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| commodity (n.): a thing that can be bought and sold | undergo (v.): to experience something |
| forthcoming (adj.): going to happen | bond (v.) : to have a close relationship |
| panel (n.): a group of professionals who give their advice | psychology (n.): the study of how our mind works |
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 befriend?
psychology | |
forthcoming | |
undergo | |
commodity | |
panel | |
bond |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "befriend" and "bond" mean to attempt to be friends with someone.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for product?
panel | |
commodity | |
forthcoming | |
undergo | |
psychology | |
bond |
Question 2 Explanation:
Both "product" and "commodity" mean a thing you can buy.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for consultancy?
bond | |
forthcoming | |
commodity | |
undergo | |
psychology | |
panel |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "consultancy" and "panel" mean a group that gives expert advice, usually on a particular subject matter.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for future?
panel | |
bond | |
undergo | |
psychology | |
commodity | |
forthcoming |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "future" and "forthcoming" mean relating to a period of time still to come.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for mental state?
panel | |
bond | |
psychology | |
undergo | |
forthcoming | |
commodity |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "mental state" and "psychology" refer to what happens in your mind.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for go through?
undergo | |
bond | |
psychology | |
panel | |
commodity | |
forthcoming |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "go through" and "undergo" mean to experience something unpleasant.
Question 7 |
7. Sarah has a PhD in medicine. She is well qualified for being a member of the medical _______________ .
undergoing | |
panel | |
commodity | |
psychology | |
bond | |
forthcoming |
Question 7 Explanation:
A panel is usually a group of people who have expertise in a field. If someone has a PhD, the highest degree possible, he or she should very likely have enough qualifications to be a panel member.
Question 8 |
8. You can find on this website a list of the _______________ movies that are going to be in the theater next year.
bonding | |
commodified | |
psychological | |
forthcoming | |
undergoing | |
panelled |
Question 8 Explanation:
IMDB is one of the websites where you can find what movies you will be able to watch in the future. These movies are forthcoming movies.
Question 9 |
9. My dog broke her leg in a car crash. She _______________ six major surgeries last month.
underwent | |
bonded | |
psychologized | |
forthcoming | |
commodified | |
panelled |
Question 9 Explanation:
Surgeries can be very painful, as bodies are cut into in the process. Therefore, surgeries are unpleasant experiences that no one wants to go through, or undergo.
Question 10 |
10. I’m never good at _______________. It’s hard for me to maintain long-term friendship.
panelling | |
psychologizing | |
commodifying | |
undergoing | |
bonding | |
forthcoming |
Question 10 Explanation:
Bonding is about making friends. If a friendship does not last for a very long time, the person is probably pretty bad at bonding.
Question 11 |
11. Experts suggest that crude oil will not be the world’s most important _______________ in thirty years’ time.
forthcoming | |
panel | |
commodity | |
psychology | |
undergoing | |
bond |
Question 11 Explanation:
Crude oil is not only a natural resource but also a commodity that can be purchased and sold. Its price goes up and down very quickly though. Investors of crude oil have to take a high risk.
Question 12 |
12. What does being a good actor mean? Someone who understands the _______________ of his or her character.
undergoing | |
commodity | |
bond | |
psychology | |
panel | |
forthcoming |
Question 12 Explanation:
To play a role well, an actor needs to understand what goes on in the character's mind. By doing that, his or her acting becomes natural and convincing.
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