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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the bold word: The foundation celebrated its donor's largesse at the annual charity gala.

  1. Greed

  2. Generosity

  3. Hostility

  4. Indifference
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Largesse' denotes the generous giving of money or gifts; 'Generosity' is therefore the correct synonym.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

Select the most appropriate antonym for the bold word: The illusionist continued to beguile the crowd with a series of impossible-looking tricks.

  1. Repel

  2. Deceive

  3. Fascinate

  4. Coax
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Beguile' means to charm or attract, often in a deceptive way; its antonym is 'Repel,' which means to push away or cause aversion.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

Identify the sentence in which the word cognizant is used correctly.

  1. She cognizant every opportunity that came her way without hesitation.

  2. The cognizant of the building was under renovation for several months.

  3. The project manager was fully cognizant of the deadline before committing to the schedule.

  4. He spoke in a cognizant manner that left the audience thoroughly confused.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Cognizant' is an adjective meaning aware or informed; option (C) correctly uses it to mean the manager was aware of the deadline.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

What is the closest synonym for the word assiduous?

  1. Slothful

  2. Diligent

  3. Indifferent

  4. Negligent
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Assiduous' describes someone who works with steady, careful effort; 'Diligent' carries the same meaning and is the correct synonym.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

Choose the most suitable antonym for the word abase.

  1. Demean

  2. Humiliate

  3. Elevate

  4. Belittle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Abase' means to humiliate or lower in dignity; 'Elevate,' meaning to raise in rank or esteem, is its direct antonym.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

Choose the word that best fills the blank: 'The recipe requires just a _______ of chili flakes to give the dish a gentle kick.'

  1. colossal

  2. spectrum

  3. tad

  4. turbulence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Tad' means a very small amount, which fits the context of adding only a tiny quantity of spice.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

Which word best describes a person who deliberately withdraws from society and lives in solitude?

  1. Recluse

  2. Socialite

  3. Benefactor

  4. Mediator
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A 'recluse' is someone who avoids the company of others and chooses to live in isolation.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

Select the correct meaning of the bold word: The logistics team was asked to expedite the shipment so that it would arrive before the weekend.

  1. Delay

  2. Accelerate

  3. Cancel

  4. Document
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Expedite' means to speed up a process or make it happen sooner; 'Accelerate' best captures this meaning.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

In which of the following pairs are the two words most nearly opposite in meaning?

  1. Penitent – Remorseful

  2. Egregious – Shocking

  3. Cajole – Flatter

  4. Turbulence – Calm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Turbulence' denotes disorder and agitation, while 'Calm' denotes peace and stillness, making them antonyms.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch14

What does the word bizarre mean in the following sentence? 'The sculptor's latest installation was so bizarre that visitors were unsure whether to laugh or stare in disbelief.'

  1. Conventional

  2. Remarkably strange

  3. Historically significant

  4. Prohibitively expensive
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Bizarre' means strikingly strange or unusual; 'Remarkably strange' accurately captures this meaning.