Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Life expectancy for both men and women has improved greatly in the past twenty years.

Choose the correct answer. " The second priority is _______ young people for job application skills."

Historian Barbara Tuchman was the first woman ______ president of the Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Choose the correct answer. "Sometimes we have so many unnecessary things we do not use."

Choose the correct answer. "People have to reconsider their views of life and promote healthy and ecologically _______ lifestyle."

Choose the best option:

“Don't press the alarm button ____ there is a real emergency”, the nurse said to the patlents relatives.

I can't get this ring _____ my finger. 

Choose the correct answer. "We need to turn off lights, replace inefficient bulbs with low-power ones, and not leave equipment ____ standby"

Choose the correct answer. "We must unite together in order to protect the place we live in."

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: 

A lack of qualifications can be a major obstacle to finding a job. 

The majority of students in our college .......... volunteer work. 

Choose the correct answer. "We need government action_________ emissions from coal and oil burning power stations and to develop safer sources of power."

Most of the time, my two younger brothers are well-behaved but they are sometimes........... 

No sooner .......... the house than the phone started to ring. 

Choose the correct answer. "We need to control our surging populations. Each _____ us can make a decision regarding family size"

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

In order to stay healthy, make sure you have a balanced intake of vitamins and minerals.

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.

She came to the meeting late on purpose so she would miss the introductory speech.

 The company must reduce costs to compete ……………

He was considered “the Man of the Match” because he had …….. three goals in that match.

Choose the correct answer.  "He looks unhealthy. He _____in hospital last week"

“Have done something wrong?” “wish you .............. more tactful; you’re always offending people”.