Choosing precise words

Question 1

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The mountain path was ___, with loose rocks and steep drops. (dangerous)

• A. pleasant
• B. flat
• C. treacherous
• D. gentle

Question 2

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The crowd ___ when the team scored the winning goal. (cheered loudly)

• A. sat
• B. murmured
• C. erupted
• D. sighed

Question 3

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The detective noticed a ___ difference between the two signatures. (very small)

• A. subtle
• B. massive
• C. obvious
• D. loud

Question 4

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. Her ___ argument persuaded the whole committee. (convincing)

• A. confusing
• B. weak
• C. short
• D. compelling

Question 5

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The crowd ___ when the team scored the winning goal. (cheered loudly)

• A. sighed
• B. erupted
• C. murmured
• D. sat

Question 6

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The mountain path was ___, with loose rocks and steep drops. (dangerous)

• A. flat
• B. gentle
• C. treacherous
• D. pleasant

Question 7

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. After the long drought, the river had ___ to a trickle. (became smaller)

• A. swollen
• B. grown
• C. dwindled
• D. flowed

Question 8

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The scientist ___ the results carefully before publishing them. (checked closely)

• A. noticed
• B. looked
• C. saw
• D. examined

Question 9

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The mountain path was ___, with loose rocks and steep drops. (dangerous)

• A. treacherous
• B. flat
• C. gentle
• D. pleasant

Question 10

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The mountain path was ___, with loose rocks and steep drops. (dangerous)

• A. treacherous
• B. pleasant
• C. flat
• D. gentle

Question 11

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The crowd ___ when the team scored the winning goal. (cheered loudly)

• A. sat
• B. erupted
• C. murmured
• D. sighed

Question 12

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The crowd ___ when the team scored the winning goal. (cheered loudly)

• A. murmured
• B. sighed
• C. sat
• D. erupted

Question 13

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The old factory had been ___ for decades. (left empty)

• A. crowded
• B. rebuilt
• C. repainted
• D. abandoned

Question 14

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The volunteers worked ___ to clear the beach. (without stopping)

• A. tirelessly
• B. rarely
• C. briefly
• D. lazily

Question 15

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. Her ___ argument persuaded the whole committee. (convincing)

• A. compelling
• B. short
• C. weak
• D. confusing

Question 16

Choose the most precise word for the gap. The clue in brackets gives the general meaning. The detective noticed a ___ difference between the two signatures. (very small)

• A. obvious
• B. loud
• C. subtle
• D. massive