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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Identify the synonym for the noun 'COMPASSION' that maintains the same part of speech.

  1. Compassionate

  2. Empathy

  3. Sympathetically

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

'Compassion' is a noun meaning deep concern for another's suffering. 'Empathy' is also a noun with an equivalent meaning. 'Compassionate' is an adjective, 'sympathetically' is an adverb, and 'caring' functions primarily as an adjective or gerund here.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Choose the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word: The new administration decided to REVOKE the longstanding trade agreement.

  1. Enforce

  2. Ratify

  3. Challenge

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

'Revoke' means to officially cancel or withdraw something previously granted. Its antonym is 'ratify', which means to formally confirm or approve an agreement, placing it on the opposite end of the same action scale.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Select the word that represents the opposite of the capitalized word: The coastal town was DENSELY packed with tourists during the summer festival.

  1. Heavily

  2. Thickly

  3. Sparsely

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

'Densely' means in a closely packed or crowded manner. Its direct antonym is 'sparsely', which means thinly spread or scattered.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Both 'thrifty' and 'stingy' relate to spending money carefully, but 'stingy' carries a negative connotation. Which sentence uses the most appropriate term for a positive context?

  1. His stingy nature made him beloved by the entire community for his generosity.

  2. The stingy donor's contributions transformed the local library.

  3. Her thrifty approach to budgeting helped her family take a vacation every year.

  4. Being stingy is widely admired as a sound financial virtue.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Thrifty' conveys wise and careful spending without implying selfishness, making it suitable for a positive or admirable context. 'Stingy' implies an unwillingness to spend even when appropriate, and using it positively creates an inconsistency in tone.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Choose the word closest in meaning to the capitalized word: The scientist noted that the effect of the chemical was EPHEMERAL, disappearing within minutes.

  1. Enduring

  2. Toxic

  3. Temporary

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

'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short period of time. 'Temporary' is its closest synonym among the options, both conveying brief duration.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Identify the word most opposite in meaning to the capitalized word: The committee reached a rare state of CONSENSUS on the proposed budget.

  1. Agreement

  2. Dissension

  3. Cooperation

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

'Consensus' means general agreement among a group. Its antonym is 'dissension', which refers to disagreement or conflict of opinion within a group.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch19

Which of the following pairs are ANTONYMS?

  1. Commence - Begin

  2. Luminous - Radiant

  3. Expand - Contract

  4. Rapid - Swift
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Expand' means to grow larger, while 'contract' means to become smaller—these are opposites on the same scale of size or volume. The other pairs are all synonyms.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch10

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: The sudden interest rate hike by the central bank was intended to _______ the rising inflation in the country.

  1. accelerate

  2. curb

  3. trigger

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

'Curb' means to restrain or suppress something, which directly matches the intended effect of raising interest rates when inflation is climbing.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch10

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank: She was determined to finish the research paper _______ the numerous interruptions she faced throughout the day.

  1. although

  2. because of

  3. despite

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

'Despite' is a preposition that signals contrast between two situations—her determination and the interruptions—and it correctly precedes a noun phrase, which 'although' (a conjunction) cannot do.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch10

Select the most appropriate phrase to fill in the blank: The company had to _______ its expansion plans after the market crashed unexpectedly.

  1. look into

  2. put off

  3. carry out

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

'Put off' means to postpone or delay, which logically describes a company deferring expansion plans in response to an adverse market event.