Showing posts with label synonyms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label synonyms. Show all posts

20130118

Synonyms for quit

Q1 The train to Rotterdam ....... at 6 pm sharp.
(a) exits (b) goes (c) departs (d) deserts
Q2 Have you heard that Mrs Andrews ....... from the board of directors?
(a) departed (b) abandoned (c) deserted (d) resigned
Q3 This exercise was very difficult and I finally ........
(a) left (b) resigned (c) departed (d) gave up
Q4 Disloyal sailors often ....... their ship.
(a) give over (b) give up (c) desert (d) depart
Q5 You have to ....... smoking because it's not good for you!
(a) leave (b) quit (c) abandon (d) resign
Q6 The teacher asked the noisy students to ....... talking.
(a) give up (b) leave (c) quit (d) abandon
Q7 My best friend ....... me in a time of need.
(a) quitted (b) deserted (c) departed (d) resigned
Q8 He easily ....... his career.
(a) left (b) departed (c) abandoned (d) stopped
Q9 Why did Jason ....... his wife?
(a) depart (b) quit (c) abandon (d) resign
Q10 Cuckoos usually ....... their nests.
(a) resign (b) desert (c) give up (d) quit

Synonyms for quit

Q1 The train to Rotterdam ....... at 6 pm sharp.
(a) exits (b) goes (c) departs (d) deserts
Q2 Have you heard that Mrs Andrews ....... from the board of directors?
(a) departed (b) abandoned (c) deserted (d) resigned
Q3 This exercise was very difficult and I finally ........
(a) left (b) resigned (c) departed (d) gave up
Q4 Disloyal sailors often ....... their ship.
(a) give over (b) give up (c) desert (d) depart
Q5 You have to ....... smoking because it's not good for you!
(a) leave (b) quit (c) abandon (d) resign
Q6 The teacher asked the noisy students to ....... talking.
(a) give up (b) leave (c) quit (d) abandon
Q7 My best friend ....... me in a time of need.
(a) quitted (b) deserted (c) departed (d) resigned
Q8 He easily ....... his career.
(a) left (b) departed (c) abandoned (d) stopped
Q9 Why did Jason ....... his wife?
(a) depart (b) quit (c) abandon (d) resign
Q10 Cuckoos usually ....... their nests.
(a) resign (b) desert (c) give up (d) quit

English Synonyms (Answer Keys)

Synonyms for quit
A1 The train to Rotterdam departs at 6 pm sharp.
answer: (c) departs
A2 Have you heard that Mrs Andrews resigned from the board of directors?
answer: (d) resigned
A3 This exercise was very difficult and I finally gave up.
answer: (d) gave up
A4 Disloyal sailors often desert their ship.
answer: (c) desert
A5 You have to quit smoking because it's not good for you!
answer: (b) quit
A6 The teacher asked the noisy students to quit talking.
answer: (c) quit
A7 My best friend deserted me in a time of need.
answer: (b) deserted
A8 He easily abandoned his career.
answer: (c) abandoned
A9 Why did Jason abandon his wife?
answer: (c) abandon
A10 Cuckoos usually desert their nests.
answer: (b) desert

English Synonyms (Answer Keys)

Synonyms for quit
A1 The train to Rotterdam departs at 6 pm sharp.
answer: (c) departs
A2 Have you heard that Mrs Andrews resigned from the board of directors?
answer: (d) resigned
A3 This exercise was very difficult and I finally gave up.
answer: (d) gave up
A4 Disloyal sailors often desert their ship.
answer: (c) desert
A5 You have to quit smoking because it's not good for you!
answer: (b) quit
A6 The teacher asked the noisy students to quit talking.
answer: (c) quit
A7 My best friend deserted me in a time of need.
answer: (b) deserted
A8 He easily abandoned his career.
answer: (c) abandoned
A9 Why did Jason abandon his wife?
answer: (c) abandon
A10 Cuckoos usually desert their nests.
answer: (b) desert

20121211

Synonyms for adapt


Q1 This book is very difficult for children aged ten, so I'm afraid you will have to ....... it.
(a) adjust (b) fit (c) adapt (d) focus
Q2 This machinery needs to be ....... before putting it into operation.
(a) suited (b) adjusted (c) accommodated (d) conformed
Q3 Students usually find it very easy to ....... to college life.
(a) fit (b) adapt (c) reconcile (d) suit
Q4 I will have to find a way to ....... myself to the new requirements.
(a) match (b) suit (c) accommodate (d) change
Q5 The picture on the television is not very clear; probably something needs to be ........
(a) suited (b) adjusted (c) adapted (d) fitted
Q6 It's been months since he moved to the North, but he can't ....... himself yet.
(a) fit (b) match (c) acclimatize (d) harmonize
Q7 This plan of yours really ....... me!
(a) suits (b) matches (c) fits (d) suffices
Q8 We are happy to inform you that you are the candidate who best ....... our qualifications.
(a) harmonizes (b) adapts (c) suits (d) accommodates
Q9 I admit it's been a hard thing to do, but I finally ....... my way of thinking with yours.
(a) reconciled (b) acclimatized (c) suited (d) matched
Q10 I like those shoes very much; I wish they ....... me.
(a) accommodate (b) fit (c) match (d) suit

Synonyms for adapt


Q1 This book is very difficult for children aged ten, so I'm afraid you will have to ....... it.
(a) adjust (b) fit (c) adapt (d) focus
Q2 This machinery needs to be ....... before putting it into operation.
(a) suited (b) adjusted (c) accommodated (d) conformed
Q3 Students usually find it very easy to ....... to college life.
(a) fit (b) adapt (c) reconcile (d) suit
Q4 I will have to find a way to ....... myself to the new requirements.
(a) match (b) suit (c) accommodate (d) change
Q5 The picture on the television is not very clear; probably something needs to be ........
(a) suited (b) adjusted (c) adapted (d) fitted
Q6 It's been months since he moved to the North, but he can't ....... himself yet.
(a) fit (b) match (c) acclimatize (d) harmonize
Q7 This plan of yours really ....... me!
(a) suits (b) matches (c) fits (d) suffices
Q8 We are happy to inform you that you are the candidate who best ....... our qualifications.
(a) harmonizes (b) adapts (c) suits (d) accommodates
Q9 I admit it's been a hard thing to do, but I finally ....... my way of thinking with yours.
(a) reconciled (b) acclimatized (c) suited (d) matched
Q10 I like those shoes very much; I wish they ....... me.
(a) accommodate (b) fit (c) match (d) suit