EXERCISE 5 : Choose the opposite of the word in bold type. 1- These bedcovers are made from synthetic fibres.

A) artificial B) industrial C) fake D) natural E) sweaty 2- Our next door neighbour, Mr Taylor, is always respectful to others. A) fearless B) inconsiderate C) heartfelt D) powerless E) grateful 3So far we have found the new cashier totally capable in her job. A) incompetent B) justified C) disabled D) authoritarian E) inappropriate Black slaves played a major, though compulsory, role in laying the economic foundations of the United States especially in the South. A) widespread B) immense C) unwilling D) voluntary E) efficient Marks and Spencer's prepared meals, which just need to be heated, are delicious. A) frozen B) elegant C) tasteless D) inexpensive E) nutritious She jumped and screamed at the sight of a gigantic spider. A) sharp B) narrow C) huge D) vast E) tiny I'm glad that you have chosen a pattern which will be quite simple to knit. A) complicated B) interesting C) plain D) pleased E) calculated She opened the door and saw a strange face looking back at her. A) sincere B) sensible C) relative D) familiar E) unusual She used her job at the newspaper to hide the truth about her boyfriend. A) reveal B) expel C) falsify D) justify E) vanish

18- He was captured three days after he had escaped from the prison. A) executed B) abandoned C) surrounded D} released E) jailed 19- The tribe lives in a fertile area of South America. A) scenic B) floral C) barren D) deserted E) rough 20- Their new offices are decorated with innovative designs. A) fussy B) faded C) trendy D) fashionable E) traditional 21- For centuries, the Bosporus has played an important role in the defence of Constantinople, now Istanbul. A) undeniable B) insignificant C) considerable D) strategic E) dramatic 22- The accident inspectors found out that the vehicle's new brake pads had been fitted properly. A) seriously B) subsequently C) incorrectly D) adversely E) solely 23- Only a few of the firemen at the fire station have had sufficient training to deal with this sort of fire. A) appropriate B) adverse C) unstable D) inadequate E) qualified 24- She is famous in some countries outside of Japan. A) infamous B) unknown C) notorious D) celebrated E) illiterate 25- Despite the weather, they managed to ignite the fire. A) extinguish B) frustrate C) dampen D) loosen E) improve 26- A computer is essential for this job. A) problematic B) startling D) artificial E) superfluous C) vital

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10- The longer you keep it, the more the value will diminish. A) subside B) multiply C) increase D) widen E) enlarge 11- Can you attach the application forms and the personal information sheets and leave them on my desk? A) depart B) weld C) join D) detect E) separate 12- In general, he was a deceitful person and everyone knew this. A) fruitful B) sincere C) popular D) vain E) trivial 13- The leaders met to discuss a permanent solution to the problem. A) peaceful B) convenient C) suitable D) temporary E) recognised 14- The children were amazed when, in the film, the witch vanished with a crack of thunder. A) progressed B) declined C) retreated D) appeared E) exploded 15- Margaret found her new neighbours amiable. A) boring B) affectionate C) unfriendly D) fussy E) sociable 16- The number of people found alive has not been confirmed yet. A) dead B) surviving C) wounded D) lethal E) disabled 17- The movement of people within the nation's borders has drastically altered the distribution of Mexico's population. A) chiefly B) slightly C) exclusively D) severely E) solely

27- It is pretty unbending about the hours that he wants you to work. A) rigid B) straight C) flexible D) uneven E) debatable 28- The new manager is knowledgeable about the safety regulations. A) regretful B) persistent C) harmless D) ignorant E) accurate 29- The amount he has quoted me for painting the outside of our house seems sensible. A) unreasonable B) serious C) adequate D) generous E) priceless 30- Such a long speech for this occasion seemed unsuitable. A) precise B) appropriate C) sophisticated D) stylish E) formal Ex. 5 (pg.34) 1.D 2.B 3.A 4.D 5.C 6.E 7.A 8.D 9.A 10.C 11.E 12.B 13.D 14.D 15.C 16.A 17.B 18.D 19.C 20.E 21.B 22.C 23.D 24.B 25.A 26.E 27.C 28.D 29.A 30.B