Name: ………………………………………………… Mark: ……/15
CHECKING NEW WORDS 17.09
I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST
in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. The inquisitive child asked many questions about the world around her.
(A) intelligent (B) curious (C) friendly (D) shy
2. The patient was prone to infections due to his weakened immune system.
(A) susceptible to (B) resistant to (C) immune to (D) allergic to
3. The sight of the rotting food was abhorrent to me.
(A) disgusting (B) appealing (C) interesting (D) unusual
4. The police were thwarted in their attempt to arrest the suspect.
(A) impeded (B) assisted (C) ignored (D) protected
5. The determined student persevered in her studies despite the challenges she faced.
(A) persisted (B) changed (C) slowed down (D) gave up
6. The two sisters resemble each other closely.
(A) take after (B) differ from (C) look alike (D) are related to
7. The handwriting on the note was legible, but it was difficult to read because the paper
was wrinkled.
(A) readable (B) unclear (C) messy (D) beautiful
