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What did Mr. Dursley see the cat doing as he drove around the corner?
What did Mr. Dursley see the cat doing as he drove around the corner?
- Eating a mouse
- Driving a car
- Writing a letter
- Reading a sign (correct)
Why did Mr. Dursley think it was a trick of the light when he first saw the cat?
Why did Mr. Dursley think it was a trick of the light when he first saw the cat?
- He thought the cat was flying
- It seemed impossible for a cat to be reading a sign (correct)
- The cat was wearing sunglasses
- He couldn't believe a cat could be on the street
How did Mr. Dursley react after seeing the cat in his mirror?
How did Mr. Dursley react after seeing the cat in his mirror?
- He ignored the cat (correct)
- He waved at the cat
- He turned around to follow the cat
- He started talking to the cat
What was Mr. Dursley's main focus as he drove towards town?
What was Mr. Dursley's main focus as he drove towards town?
Why did Mr. Dursley give himself a little shake after the cat encounter?
Why did Mr. Dursley give himself a little shake after the cat encounter?
What is a synonym for 'financial commitment' in business contexts?
What is a synonym for 'financial commitment' in business contexts?
In legal contexts, which term is a synonym for 'legally responsible'?
In legal contexts, which term is a synonym for 'legally responsible'?
What type of tools are commonly used for synonym discovery?
What type of tools are commonly used for synonym discovery?
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'unmarried man of a certain rank or profession'?
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'unmarried man of a certain rank or profession'?
How do synonyms help in enhancing language skills?
How do synonyms help in enhancing language skills?
Study Notes
Understanding Synonyms
- Synonyms are words with the same or very similar meanings, and knowing them can enhance language usage and communication.
- Mastering synonyms can add depth and richness to writing and speech.
Defining Synonyms
- A synonym is a word with essentially the same meaning as another word in the same language.
- Synonyms are the opposite of antonyms, which are words with opposite meanings.
- Synonyms can be interchangeable, but using a variety of them adds precision and color to language.
Synonym Categories
Emotions
- Sad, angry, disgruntled, unhappy, annoyed, vexed, irritated, peeved, resentful, bitter, furious, and incensed are synonyms for "angry".
States of Being
- Dead, deceased, departed, expired, passed away, passed on, and perished are synonyms for "died".
Actions
- Start, commence, begin, initiate, launch, establish, found, and instigate are synonyms for "start".
Relationships
- Friend, acquaintance, companion, ally, associate, confidant, and partner are synonyms for "friend".
Places
- City, town, village, hamlet, and borough are synonyms for "town".
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Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone with this quiz. See if you remember the details and events that take place in Privet Drive.
