contrary (adj.): different | plus (prep.): and also |
ideology (n.): a group of political or economic ideas | relax (v.): to make rules or laws less strict |
extract (v.): to take out something out of something bigger | vision (n.): one’s thinking about the future |
For questions 1 to 6, choose the synonyms that correspond to the words highlighted.
For questions 7 to 12, indicate your choices that best fit the sentences.
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Question 1 |
1. Which of the following is a synonym for remove?
contrary | |
vision | |
extract | |
ideology | |
plus | |
relax |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "remove" and "extract" mean to take something out from something larger.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for view?
contrary | |
vision | |
ideology | |
extract | |
relax | |
plus |
Question 2 Explanation:
Both "view" and "vision" mean what you see.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for set of beliefs?
relax | |
extract | |
vision | |
contrary | |
plus | |
ideology |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "set of beliefs" and "ideology" refer to a system of ideas and ideals.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for loosen?
relax | |
plus | |
extract | |
vision | |
contrary | |
ideology |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "loosen" and "relax" mean to become less tense or strict.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for against?
relax | |
contrary | |
ideology | |
vision | |
plus | |
extract |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "against" and "contrary" refer to express opposition.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for as well?
extract | |
ideology | |
plus | |
contrary | |
vision | |
relax |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "as well" and "plus" suggest additional information.
Question 7 |
7. The students need to submit their homework _______________ reply slips by the end of this week.
with ideology | |
plus | |
contrary to | |
with extraction | |
by vision | |
with relaxation |
Question 7 Explanation:
The students are required by the teacher to hand in two things: homework, and (or plus) reply slips.
Question 8 |
8. _______________ to the weather forecast, it rained cats and dogs today and the trip had to be cancelled after we arrived at the bus stop.
Extracting | |
Contrary | |
Ideological | |
Visioning | |
Plus | |
Relaxing |
Question 8 Explanation:
A few days before a trip, the organizer typically pays attention to weather forecasts, which predict what the weather will be like in the coming days. If the forecast say that it will be rainy, the organizer will likely cancel the trip. However, when the trip had already started, it turned out to be rainy, which was not what the forecast suggested. Then "Contrary to" is used to introduce opposition or disagreement.
Question 9 |
9. The government has _______________ the restriction on dogs in parks. Now bigger dogs such as huskies are also allowed inside.
contrasted | |
relaxed | |
ideologized | |
extracted | |
visioned | |
plused |
Question 9 Explanation:
Big dogs are not quite welcomed in parks because they may be dangerous to children, pets and plants. But now the government decides to make the restrictions less tight so big dogs can also enter parks. In other words, the restriction has been relaxed.
Question 10 |
10. The oil _______________ from corn can be used for cooking.
contrasted | |
relaxed | |
plused | |
visioned | |
extracted | |
ideologized |
Question 10 Explanation:
In this sentence, the verb "extract" becomes the past participle "extracted". The reason is not because it took place in the past. The past participle acts as a modifier that provides further information about "oil". What type of oil is it? Oil that is extracted, or taken out from corn.
Question 11 |
11. The gangsters share an _______________ that supports violence and vengeance.
ideology | |
contrast | |
extraction | |
vision | |
relaxation | |
plus |
Question 11 Explanation:
(Some) gangsters tend to resolve problems and differences via violent means, for example, gunfights and street brawls. That's their ideology, the set of beliefs they uphold.
Question 12 |
12. The president has a _______________ of a world where all people are treated as equals.
vision | |
ideology | |
contrast | |
plus | |
extraction | |
relaxation |
Question 12 Explanation:
At this moment, human beings are not treated as equals. We are divided by race, gender, class, religion, and culture. And some people have privileges that only few share, while others live miserable lives. The president hopes for a change that will make the world better. He or she has a vision of a better world.
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