BÀI TẬP TRÁI NGHĨA – ĐỒNG NGHĨA

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to

the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 1: Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore jeans and a
T-shirt; he was later identified as a high school teacher.

A. unsophisticatedly B. decently C. gaudily D. gracefully

Question 2: That is a well-behaved boy whose behaviour has nothing to complain about.

A. behaving cleverly B. good behavior

C. behaving nice. D. behaving improperly

Question 3: Those who advocate for doctor-assisted suicide say the terminally ill should not have to

suffer.

A. support B. oppose C. annul D. convict

Question 4: The investigation revealed some rather unexpected results.

A. predictable B. positive C. surprising D. Impressive

Question 5: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the

surplus.

A. large quantity B. excess C. small quantity D. sufficiency

Question 6: In the Egyptian calendar, the first practical calendar created, the advent of Sirius in the

morning sky before sunrise marked the beginning of the annual flooding of the Nile.

A. functional B. inefficient C. accurate D. Standard

Question 7: The format allowed me to offer constructive criticism and ensure that their conversation

remained on track during the project.

A. useful B. negative C. meaningful D. positive

Question 8: Organized research may discourage novel approaches and inhibit creativity, so seminal

discoveries are still likely to be made by inventors in the classic individualistic tradition.

A. common B. coherent C. varied D. Unbiased

Question 9: Ships crossing the oceans can receive signals from satellites that enable them to calculate

their position accurately.

A. carelessly B. imprecisely C. uneasily D. untruthfully

Question 10: This boy is poorly-educated and doesn’t know how to behave properly.
A. ignorant B. uneducated C. Knowledgeable D. rude

Question 11: During the five-decade history the Asian Games have been advancing in all aspects.

A. holding back B. holding at C. holding by D. holding to

Question 12: In remote communities, it’s important to replenish stocks before the winter sets in..

A. remake B. empty C. refill D. Repeat

Question 13: Don't tell Jane anything about the surprise party for Jack. She has got a big mouth.

A. can't eat a lot B. hates parties C. talks too much D. can keep secrets

Question 14: He usually stays in peace in stressful situations but this time he really lost his head.

A.kept calm B.excited C.lost his temper D.lost touch

Question 15: You should praise yourself for having achieved such a high score in the graduation exam.

A. criticize yourself B. love yourself C. be proud D. check yourself

Question 16: The machine has been out of order since last month.

A. under repair B. functioning well C. sold out D. refusing orders

Question 17: Fruit and vegetables grew in abundance on the island. The islanders even exported the
surplus.
A. excess B. large quantity C. small quantity D. sufficiency
Question 18: Televisions are a standard feature in most hotel rooms.

A. abnormal B. common C. customary D. typical

Question 19. The spy used a fictitious name while dealing with the enemy.

A. funny B. false C. foreign D. authentic

Question 20. Nothing could efface the people's memory of their former leader's cruelty although
many years had elapsed.
A. broaden B. erase C. maintain D. prove

Question 21. There has been insufficient rainfall over the past two years, and farmers are having trouble.

A. adequate B. unsatisfactory C. abundant D. dominant

Question 22. They have not made any effort to integrate with the local community.

A. put together B. connect C. cooperate D. separate

Question 23. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being

A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively

Question 24. They protested about the inhumane treatment of the prisoners.
 A. vicious B. warmhearted C. callous D. coldblooded

Question 25. Most students detest the idea of examinations, but they are a crucial part of any education
system.
A. hate B. are fond of C. are scared of D. deter

Question 26. If no specific measures are taken, what is occurring to the Earth will cause all species
including human race to vanish.
A. devastate B. attack C. appear D. prosper

Question 27. Dr. Jones suggested that final examinations should be discontinued, an innovation I
heartily support.

A. deleted B. kept C. terminated D. changed

Question 28. He luckily inherited a lucrative business from his father

A. loss- making B. losing C. Wealthy D. profitable

Question 29. He was one of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night.

A. easy- looking B. humble C. well- known D. impressive

Question 30. Advanced students need to be aware of the importance of collocation.

A. of high level B. of great importance C. of low level D. reputation

Question 31. In just four short years, his company has made phenomenal progress in delivering great
market success.

A. impeccable B. unremarkable C. impressive D. inadequate

Question 32. Because we know nothing, in this view, we should treat all things with indifference and
make no judgments.

A. reconciling ourself to something B. becoming annoyed very easily

C. feeling totally different from other people D. showing interest in something
Question 33. A deficiency of vitamin D can lead to permanent bone deformities.

A. irreparable B. infinite C. serious D. temporary

Question 34: Certain courses are compulsory; others are optional.

A. required B. free C. pressure D. voluntary

Question 35: I’d like to pay some money into my bank account.
 A. put some money into B. withdraw some money from
C. give some money out D. leave some money aside
Question 36: Thousands are going starving because of the failure of this year's harvest.
A. hungry B. poor C. full D. rich

Question 37: Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do.

A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked

Question 38: I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.

A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally

Question 39. We have to husband our resources to make sure we make it through these hard times.

A. spend B. manage C. use up D. marry

Question 40. They are fighting to eradicate the legacy of starvation caused by the civil war.

A. get rid of B. indicate C. distinguish D. create

Question 41. Charles W.Eliot, the president of Harvard in 1869, initiated a system under which most
required courses were dropped in favor of elective courses.
A. initiated B. compulsory C. optional D. necessary

Question 42. He drives me to the edge because he never stops talking.

A. cheers me up B. irritates me C. moves me D. frightens me

Question 43. There is a lesson for all parents in this tragic accident.

A. boring B. mysterious C. comic D. incredible

Question 44. Are you looking for a temporary or a permanent job?

A. fleeting B. fierce C.stable D. loose

Question 45. I could only propose a partial solution to the crisis in the company.

A. half B. halfway C. effective D. complete

Question 46. The ship went down although strenuous efforts were made to save it.

A. exhausting B. forceful C. energetic D. half-hearted

Question 47. That is a rich family.

A. hard-up B. wealthy C. well-to-do D. land-owning

Question 48. These boys are mischievous.

A. well-behaved B. naughty C. fractious D. disobedient

Question 49. She was the child of a broken marriage

 A. broken B. disastrous C. happy D. failed

Question 50. She seems to have the right attitude for the job.

A. favorable B. aggressive C. positive D. responsible

Question 51. I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly.

A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally

Question 52. Many people oppose corporal punishment when educating young children though several of
them are naughty.
A. appreciate B. agree with C. are in favor of D. disapprove of
Question 53. Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight”

A. put forward B. look up C. slow down D. turn down

Question 54. Although it’s a long day for us, we feel we are contented with what we do

A. interested B. dissatisfied C. excited D. shocked

Question 55. These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence.

A. strongly condemned B. publicly said C. openly criticized D. publicly supported

Question 56. Names of the people in the book were changed to preserve anonymity.

A. reveal B. cover C. presume D. conserve

Question 57. She decided to remain celibate and devote her life to helping the homeless and orphans.
A. divorced B. separated C. single D. married

Question 58. In Western culture, it is polite to maintain eye contact during conversation.

A. irresponsible B. discourteous C. insecure D. informal

Question 59. I’m sorry to say that it seems you’ve been shirking your responsibilities.

A. going along B. standing up to C. taking on D. refraining from

Question 60. She gave an impeccable reading of the sonata and had the audience on their feet.

A. suspicious B. unqualified C. negative D. imperfect

Question 61. My younger brothers are obedient most of the time, but they are quite mischievous

sometimes.
A. Naughty B. hard–working C. well–behaved D. disruptive

Question 62. You should not wear casual clothes to the interview. The first impression is very important.
A. New B. informal C. neat D. formal
Question 63. She was unhappy that she lost contact with a lot of her old friends when she
went abroad to study.

A. lost control of B. got in touch with C. made room for D. put in

charge of

Question 64. Constant correction of speaking ‘errors’ by a teacher is often counter–

productive, as student may become afraid to speak at all.

A. desolate B. fruitless C. barren D. effective

Question 65. His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist. He has
won a lot of prizes.
A. difficulty B. barrier C. advantage D.
disadvantage

Question 66. Both universities speak highly of the programme of student exchange and hope
to cooperate more in the future.

A. express disapproval of B. voice opinions on

C. find favor with D. resolve conflict over

Question 67. School uniform is compulsory in most of Vietnamese

school.

A. depended B. optional C. obligatory D. required

Question 68. I am sorry I can’t come out this weekend – I’m up to my ears in work.

A. very scared B. very bored C. very idle D. very busy

Question 69. Most of the guests at the dinner party chose to dress elegantly, but one man wore
jeans and a T–shirt; he was later identified as a high school teacher.
A. unsophisticatedly B. decently C. gaudily D. gracefully

Question 70. He revealed his intentions of leaving the company to the manager during the office
dinner party.
 A. concealed B. disclosed C. misled D. influenced

Question 71. I think it’s impossible to abolish school examinations. They are necessary to
evaluate students’ progress.
A. stop B. extinguish C. continue D. organize

Question 72. At first, no one believed she was a pilot, but her documents lent colour to her
statements.

A. provided evidence for B. got information from

C. borrowed colour from D. gave no proof of