Term 3 Senior Ovp#5
20 Questions
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
The erupting volcano, manifesting the power of nature, was indeed a/an ___ sight.
- A.
Awful
- B.
Awesome
- C.
Gruesome
Correct Answer
B. Awesome -
- 2.
Without support from the masses, the movement just ___ out.
- A.
Died
- B.
Fizzled
- C.
Petered
Correct Answer
B. Fizzled -
- 3.
Mr Tan has been discharged from the hospital and is presently ___ at home.
- A.
Rejuvenating
- B.
Replenishing
- C.
Recuperating
Correct Answer
C. Recuperating -
- 4.
Do many people in the entertainment industry lead a/an ___ life?
- A.
Absolute
- B.
Desolate
- C.
Dissolute
Correct Answer
C. Dissolute -
- 5.
The sailors threatened mutiny if land was not ___in the next two days.
- A.
Located
- B.
Sighted
- C.
Spotted
Correct Answer
B. Sighted -
- 6.
Taking public transport is definitely more ___ than driving your own car.
- A.
Economical
- B.
Frugal
- C.
Thrifty
Correct Answer
A. Economical -
- 7.
The errant worker became very ___ when the employer threatened to dismiss her.
- A.
Animated
- B.
Agitated
- C.
Stimulated
Correct Answer
B. Agitated -
- 8.
I know James is trying his best to ___ me into losing my temper, but he will be disappointed.
- A.
Incite
- B.
Instigate
- C.
Provoke
Correct Answer
C. Provoke -
- 9.
Mr. Marshal was ___ an honorary degree by the university for his contribution to education.
- A.
Bestowed
- B.
Conferred
- C.
Presented
Correct Answer
B. Conferred -
- 10.
The local soccer team was totally ___ by the more robust and skilful foreign team.
- A.
Outdone
- B.
Outclassed
- C.
Outshone
Correct Answer
B. Outclassed -
- 11.
The flamboyant politician had a penchant for ___ projects which he believed would enhance the image of the country.
- A.
Grandiose
- B.
Ostentatious
- C.
Scrumptious
Correct Answer
A. Grandiose -
- 12.
The use of violence cannot be ___ by any civilised society under any circumstances.
- A.
Condoned
- B.
Connived
- C.
Conceded
Correct Answer
A. Condoned -
- 13.
The computer has become an indispensable ___ for the modern teacher.
- A.
Agent
- B.
Medium
- C.
Tool
Correct Answer
C. Tool -
- 14.
The retired soccer player does not play soccer any more, but his interest in the game has not ___.
- A.
Decreased
- B.
Declined
- C.
Diminished
Correct Answer
C. Diminished -
- 15.
We should never underestimate a child’s ___ for learning languages.
- A.
Ability
- B.
Capability
- C.
Capacity
Correct Answer
C. Capacity -
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