English Synonyms Vocabulary MCQ Test With Answers + PDF Exercise 5

English Synonyms Vocabulary Test 5

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Question 1

Find the synonym of the following words.

Accustomed

A	flexible
B	limp
C	stiff
D	used to

Question 1 Explanation:

Accustomed (to) means used to something: familiar with it because you have done it or seen it often. Example: I'm accustomed to getting up early.

Question 2

Stare

A	peep
B	pry
C	gaze
D	pause

Question 2 Explanation:

To stare and to gaze both mean to look at something for a long time. Not peep, which means to look quickly or secretly.

Question 3

Overdue

A	impending
B	punctual
C	prompt
D	delayed

Question 3 Explanation:

Overdue means late, arriving or happening after the expected time, so it means delayed. Example: The train is overdue. Punctual and prompt mean the opposite.

Question 4

Keen

A	slow
B	enthusiastic
C	reluctant
D	apathetic

Question 4 Explanation:

Keen means very interested and eager, so it means enthusiastic. Example: She's a keen gardener. Reluctant and apathetic are opposites.

Question 5

Duty

A	obligation
B	shade
C	period
D	native

Question 5 Explanation:

A duty is something you must do because it is your job or it is morally right. That makes it an obligation. Example: It's my duty to help.

Question 6

Shorten

A	shrink
B	thrust
C	fling
D	shove

Question 6 Explanation:

To shorten means to make or become shorter, which is close to shrink (become smaller). Thrust, fling and shove all mean to push or throw with force.

Question 7

Firm

A	soft
B	solid
C	uneven
D	loose

Question 7 Explanation:

Firm means hard and not easy to bend or move, so it means solid. Example: a firm surface. Soft and loose are opposites.

Question 8

Rubbish

A	scrape
B	crumb
C	stone
D	litter

Question 8 Explanation:

Rubbish means things you throw away, and litter is rubbish left lying in a public place. Example: Don't drop litter in the street. Not crumb, which is a very small piece of bread or cake.

Question 9

Peril

A	danger
B	secure
C	hole
D	safe

Question 9 Explanation:

Peril means serious danger. Example: The ship was in peril. Safe and secure mean the opposite.

Question 10

Flush

A	bruise
B	blush
C	rush
D	brush

Question 10 Explanation:

To flush means your face goes red, for example from embarrassment or heat, which is the same as to blush. Rush and brush only look similar.

Question 11

Bring round

A	persuade
B	bring back
C	bring on
D	bring down

Question 11 Explanation:

To bring someone round means to make them agree with you, so it means persuade. Example: She brought him round to her idea. Not bring back, which means to return something.

Question 12

Bring forward

A	bring down
B	bring about
C	bring round
D	suggest

Question 12 Explanation:

To bring forward an idea or plan means to propose it, so it means suggest. Example: He brought forward a new plan. Not bring about, which means to cause something to happen.

Question 13

Unattended

A	sluggish
B	heedless
C	left alone
D	empty

Question 13 Explanation:

Unattended means with nobody watching or looking after it, so it means left alone. Example: Don't leave your bags unattended. Not empty: an unattended bag can still be full.

Question 14

Group

A	parcel
B	party
C	package
D	present

Question 14 Explanation:

A party can mean a group of people doing something together. Example: a party of tourists. Parcel, package and present are things you send or give.

Question 15

Task

A	lead
B	donation
C	summit
D	mission

Question 15 Explanation:

A task is a piece of work you have to do. A mission is an important task someone is sent to do. Example: Their mission was to find the lost climbers.

Question 16

Peak

A	bottom
B	summit
C	rear
D	front

Question 16 Explanation:

The peak of a mountain is its highest point, which is also called the summit. Bottom is the opposite.

Question 17

Bump

A	jolt
B	piece
C	pump
D	handle

Question 17 Explanation:

A bump can be a sudden knock or shake, which is also called a jolt. Example: The car stopped with a bump/jolt. Pump only sounds similar.

Question 18

Command

A	urge
B	force
C	order
D	seize

Question 18 Explanation:

To command means to tell someone officially to do something, so it means order. Example: The officer commanded/ordered them to stop. Not urge, which means to strongly advise, not to give an order.

Question 19

Enterprise

A	hospitality
B	immunity
C	imagination
D	undertaking

Question 19 Explanation:

An enterprise is a large or difficult project or business activity, which is an undertaking. Example: a joint enterprise between two companies.

Question 20

Resident

A	confident
B	hesitant
C	incident
D	inhabitant

Question 20 Explanation:

A resident is a person who lives in a place, so the synonym is inhabitant. Example: local residents/inhabitants. Incident only looks similar.

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