Vocabulary Quiz: Synonyms, Antonyms, and More
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Which word is a synonym for 'monstrous' in the context of the provided text?

  • small
  • gigantic (correct)
  • worthless
  • horrify
  • What is the most suitable synonym for 'distinctly' as used in the text?

  • definitely (correct)
  • usually
  • differently
  • rarely
  • Which of these words is closest in meaning to 'ultimate' as it's used in the phrase 'ultimate honesty'?

  • global
  • proud
  • supreme (correct)
  • genuine
  • In the text, 'cursed' is used to describe someone's life. What is the best synonym for 'cursed'?

    <p>unlucky (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word 'impacts' is used in relation to the environment. Which word is the nearest synonym in meaning?

    <p>affect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best antonym for 'undermined' as used in the provided text?

    <p>ability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most suitable antonym for 'quietly' as it used in the text?

    <p>loudly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct plural form of the word 'baby'?

    <p>babies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct plural form of 'goods'?

    <p>goods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix, when added to 'caution,' forms a derivative?

    <p>pre (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adding which prefix to 'comparable' creates a meaningful derivative?

    <p>in (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix correctly modifies 'pleasant' to form a derivative?

    <p>un (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What prefix can be added to 'grade' to form a new word?

    <p>up (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prefix, when added to 'grace,' creates a new word?

    <p>mis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which suffix, when added to 'dread,' forms a derivative?

    <p>ful (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct expansion for 'INSV'?

    <p>Indian Naval Ship Vessel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym 'IMD' stand for?

    <p>India Meteorological Department (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best synonym for 'old' based on the context?

    <p>classic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word best replaces 'recently' in the sentence 'David has recently been selected to travel to Brazil?'

    <p>not long (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of technology, what is the best synonym for 'newer'?

    <p>latest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which verb is the best antonym for 'dismissed' in the sentence 'School is dismissed — you may go'?

    <p>assembled (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these alternatives best conveys the meaning of 'exactly'?

    <p>absolutely (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option has a meaning most similar to 'reached' in the sentence 'With a sinking heart I reached Holmes’ room'?

    <p>arrived (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best antonym for 'frail' in the sentence 'I saw a frail man with bald head sitting'?

    <p>strong (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct plural form of 'crisis'?

    <p>crises (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct plural form of 'spectacles'?

    <p>spectacles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The oppressors wanted the territory and also dominated the language; which conjunction best expresses this?

    <p>not only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You taught him the basics of the sport and also ways to improve. What phrase best links these two ideas?

    <p>as well as (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Limit your fast food, otherwise it would be your last meal. Which word best implies this sense of consequence?

    <p>otherwise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Visu left, and then Zigzag went to sleep. What is the best way to relate that sequence of events?

    <p>as soon as (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There was one customer, and they were not engaged in either eating or drinking tea. What is the best term to describe this?

    <p>neither (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'QR' stand for in the context provided?

    <p>Quick Reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrasal verb correctly completes the sentence: 'She ________ her sword.'?

    <p>picked up (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct phrasal verb to use in the sentence: 'With her sword, she _________ her long, black hair.'?

    <p>cut off (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrasal verb fits best in: '____________ from our General.'?

    <p>Stay away (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complete the sentence: '__________ the gas, Smith,' said Holmes in his natural voice.

    <p>Turn down (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrasal verb completes the sentence: 'Then it slowly __________ a black bird.'?

    <p>turned into (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which idiom best fits: 'I will be extremely happy if you accept the money,' said Aditya.

    <p>over the moon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The governor listened and then meditated in silence. Which idiom relates to 'listening'?

    <p>lend an ear (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Studying was so difficult because I had to rely on someone to type everything into a computer for me. Which idiom best represents this difficult situation?

    <p>in deep waters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the best pairing for 'play' to form a compound word.

    <p>match (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Synonym Matching

    • Monstrous terror: horrify
    • Distinct defeat: definitely
    • Ultimate honesty: genuine

    Antonym Matching

    • Capability: inability
    • Quietly: loudly
    • Antique: modern

    Plural Forms

    • Activity: activities
    • Crisis: crises
    • Species: species
    • Hobby: hobbies
    • Savoury: savouries
    • Spectacles: spectacles
    • Injury: injuries
    • Goose: geese
    • Baby: babies
    • Goods: goods

    Derivatives

    • Caution: precaution
    • Comparable: incomparable
    • Pleasant: unpleasant
    • Grade: degrade
    • Grace: disgrace
    • Dread: dreadful
    • Extreme: extremely
    • Optimist: optimistic
    • Generous: generously
    • Circumnavigate: circumnavigation

    Expansions

    • INSV: Indian Navy Selection Verification
    • IMD: India Meteorological Department
    • INWTC: International North West Terminal Counter
    • NH: National Highway
    • GB: General Certificate of Secondary Education
    • GCSE: General Certificate of Secondary Education
    • WFP: World Food Programme
    • ILO: International Labour Organisation
    • UNICEF: United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
    • QR: Quick Response

    Phrasal Verbs

    • Pick up: to lift something
    • Cut off: to separate something
    • Stay away: to avoid something
    • Turn up: to increase something
    • Turn into: to change into something

    Compound Words

    • Play: Playmate
    • Pen: Penknife
    • Seat: Seatbelt
    • Blood: Bloodbank
    • Cup: Cupboard
    • Wheel: Wheelchair
    • Chair: Chairwoman
    • Plate: Plateful
    • Light: Lightning
    • Break: Breakfast

    Prepositions

    • Between: Indicates a thing occurs in the midst of two places or things.
    • Among: Indicates a thing occurs in the midst of three or more things or places.
    • Behind: Indicates a thing is located at the back of another thing.
    • Beside: Indicates a thing is located next to another thing.
    • Before: Indicates a thing occurs earlier in time than another thing.

    Tenses

    • Will be : Future tense, expressing an action that will be completed by a specific time in the future.
    • Had requested: Past perfect tense
    • Had been practicing: Past perfect continuous tense
    • Was/Were winning/won: Past continuous/simple past
    • Will be performing: Future tense, expressing an action that will be completed at a specific time in the future.

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    Test your vocabulary skills with this quiz that covers synonym matching, antonym matching, plural forms, derivatives, and term expansions. Challenge yourself to identify relationships between words and enhance your language proficiency.

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