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Grade 9 Vocabulary Meaning & Opposites Exercise - Studocu
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Because she owes me money my neighbor tends to keep away from me when she sees me outside. A. prevent B. avoid C. attack D. surprise
2. The children have seen various kinds of animals and birds at the zoo. A. plentiful B. similar C. different D. abundant
3. During the snowstorm, many people made the decision to abandon their cars on the highway. A. lose B. save C. leave D. sell
4. They all watched him without making any noise, waiting for an explanation. A. silently B. slowly C. carefully D. cautiously
5. In 1989, a ban was given on all international trade in ivory. A. a destruction B. an allowance C. an exploitation D. a prohibition
6. The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river. A. releasing B. decreasing C. increasing D. keeping
7. They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement. A. successful B. later C. earlier D. important
8. I find it difficult to remain neutral when talking about that problem. A. objective B. negative C. positive D. middle
9. They suggested their students learn English to collaborate with their foreign teammates. A. go out B. study abroad C. work together D. tell stories
10. Vietnam used to be male-dominated, with men being the voice of the family and society. A. men doing housework B. men earning money 16:14, 09/01/2026
Grade 9 Vocabulary Meaning & Opposites Exercise - Studocu C. men looking after children
D. men playing the leading role
11. If you are not good at academic subjects, you should opt for vocational training in which
you are equipped with skills for a certain job. A. consider B. get C. choose D. take 16:14, 09/01/2026
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12. An advanced degree from a prestigious institution is a must when you apply for a job as an astronaut. A. magnificent and well-known
B. respected and of high quality C. old-aged and famous D. modern and stimulating
13. Let’s wait for Nick. I’m sure he’ll turn up soon. A. arrive B. enter C. visit D. return
14. There are a number of drawbacks of living in the city. A. benefits B. advantages C. disadvantages D. difficulties
15. Few businesses are flourishing in the present economic climate. A. taking off B. setting up C. growing well D. closing down
16. At times, I look at him and wonder what is going on in his mind. A. sometimes B. always C. hardly D. never
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
1. Because of the blizzard weather, my departure to New York will be delayed. A. release B. transfer C. schedule D. arrival
2. In the 1920s, amateur theater performances benefited poor families and other charitable causes. A. professional B. inexperienced C. profitable D.untrained
3. After several weeks of not being able to sell the home, the owners increased the price by 10,000 dollars. A. purchased B. reduced C. expanded D. divided
4. The students are constantly asking about the relevance of studying modern history when they live in the present time. A. present B. human C. natural D. ancient
5. I can’t stand people who treat animals cruelly. A. gently B. cleverly C. reasonably D. brutally
6. The bomb caused a gigantic explosion. 16:14, 09/01/2026
Grade 9 Vocabulary Meaning & Opposites Exercise - Studocu A. enormous B. minor C. huge D. amazing
7. I’m becoming increasingly absent-minded. Last week, I locked myself out of my house twice. 16:14, 09/01/2026
Grade 9 Vocabulary Meaning & Opposites Exercise - Studocu A. considerate B. sensitive C. warm-hearted D. forgetful
8. Sports and festivals form an integral part of every human society. A. informative B. delighted C. exciting D. essential
9. The team worked hard to achieve their championship victory. A. achievement B. feast C. defeat D. score
10. Be quick! We must speed up if we don’t want to miss the flight. A. turn down B. look up C. slow down D. put forward
11. My parents always disapproved of my smoking. They even told me once it would stop me growing taller. A. objected to B. supported C. denied D. refused
12. Thousands are starving because of the failure of this year’s harvest. A. hungry B. rich C. poor D. full
13. The machine has been out of order since last month. A. under repair B. functioning well C. sold out D. refusing orders
14. Anyone who neglects his or her homework is unlikely to do well at school. A. puts off B. attends to C. looks for D. approves of
15. The water in the lake is so clear that I can see the stems of the water-lilies. A. obscure B. colourful C. muddy D. transparent
16. We ought to keep these proposals secret from the chairman for the time being. A. revealed B. frequented C. accessible D. lively
17. 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
18. They appear surprisingly pessimistic about their chances of winning. A. gloomy B. doubtful C. nervous D. optimistic
19. Population growth rates vary among regions and even among countries within the same region. A. stay unchanged B. fluctuate C. remain unstable D. change
20. Your experience with oil well fires will be invaluable to the company in case of trouble. 16:14, 09/01/2026
Grade 9 Vocabulary Meaning & Opposites Exercise - Studocu A. valuable B. precious C. priceless D. worthless 16:14, 09/01/2026
Grade 9 Vocabulary Meaning & Opposites Exercise - Studocu