Mixed
Practice 1
A. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
A healthy body is essential
for good mental health.
a. suitable b. convenient c.
necessary d. normal
2.
A person who is mentally healthy can adjust
himself to his surroundings and get along with other people.
a. warn b. adapt c.
teach d. help
3.
He obtained a post as an
economist in a bank.
a. job b. salary c.
chance d.
certificate
4.
His instructors are proud of
him.
a. friends b. parents c.
teachers d. colleagues
5.
The girl looked astonished.
a. unhappy b. excited c.
afraid d.
surprised
6.
She was delighted when she
heard the news.
a. sad b. pleased c.
angry d.
frightened
7.
It is difficult to pick out a
present for a friend.
a. buy b. give c.
choose d. make
8.
Alice
a. visited b. talked to c.
telephoned d. blamed
9.
They turned down my offer.
a. refused b. accepted c.
understood d. considered
10.
The accident took place in
front of our office.
a. was seen b. was heard c.
occurred d. was
reported
B. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
His jokes amused them.
a. excited b. bored c.
entertained d. surprised
2.
Did they capture the thief?
a. catch b. kill c.
punish d. chase
3.
That seat is occupied.
a. expensive b. uncomfortable c.
broken d. taken
4.
He’s a reliable man.
a. strong b. wise c.
dependable d. careful
5.
She’s obviously ill with a
cold.
a. strangely b. clearly c.
always d. rarely
6.
What’s the population of your
country?
a. area b. climate c.
major industry d. number of
people
7.
You must pay in advance.
a. immediately b. soon c. beforehand d. quickly
8.
They are very well off.
a. rich b. proud c.
strict d.
intelligent
C. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
The Democratic Party won a landslide victory
in Bangkok
a. vote b. triumph c.
battle d. event
2.
The murderer has been
arrested.
a. thief b. robber c.
soldier d. killer
3.
They didn’t support him.
a. like b. help c.
warn d. tell
4.
Finally she revealed the
truth.
a. knew b. found c.
gained d. told
5.
Her first attempt was
successful.
a. plan b. attack c.
effort d. fight
6.
His speech was interesting.
a. talk b. book c.
action d. trip
7.
Most big cities have serious
problems.
a. many b. new c. grave d.
more
8.
He gave up smoking last year.
a. stopped b. hated c.
reduced d. started
9.
A friend of ours dropped in on
us last night.
a. telephoned b. invited c.
helped d. visited
10.
Look out!
a. wait b. stop c.
be careful d. be ready
D. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
A lot of people were injured.
a. killed b. hurt c.
punished d. shot
2.
He has a good reputation.
a. memory b. chance c.
name d. job
3.
He rushed out of the office.
a. walked b. looked c.
hurried d. jumped
4.
The hall was crowded.
a. empty b. very big c.
noisy d. full of
people
5.
We will investigate the crime.
a. prevent b. understand c.
look for d. inquire
into
6.
They didn’t want to take part in
the meeting.
a. organize b. participate in c.
pay for d. preside
over
7.
His health is improving little by
little.
a. very little b. at last c. suddenly d. gradually
8.
His car broke down.
a. started b. exploded c.
stopped working d. had an accident
9.
All of my efforts were in vain.
a. useful b. useless c.
necessary d. unnecessary
10.
They’re putting up a new
building there.
a. designing b. painting c.
advertising d. erecting
E. Select the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
This election indicates that the parliamentary system will survive in this country.
a. die b. last c.
be accepted d. be needed
2.
Libya
a. victory b. power c.
freedom d name
3.
She claimed that they had
planned to kill her.
a. wrote b. said c.
thought d. knew
4.
She didn’t reply to any of his
letters.
a. read b. understand c. receive d.
answer
5.
Due to the huge pile of rubber
stocked in the factory, the fire spread rapidly.
a. amount b. quality c.
size d. heap
6.
They predicted that the
Democrat Party would become the axis of the new government.
a. foretold b. believed c.
announced d. realized
7.
I’m sorry to see him go to jail.
a. school b. hospital c.
prison d. college
8.
The meeting has been called off.
a. postponed b. announced c.
cancelled d. arranged
Mixed
Practice 2
A. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
Some favor democratic
socialism.
a. understand b. misunderstand c.
are for d. are
against
2.
He told the court that the election officials had not properly carried out their duties.
a. correctly b. quickly c.
diligently d.
immediately
3.
The hijacker almost lost his temper.
a. got confused b. got angry c. got nervous d. got hot
4.
One of the most outstanding
pieces on display is an 800-year-old Thai coin.
a. costly b. valuable c.
interesting d. striking
5.
The police found 15 men unloading
goods from the truck.
a. stealing b. removing c.
pulling d. pushing
6.
Some of them saw the terrifying
cloud approaching from a distance.
a. dangerous b. dark c.
frightening d. surprising
7.
The bill for damage may exceed
$70 million.
a. be about b. be under c.
be over d. be equal
to
8.
I came across an old friend
yesterday.
a. visited b. telephoned c.
met by chance d. talked to
9.
Making his way into the
business district, he saw that many buildings had been destroyed.
a. looking b. going c.
running d. turning
10.
She was irritated.
a. angry b. pleased c.
surprised d. unhappy
B. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
Seventy lathes have been put into operation to make medical instruments.
a. tubes b. clothes c.
tools d. bottles
2.
Eventually he escaped from
this prison.
a. immediately b. finally c. soon d.
bravely
3.
He deserted his wife.
a. joined b. beat c.
hated d. left
4.
Lee and his delegation will spend a fortnight
in China
a. three weeks b. one week c. two weeks d. one month
5.
She remains confident that
they will help her.
a. hopeful b. doubtful c.
certain d. happy
6.
He is a dancer whose performances
have earned him worldwide honors.
a. acting b. speaking c.
writing d. thinking
7.
The man confessed that he had
made a terrible mistake.
a. admitted b. announced c.
reported d. answered
8.
Liza will soon get over her
cold.
a. forget b. understand c. recover from d.
suffer from
9.
Hold on while I call Jane to
the phone.
a. read b. sit c.
stop d. wait
10.
Mr. Boonkoom failed to get
elected.
a. managed to b. wanted to c. did not d. hoped to
C. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
Six women were elected to the
House of Representatives from six different provinces in this year’s general
elections.
a. chosen b. invited c.
brought d. sent
2.
He criticized his opponent’s entire
foreign policy.
a. bad b. new c.
whole d. strange
3.
The awards were presented by
Princess Anne.
a. presents b. flowers c.
parcels d. prizes
4.
It is our duty to protect our nation
from chaos.
a. city b. village c.
country d. house
5.
The man was charged with
murder.
a. punished b. imprisoned c.
judged d. accused
6.
He was permitted to go out.
a. forced b. allowed c.
instructed d. requested
7.
This training will help your career.
a. future b. comfort c.
education d. occupation
8.
Hawkers are not allowed here.
a. pedlars b. drivers c.
reporters d. children
9.
I see them off and on.
a. regularly b. occasionally c.
everywhere d. not at all
10.
It is easy to find fault with
the work of others.
a. understand b. notice c.
criticize d. estimate
D. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
We are trying to maintain our
national identity.
a. improve b. change c.
keep d. forget
2.
In its attempt to be
self-sufficient, the community has built a 20-bed hospital.
a. plan b. desire c.
enthusiasm d. effort
3.
He was educated in Hanoi
a. studies b. lived c.
grew up d. was born
4.
The Anti-Profiteering Act has been criticized
by the Association of Thai Industries for inhibiting industrial development.
a. considered b. improved c.
blamed d. changed
5.
The new worker has been dismissed.
a. trained b. warned c.
discharged d. invited
6.
The school was wrecked.
a. damaged b. destroyed c.
bombed d. burnt
7.
She stared at the child.
a. shouted b. moved c.
jumped d. looked
8.
I’ll come providing that I’m
invited.
a. if b. because c. when d.
since
9.
Her clothes are up to date.
a. beautiful b. expensive c.
interesting d.
fashionable
10.
He broke the cup on purpose.
a. accidentally b. intentionally c. completely d. strangely
Mixed
Practice 3
A. Choose the
alternative that is nearest in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
He received practically
nothing for this great invention.
a. completely b. unjustly c.
almost d. strangely
2.
His experiments let to considerable
expense.
a. much b. little c.
strange d. no
3.
He neglected his health.
a. improved b. ruined c.
noticed d.
disregarded
4.
It became independent in 1952.
a. strong b. rich c.
free d. great
5.
Why did they select him?
a. permit b. accept c.
choose d. want
6.
They came to him for assistance.
a. advice b. help c.
revenge d. money
7.
He became violently ill in
November.
a. severely b. strangely c.
frequently d. slightly
8.
He had a horrible dream.
a. amusing b. unusual c.
terrible d. wonderful
9.
Are you scared?
a. afraid b. pleased c.
full d. thirsty
10.
The building has been demolished.
a. repaired b. destroyed c.
extended d. burnt
B. Choose the
alternative that best completes each of the following sentences.
1.
An explosion during the brief battle ……………… the top floor of the four-storey
hotel.
a. denounced b. evacuated c.
demolished d. collapsed
2.
Despite heavy snow storms, they ……………… on going to the conference at the
Language Club.
a. indicated b. insisted c.
considered d. depended
3.
It rained heavily last night, the World Cup tournament had to be …………… until
Monday.
a. put on b. put out c.
put off d. put up
4.
“Hello, is Mr. Smith in?”
“He’s not in this department. Please dial
the same number, but ask for …………… 10.”
a. expansion b. duration c.
extension d.
continuation
5.
Father seemed to be ………… by the loud noise the children made. He shouted at
them to play outside.
a. annoyed b. excited c.
perplexed d. amazed
6.
If you would like to stay with us, we can …………… you …………… .
a. put / up b. put / away c.
think / over d. make / out
7.
You must give me time to ……………… this matter …………… .
a. bring / up b. think / over c.
turn / down d. pick / out
8.
This old custom is …………… .
a. blowing out b. calling off c. dying out d. turning up
9.
The traffic jam …………… me …………… .
a. called / up b. gave / up c. drew / up d. held / up
10.
…………… the toys and go to bed.
a. look up b. put away c.
put out d. carry on
C. Select the
alternative which is CLOSEST in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
I had no chance to inquire
what he meant.
a. ask b. know c.
guess d. study
2.
She was a charming girl.
a. intelligent b. slender c. attractive d. kind
3.
The servant admitted the
stranger.
a. talked to b. allowed to enter c. agreed with d.
confessed something to
4.
He resembles his father.
a. obeys b. imitates c.
looks up to d. looks like
5.
A disgusting man.
a. dangerous b. ignorant c.
unpleasant d. strange
6.
He went away in rage.
a. anger b. excitement c.
emotion d. haste
7.
He grasped my hair.
a. combed b. stroked c.
admired d. seized
8.
Their friendship became more marked.
a. odd b. obvious c.
weak d. cheerful
9.
He is a retired policeman.
a. taking a rest b. no longer working c. unknown d.
silent
10.
He retired to the library.
a. looked at b. was in c.
went to d. wanted to
go to
D. Select the
alternative which does NOT have the same meaning as the italicized word.
1.
Search
a. pursuit b. indication c.
quest d.
inspection
2.
Profession
a. career b. occupation c.
skill d. job
3.
Attractive
a. expert b. agreeable c.
delightful d.
fascinating
4.
Valuable
a. precious b. costly c.
high-priced d. profitable
5.
Affection
a. fondness b. love c.
attachment d. indifference
6.
Instrument
a. tool b. appliance c. burden d.
apparatus
7.
Stout
a. fat b. plump c.
thickset d. vital
8.
Terror
a. alarm b. dread c.
envy d. awe
9.
Shrink
a. contract b. decrease c.
dwindle d. swell
10.
Offend
a. gratify b. annoy c.
irritate d.
displease
Mixed
Practice 4
A. Select the
alternative which is CLOSEST in meaning to the italicized word or phrase.
1.
He was sent to jail.
a. hospital b. prison c.
school d.
punishment
2.
A poor relation.
a. friend b. colleague c.
relative d. companion
3.
The boy clung to his mother.
a. gazed at b. followed closely c. listened to d.
held tightly
4.
Her indifference surprised
him.
a. lack of feeling b. bad manners c.
paleness d. poor health
5.
He’s a tyrant.
a. manager b. headmaster c.
rebel d. dictator
6.
There was a panic when the
fire broke out.
a. complaint b. shout c.
terror d.
disturbance
7.
A beautiful ornament.
a. rare object b. decorative object c. monument d. farm implement
8.
He snatched her handbag.
a. grabbed b. borrowed c.
stole d. carried
9.
A lantern.
a. case with a light b. building with a light c. light bulb d. lamp post
10.
He pressed the button.
a. broke b. noticed c.
touched d. pushed
B. Select the
alternative which does NOT have the same meaning as the italicized word.
1.
Extraordinary
a. exceptional b. uncommon c. inferior d. remarkable
2.
Track
a. toil b. footmark c. trace d.
path
3.
Determination
a. facility b. decision c.
firmness d.
steadfastness
4.
Condemn
a. compliment b. blame c.
reproach d. sentence
5.
Grand
a. great b. stately c.
splendid d. humble
6.
Gloom
a. cloudiness b. darkness c.
dimness d. violent
7.
Curious
a. queer b. prompt c.
odd d. unusual
8.
Agony
a. suffering b. distress c.
torment d. contempt
9.
Apparent
a. clear b. obscure c.
evident d. obvious
10.
Alter
a. modify b. change c.
convince d. remodel
C. Select the
alternative which is CLOSEST in meaning to the italicized word.
1.
The servant was dismissed.
a. punished b. discharged c.
reproached d. employed
2.
She tried to shield him.
a. harm b. embrace c.
encourage d. protect
3.
He’s a mere child.
a. small b. stupid c.
strange d. only
4.
A drug for relieving pain.
a. device b. medicine c.
method d. process
5.
He’s a local teacher.
a. quiet b. regional c.
famous d. humble
6.
The butler is very polite.
a. woman servant b. man servant c. messenger d.
gardener
7.
Mental suffering.
a. of the mind b. of the body c. mysterious d. obvious
8.
The house is in utter
confusion.
a. complete b. slight c.
unbelievable d. disorderly
9.
She didn’t utter a single
word.
a. hear b. write c.
understand d. speak
10.
She received a large legacy.
a. reward b. package c.
inheritance d. fortune
D. Select the
alternative which is CLOSEST in meaning to the italicized word.
1.
A mango tree in blossom.
a. beauty b. colour c.
growth d. bloom
2.
To subscribe to a newspaper.
a. write articles for b. pay to receive c. buy regularly d.
read regularly
3.
He is an eloquent speaker.
a. experienced b. convincing c. famous d. fluent
4.
This building was restored
last year.
a. erected b. renovated c.
destroyed d. repainted
5.
These pills will relieve your
pain.
a. get rid of b. increase c.
reduce d. have a
good effect on
6.
This diet is not suitable for
you.
a. exercise b. method c.
food d. vitamin
7.
He cherished the hope of
becoming a scientist.
a. held in mind b. gave up c. gave an account of d. recalled
8.
Her religious upbringing was
strict.
a. belief b. behaviour c. ancestry d. training
9.
He led a life of luxury.
a. comfort or pleasure b. freedom or liberty c. joy or happiness d.
excitement or adventure
10.
To prosper.
a. glitter b. thrive c.
ascend d. stir
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