Synonyms
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My sister always tries to shirk her share of the housework.
a. share b. delay c. postpone d. avoid
d. Avoid
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During a fire-drill, we are expected to quickly leave the room in an orderly fashion.
a. unruly b. excited c. alarmed d. irregular
a. unruly
Brad is the only one among his classmates who have not yet been rewarded.
"have" should be 'has'.
Brad is the only one among his classmates who has not yet been rewarded.
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b _ _ _ _ _
breezy
The long, drawn-out _____ in the Middle East is causing global economic _____.
a. Conflict...hardship b. debate...terms
c. negotiations...failure
a. Conflict...hardship
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Many of the advertisements for beauty products contain spurious claims.
a. realistic b. false c. amusing d. ridiculous
b. false
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At this time, relations between the East and West are tense.
a. carefree b. casual c. cordial d. cautious
c. cordial
It does not necessary matter who is selected provided that he can do the job.
"Necessary" should be "necessarily"
It does not necessarily matter who is selected provided that he can do the job.
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m _ _ _ _ _
murmur
When law systems break down, ____ and ____ are inevitable.
a. dishonesty...spirituality b. dismay...death
c. anarchy...corruption d. failure...punishment
c. anarchy...corruption
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The bus driver swerved to avoid hitting the stray animals.
a. turned b. veered c. shifted d. rotated
b. veered
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The lawyer felt that his client had received an unduly harsh sentence.
a. unnecessarily b. appropriately c. particularly d. sufficiently
b. appropriately
After a year of poor results, the boss was concerned about the moral of his staff.
"Moral" should be "morale"
After a year of poor results, the boss was concerned about the morale of his staff.
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t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
translucent
1. Over the next few months you must ______ to ______ all inaccuracies from your work.
a. attempt...improve b. succeed...eradicate
c. aim...erase d. endeavour...eradicate
d. endeavour...eradicate
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The electrician changed the wiring in the building to ensure that all the plugs worked.
a. rectify b. guarantee c. decide d. understand
b. guarantee
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The weather forecaster said that we could expect intermittent rain over the southern parishes.
a. brief b. heavy c. continual d. occasional
c. continual
‘Don’t you think the new school buildings are ugly,’ said the Chairman of the PTA.
Question mark (?) after 'ugly'
‘Don’t you think the new school buildings are ugly?’ said the Chairman of the PTA.
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r _ _ _ _ _
rhythm
2. The test results ______ that despite the new treatment, the patient’s condition had ______.
a. proved...improved b. confirmed...deteriorated c. claimed...worsened d. suggested...stabilised
b. confirmed...deteriorated
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The graduation was an elaborate affair that was enjoyed by everyone.
a. complicated b. extravagant c. sophisticated
d. intricate
b. extravagant
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As a deterrent to bad drivers, the government will introduce heavier fines for motoring offences.
a. attraction b. reward c. incentive d. prize
c. incentive
Tourism has expanded rapidly; it’s effects are felt throughout the Caribbean area.
"It's" should be 'its'
Tourism has expanded rapidly; its effects are felt throughout the Caribbean area.
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s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
silhouette
After analysing the evidence ______, the judge found the man innocent and ______ him.
a. briefly...sentenced b. thoroughly...condemned c. cautiously...convicted d. meticulously...acquitted
d. meticulously...acquitted