Choose the correct synonym (similar meaning word) for the words given in bold in the following sentences:
1. Ana saw a tiny ant crawling on the carpet.
a) big
b) small
c) large
d) wide
Answer: b) small
2. William is very thin and weak.
a) lean
b) fat
c) tall
d) dmean
Answer: a) lean
3. Ariana ran fast in the race.
a) slow
b) busy
c) quick
d) lazy
Answer: c) quick
4. Maria looked pretty in the black dress.
a) angry
b) dirty
c) beautiful
d) late
Answer: c) beautiful
5. Oscar came on time to the class.
a) punctual
b) lost
c) won
d) broke
Answer: a) punctual
6. John’s room is so untidy.
a) clean
b) cold
c) hot
d) messy
Answer: d) messy
7. Clara lost her watch somewhere.
a) misplaced
b) found
c) wait
d) saw
Answer: a) misplaced
8. The train came late by ten minutes.
a) arrived
b) went
c) laugh
d) low
Answer: a) arrived
9. This answer is hard to understand.
a) quick
b) easy
c) difficult
d) high
Answer: c) difficult
10. Megan saw her watch after every two minutes.
a) think
b) clean
c) looked at
d) took
Answer: c) looked at
11. Choose the option similar to the highlighted given word:
Raima was quick in finishing the test. (CREST 2021-22)
a) slow
b) fast
c) tired
d) dull
Answer: b)
12. The children were happy to see the colourful balloons in the park.
a) sad
b) angry
c) joyful
d) tired
Answer: c)
13. The elephant is big in size compared to the rabbit.
a) large
b) tall
c) small
d) little
Answer: a)
14. The Sun feels hot on a summer day.
a) cold
b) warm
c) freezing
d) cool
Answer: b)
15. Shelly’s kitten's fur was soft to touch.
a) rough
b) hard
c) soft
d) smooth
Answer: d)
16. Choose the option which is similar to the given highlighted word:
Clark has a beautiful daughter who resembles his wife. (CREST 2022-23)
a) ugly
b) fat
c) dirty
d) pretty
Answer: d)
17. The library is a place where people should be quiet.
a) loud
b) silent
c) quiet
d) noisy
Answer: b)
18. James’ father told him to wear a jacket when it was cold outside.
a) hot
b) warm
c) cool
d) cold
Answer: c)
19. Jack got a present on his birthday.
a) gift
b) wrapped toy
c) return
d) present
Answer: a)
20. Jimmy’s mother said to him to shut the door.
a) open
b) construct
c) build
d) close
Answer: d)
