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| advocate (v.): to support something publicly | orient (v.): to direct somebody towards something |
| quote (v.): to repeat someone’s words | mechanism (n.): a system for achieving something |
| revenue (n.): the money that an organization receives | considerable (adj.): great in amount |
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 quite a lot?
quote | |
considerable | |
revenue | |
mechanism | |
advocate | |
orient |
Question 1 Explanation:
Both "quite a lot" and "considerable" mean fairly great in quantity.
Question 2 |
2. Which of the following is a synonym for income?
quote | |
advocate | |
considerable | |
revenue | |
orient | |
mechanism |
Question 2 Explanation:
Both "income" and "revenue" refer to the money that you receive regularly. "Income" is usually associated with individuals, while "revenue" is usually used in a context where businesses are concerned.
Question 3 |
3. Which of the following is a synonym for lead?
orient | |
revenue | |
quote | |
advocate | |
considerable | |
mechanism |
Question 3 Explanation:
Both "lead" and "orient" mean to show you where to go.
Question 4 |
4. Which of the following is a synonym for promote?
considerable | |
revenue | |
advocate | |
quote | |
orient | |
mechanism |
Question 4 Explanation:
Both "promote" and "advocate" mean to support something publicly.
Question 5 |
5. Which of the following is a synonym for cite?
orient | |
considerable | |
quote | |
mechanism | |
advocate | |
revenue |
Question 5 Explanation:
Both "cite" and "quote" mean to make reference to what someone has said.
Question 6 |
6. Which of the following is a synonym for procedures?
revenue | |
advocate | |
considerable | |
quote | |
orient | |
mechanism |
Question 6 Explanation:
Both "procedures" and "mechanism" refer to how something is done.
Question 7 |
7. Damage to the school building was _______________. The students need to have lessons at another campus.
quotational | |
advocated | |
orienting | |
mechanical | |
revenue-related | |
considerable |
Question 7 Explanation:
The cause is unknown, but the school building took a good deal of, or considerable, damage. That's why students need to have lessons at another site.
Question 8 |
8. His worldview changed a lot after he joined a political group that _______________ gun control and anti-abortion.
quotes | |
advocates | |
considers | |
orients | |
generates revenue | |
mechanizes |
Question 8 Explanation:
Being politically involved sometimes changes a person from top to bottom. Members of political groups are often outspoken and eager to voice their support publicly for, or advocate, certain beliefs.
Question 9 |
9. The plane crash was caused by the weather. The pilot found it impossible to _______________ the plane in the fog.
make revenue | |
quote | |
mechanize | |
consider | |
advocate | |
orient |
Question 9 Explanation:
Pilots need to have a clear view of the surrounding to make sure the plane does not hit a mountain or another plane. However, the sky is not always clear. When there is fog, the pilot cannot see clearly what is around. Then he or she will have a hard time telling the plane where to go, or orienting it.
Question 10 |
10. The economy is booming and people spend more money than ever before. Our company’s _______________ are expected to go up by 25%.
revenues | |
advocates | |
orientations | |
considerations | |
quotes | |
mechanism |
Question 10 Explanation:
When the economy is in good shape, people are willing to spend more on shopping. As a result, companies that sell products make more money. In business terms, the money that companies get, or their revenues, grow.
Question 11 |
11. It’s an inspiring speech. I particularly like the end when he concluded it by _______________ a passage from Shakespeare.
advocating | |
mechanising | |
orienting | |
making revenue | |
considering | |
quoting |
Question 11 Explanation:
When people write a speech, they usually look for quotes by great people (e.g., writers, presidents and scientists) to enrich their contents. Then they repeat, or quote, what those famous people said when giving their speeches.
Question 12 |
12. The university has introduced a comprehensive student support _______________ specifically for minority students.
quotation | |
orientation | |
advocacy | |
consideration | |
revenue | |
mechanism |
Question 12 Explanation:
Although university students are considered adults, they still need support and guidance in a wide range of areas. This is especially true for people with foreign cultural backgrounds. Therefore, tertiary institutions often have support systems, or support mechanisms, specifically for international students.
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