conceive of (v.): to know the meaning of something | ignorant (adj.): not having any knowledge about something |
conceive (v.): to create a plan or an idea: | convince (v.): to make someone believe that something is true |
colleague (n.): someone you work with | priority (n.): something more important to do than others |
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 understand?
colleague | |
convince | |
priority | |
conceive | |
ignorant | |
conceive of |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "understand" and "conceive of " mean to know.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for co-worker?
colleague | |
priority | |
conceive | |
ignorant | |
conceive of | |
convince |
Question 2 Explanation:
Both "co-worker" and "colleague" mean someone you work with.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for uninformed?
ignorant | |
colleague | |
conceive | |
conceive of | |
convince | |
priority |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "uninformed" and "ignorant" mean without knowledge.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for persuade?
conceive | |
priority | |
colleague | |
convince | |
conceive of | |
ignorant |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "persuade" and "convince" mean to make someone believe something.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for first concern?
conceive | |
convince | |
priority | |
ignorant | |
colleague | |
conceive of |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "first concern" and "priority" mean the most important thing.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for invent?
convince | |
ignorant | |
priority | |
conceive | |
conceive of | |
colleague |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "invent" and "conceive" mean to create something.
Question 7 |
7. I'd be very shocked if the flat Earth theory _______________ anyone with a degree in science.
prioritized | |
convinced | |
colleagued | |
conceived of | |
conceived | |
ignored |
Question 7 Explanation:
Believers in the flat Earth theory argue that Earth is not a globe but is shaped like a disc. This theory, apparently, defies science. Therefore, it is unlikely that people with a background in science are flat-earthers.
N.B. This is a conditional sentence (Type 2). It describes an unlikely situation.
Question 8 |
8. James is my former _______________. We no longer work at the same company.
priority | |
convincement | |
conception of | |
ignorant | |
colleague | |
conception |
Question 8 Explanation:
James and the speaker used to work together. Therefore, they were colleagues, or co-workers.
Question 9 |
9. The government needs to place a higher _______________ on lowering poverty rates. People here live in very poor conditions.
convincement | |
conception of | |
colleague | |
priority | |
ignorance | |
conception |
Question 9 Explanation:
Living conditions are an indicator of how poor a country is. If a large number of people are living in unpleasant environments, the national poverty level is probably high. The government needs to make economic interests a priority, or the most important matter.
Question 10 |
10. He _______________ the idea of transforming her daughter’s bedroom into an art gallery. He finally did it last month.
ignored | |
conceived | |
conceived of | |
convinced | |
prioritized | |
colleagued |
Question 10 Explanation:
What a loving father! He definitely deserves a medal! He conceived, or came up with a plan to make his daughter's room a gallery!
Question 11 |
11. I think my dad still _______________ me as a ten-year-old. It makes feel strange sometimes.
prioritizes | |
ignores | |
conceives | |
conceives of | |
convinces | |
colleagues |
Question 11 Explanation:
Sometimes in our parents' minds, we remain children no matter how old we are now. Once in a while, we may feel they still conceive of, or think of, us as kids.
Question 12 |
12. Most teenagers are surprisingly _______________ about global warming. They think it is a joke.
conceived of | |
ignorant | |
conceived | |
convinced | |
colleagued | |
prioritized |
Question 12 Explanation:
I don't think it is true that most teens consider global warming a joke. Only very few are indeed ignorant about, or not aware of, the crisis.
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