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| indicate (v.): to show that something exists | adequate (adj.): having what is needed |
| available (adj.): that you can get or find | confer (v.): to exchange opinions or get advice |
| regulations (n.): official rules | civil (adj.): 1) concerning people in a society; 2) polite |
For questions 1 to 6, choose the synonyms that correspond to the words highlighted.
For questions 7 to 12, indicate your choices that best fit the sentences.
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Question 1 |
1. Which of the following is a synonym for discuss?
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regulations | |
confer | |
civil | |
available | |
adequate |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "discuss" and "confer" mean to exchange opinions.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for courteous?
confer | |
regulations | |
indicate | |
adequate | |
available | |
civil |
Question 2 Explanation:
Both "courteous" and "civil"mean being marked by polished manners and respect for others.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for guidelines?
civil | |
available | |
regulations | |
confer | |
adequate | |
indicate |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "guidelines" and "regulations" are rules and principles.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for at hand?
regulations | |
adequate | |
civil | |
confer | |
indicate | |
available |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "at hand" and "available" mean ready for use or access when needed.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for point out?
confer | |
adequate | |
indicate | |
regulations | |
civil | |
available |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "point out" and "indicate" mean to direct someone's attention towards something.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for enough?
adequate | |
civil | |
available | |
confer | |
regulations | |
indicate |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "enough" and "adequate" mean having an amount of something that is more than needed.
Question 7 |
7. You can find the information there. It is _______________ for download on the organization’s website.
indicative | |
civil | |
regulatory | |
available | |
adequate | |
conferring |
Question 7 Explanation:
If certain information can be downloaded by anyone easily, it is put there for access by visitors to the site. Then we can say the information is available for download.
Question 8 |
8. These findings clearly _______________ that the pills have no pain-killing effects. It is a fake drug.
confer | |
make available | |
indicate | |
make adequate | |
civilize | |
regulate |
Question 8 Explanation:
To test if a drug works or not, scientists need to conduct experiments. After experiments are finished, scientists look at the results and see what these results tell, or indicate.
Question 9 |
9. This matter is too complicated. I need to _______________ with my team members before making a decision.
civilize | |
confer | |
make adequate | |
indicate | |
regulate | |
make available |
Question 9 Explanation:
For someone who has team spirit, an attitude that enables people to work well together, he or she always shows respect to others. One example is that the member will discuss, or confer, with other members before making a decision.
Question 10 |
10. The number of scholarships given to students is more than _______________. There are more than 250 already.Â
civil | |
available | |
indicative | |
regulated | |
conferred | |
adequate |
Question 10 Explanation:
More than adequate means having more than needed. There are more than 250 scholarships already. How many students are there? I guess ... from 2 to 249.
Question 11 |
11. His manner was _______________. He never spits, litters or talks loudly.
conferred | |
adequate | |
regulated | |
civil | |
indicative | |
available |
Question 11 Explanation:
If you want to show that you are a civil member of society, make sure your actions do not affect the others or make the environment look bad, for example, spitting, littering, and talking in a loud voice.
Question 12 |
12. The new _______________ are designed to encourage mothers to join the workforce.
availability | |
adequacy | |
indications | |
conferments | |
civilizations | |
regulations |
Question 12 Explanation:
Mothers, especially those with infants, often need to stay at home to look after their children. As a result, they typically are unable to get a full time job. But now there are new regulations that can help them earn an income. Presumably work-from-home guidelines?
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