Choosing precise words

Question 1

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

Question 2

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. short
• C. weak
• D. compelling

Question 3

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

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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 9

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

Question 10

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 11

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

Question 12

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

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. repainted
• C. rebuilt
• D. abandoned

Question 14

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. treacherous
• C. flat
• D. gentle

Question 15

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

Question 16

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