IGCSE Vocabulary training

Question 1

she was very sad because her father _____ last week.

Accepted Answer

passed away

Question 2

He doesn't have enough money to buy the computer. too. The computer ____ to buy.

Accepted Answer

is too expensive for him.

Question 3

The dress looked horrible on her! ____, she still bought it.

Accepted Answer

however

Question 4

Your website has helped me a lot to ______ the good work.

Accepted Answer

keep up

Question 5

I had an all-expenses-paid business ____ to Hong Kong last May. It was wonderful!

Accepted Answer

trip

Question 6

Directions: Choose the best antonym for each word.Impassive

Accepted Answer

emotional

Question 7

The winds blew down the ancient trees during the storm.blown.The ancient trees _ the storm.

Accepted Answer

were blown down during.

Question 8

"You should start a new hobby, Mr.J", the doctor said.take. The Doctor advised _a new hobby.

Accepted Answer

Mr. Jenkins to take up.

Question 9

Many people think Steve stole the money.believed.Steve ___ the money.

Accepted Answer

is believed to have stolen.

Question 10

I just cannot _____ my mobile. I always keep it with me.

Accepted Answer

do without

Question 11

Don't smoke in the forest. Fires easily _____at this time of the year.

Accepted Answer

break out

Question 12

Harry had a difficult _______ and was brought up by an aunt and uncle living in the country.

Accepted Answer

childhood

Question 13

John ____ me yesterday that he is getting married in the spring.

Accepted Answer

told

Question 14

The introduction of insecticides in the 20th Century _______ agriculture across the world.

Accepted Answer

revolution

Question 15

The babies were put up for when their mother was jailed for her part in the murder.

Accepted Answer

adoption

Question 16

Directions: Choose the best synonym for each word.Bulky

Accepted Answer

Ponderous

Question 17

I ______ seeing my friends again.

Accepted Answer

look foward to

Question 18

We paid some people to landscape the garden for us last year.had. We ____last year.

Accepted Answer

had the garden landscaped.

Question 19

Directions: Choose the best synonym for each word.Precious

Accepted Answer

Valuable

Question 20

.I think I was ____ sacked and have decided to bring the company to court.

Accepted Answer

unfairly

Question 21

Directions: Choose the best synonym for each word.Advocate

Accepted Answer

Support

Question 22

Do you think I could ____ $35 from you until next weekend?

Accepted Answer

borrow

Question 23

Directions: Choose the best antonym for each word.cautious

Accepted Answer

foolhardy

Question 24

Megan was told by her dietician that she was becoming ______ thin and should eat more.

Accepted Answer

dangerously

Question 25

Buying and selling antiques can be a very ____ hobby if you know how to find a good bargain.

Accepted Answer

profitable

Question 26

Hi Jane. I was wondering if you could ____ my cat for a few days while I am away on vacation.

Accepted Answer

look after

Question 27

What you may think is _____ is really just over-enthusiasm. He would never harm anyone.

Accepted Answer

hostility

Question 28

Anyone being rude and _____ to our staff will be asked to leave the premises immediately.

Accepted Answer

abusive

Question 29

Have you seen my handbag John? It seems to have totally ______!

Accepted Answer

disappeared

Question 30

It isn't very _____ that Paula is at home, is it? She usually works at this time.

Accepted Answer

likely

IGCSE Vocabulary training

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IGCSE Vocabulary training

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