. He was humming a _____ as he dried the dishes.
3. It was the businessmen, not the lords, who called the _____ when the industrial system began.
Answer:
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Would phone conversations for cozy chats after work? (SUBSTITUTION)
Mary: "Why were you talking to Katie? I thought you hated her."
Sam: "I'm trying to see if she has any dirt on me for the student council debate. Keep your _____ close and your _____ closer, right?"
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The clinic claims to have successfully countless patients with drug addiction. (REHABILITATION)
Think of ONE word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
1. Come and _____ the tires on this latest version of the software.
2. The department met over dinner to _____ around ideas for increasing sales.
3. With the help of a support group, he was able to _____ the habit of compulsive gambling and turn his life around.
Answer:
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Throughout the ages, many great civilizations have extolled the use of colour as a powerful healing agent.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The town council buying fruits and vegetables grown on local farms since last week. (ADVOCACY)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
The coach advised the team to prove themselves through excellent performance instead of boasting about their achievements. (BLOW)
=> The coach advised the team not to but to perform well, actions speak louder than words, after all.