SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS EXERCISEs

PRACTICE TEST 2

SYNONYM AND ANTONYM

Task 1: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
part in each of the following sentences.
1. The politician promised to be candid, but we wondered.
A. open and frank B. sweet C. discreet D. casual
2. The cake was heavenly so I asked for more.
A. out-of-this-world B. edible C. in the sky D. cheap
3. Chimpanzees are frequently used as stand-ins for human beings in experiments.
A. partners B. models C. stand-bys D. substitutes
4. You can withdraw money from the account at any time without penalty.
A. punishment B. loss C. charge D. offense
5. We want to recruit the brightest and the best. If you think you fit the bill, fill in an application form
today.
A. are able to pay the bill B. are suitable
C. are of the right size D. are excellent
6. I am available for an interview all afternoons, except on Tuesday because I am doing a computer
course to improve my typing skills.
A. willing B. free C. impatient D. longing
7. Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation.
A. of high level B. of great improvement
C. of high position D. of great progress
8. Do Binh was late and the teacher was furious with him.
A. sympathetic B. satisfied C. extremely angry D. considerate
9. The realization of how little work I'd done for the exams brought me back down to Earth.
A. motivated me to start again B. exhausted me
C. failed me D. cut me down
10. I only have time to tell you the main idea of it, not the details.
A. fist B. gist C. twist D. list
11. A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces
possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero.
A. embarrassed B. offended C. confused D. depressed
12. Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer people.
A. endured B. remained C. repeated D. insisted
13. In spite of her embarrassment before Rodya's urgent and challenging look, she could not deny
herself that satisfaction.

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 A. demanding B. hard C. difficult D. curious
14. The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior and special daily events.
A. attract B. free C. refuse D. convince
15. My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance examination. I
myself feel so worried.
A. personal B. serious C. private D. specific
16. He decided not to buy the fake watch and wait until he had more money.
A. genuine B. counterfeit C. cheap D. unattractive
17. Computer models help to determine whether a particular area is likely to flood.
A. make up B. take over C. put up D. find out
18. Let’s wait for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. enter B. arrive C. visit D. return
19. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.
A. steers me B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me
20. Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.
A. durable B. ongoing C. temporary D. enduring
21. Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.
A. orders B. answers C. rules D. directions
22. The fourth year sociology class was a homogeneous group of university students.
A. unrelated B. uniform C. distinguishable D. dreary
23. We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention. That is considered impolite and
even rule.
A. offensive B. polite C. informal D. terrific
24. Could you take care of our children while I go away?
A. look like B. look after C. look for D. look at
25. When being interviewed, you should concentrate on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. be related to B. be interested in
C. paying all attention to D. express interest in
26. Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in
different fields.
A. accessible B. confusing C. effective D. advanced
27. It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and information.
A. classifying B. distributing C. adopting D. inventing
28. The girls were deeply affected by that sentimental movie.
A. annoyed B. touched C. influenced D. sad
29. The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. promised B. doubted C. considered D. refused
30. Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three-day excursion
with her classmates.
A. permit B. persuade C. offer D. support

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Task 2: Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined part in each of the following sentences.
31. The consequences of the typhoon was disastrous due to the lack of precautionary measures.
A. physical B. severe C. beneficial D. damaging
32. Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organization (WTO) has promoted its trade relations
with other countries.
A. balance B. restricted C. expanded D. Boosted
33. It's discourteous to ask Americans questions about their age, marriage or income.
A. impolite B. polite C. unacceptable D. rude

34. One of the reasons why families break up is that parents are always critical of each other.
A. unaware B. supportive C. intolerant D. tired
35. After hearing the news of the defeat, she told supporters not to be downhearted.
A. high-spirited B. annoyed C. vexed D. over-stretched
36. I had to pay through the nose to get a ticket to the final game at My Dinh.
A. be a skinflint B. be on the sale C. buy at a bargain D. be a spendthrift
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37. Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the
highway.
A. easy to find B. difficult to access C. unlikely to happen D. impossible to reach
38. We managed to get to school on time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment B. later than expected
C. early enough to do something D. as long as expected
39. Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. hostile B. inapplicable C. futile D. amicable
40. My first impression of her was her impassive face.
A. respectful B. emotional C. solid D. fractious
41. The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.
A. inhale B. move in C. enter D. move out
42. The soldier was demoted for improper behavior.
A. promoted B. lowered C. resigned D. let off
43. My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant,
and always try to find the best price.
A. to spend money too easily B. to not like spending money
C. to not know the value of money D. to save as much money as possible
44. We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next
day.
A. relaxed and comfortable B. at ease and refreshed
C. upset and disappointed D. sad and depressed
45. Traffic congestion in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at peak hours.
A. prohibits B. protects C. encourages D. limits
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46. These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access
information online.
A. regularly B. attentively C. occasionally D. selectively
47. With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of
getting into financial difficulties.
A. dress in loose clothes B. spend money freely
C. save on daily expenses D. put on tighter belts
48. Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable
conditions for them to develop their business.
A. peaking B . varying C. decreasing D. rising
49. He is over the moon about his examination result.
A. stressed B. very sad C. very happy D. satisfied
50. The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.
A. arrival B. admission C. outlet D. output
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