Synonyms Questions

Multiple choice
  1. points

  2. experts

  3. voice lessons

  4. sheet music

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of music, scores refers to written representations of a musical composition showing all the vocal and instrumental parts. Sheet music is the closest synonym, as it also refers to printed music. While scores can mean points in sports, the options here point clearly to the musical definition.

Multiple choice
  1. emphasized

  2. contradicted

  3. conveyed

  4. belittled

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To highlight means to draw special attention to something or make it prominent. Emphasized is the closest synonym, as it also means to give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing. Contradicted and belittled have opposing or negative meanings.

Multiple choice
  1. demanding

  2. persistent

  3. essential

  4. intuitive

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Integral describes something that is necessary to make a whole complete, or fundamental. Essential is a direct synonym, meaning absolutely necessary or extremely important. Other options like demanding or intuitive do not convey this sense of being a core, necessary component.

Multiple choice
  1. infamous

  2. celebrated

  3. notorious

  4. precocious

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Renowned means known or talked about by many people, usually for something positive. Celebrated is a close synonym, meaning famous and well-respected. Infamous and notorious mean famous for bad reasons, which is the opposite of the positive connotation of renowned.

Multiple choice
  1. Events

  2. Dates

  3. British

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In traditional history teaching, history is often associated with the study of dates and specific events, though modern historiography emphasizes broader social and economic trends.

Multiple choice
  1. Following

  2. In reply to

  3. With reference to

  4. Appeal for

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'further to' is used to refer back to previous communication. 'Appeal for' means to make a request or plea, which does not share the same meaning as the other options.

Multiple choice
  1. Particularly

  2. In particular

  3. Further to

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Especially' means particularly or in particular. 'Further to' is a phrase used to reference previous correspondence and is not a synonym for especially.

Multiple choice
  1. dumb

  2. start

  3. trams

  4. intelligent

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A synonym is a word with the same or similar meaning. 'Intelligent' shares the same meaning as 'smart'.

Multiple choice
  1. big/tiny

  2. short/small

  3. right/wrong

  4. slow/quick

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. 'Short' and 'small' can both describe something of limited size.

Multiple choice
  1. quit

  2. end

  3. pause

  4. begin

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same as another. 'Begin' is a direct synonym for 'start'.

Multiple choice

Which hairstyle was synonymous with the flapper look?

  1. Long, flowing locks

  2. Elaborate updos

  3. Bobbed hair

  4. Finger waves

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bobbed hair, often cut just below the ears, was a defining feature of the flapper look, symbolizing a break from traditional norms and a desire for liberation.

Multiple choice

Which hotel chain is synonymous with understated elegance and personalized service?

  1. Aman Resorts

  2. Six Senses

  3. Belmond

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Aman Resorts is known for its serene and secluded properties, offering guests an intimate and personalized experience.