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EXERCISE 5 :   
Choose the opposite of the word in bold type.

1-    Do you think It would be safe to go sailing today?

A) shallow         B) dangerous     C) enjoyable
D) wise         E) secure

2-    We visited that city especially so that Mike could look at some of the well-known modern architecture there.

A) superb         B) recent     C) ancient       
D) contemporary     E) derelict

3-    The recent research linking this food additive to some forms of cancer has led to a sudden change in people's eating habits.

          A) sharp         B) moderate     C) specific        
          D) gradual         E) voluntary

4-    Some of the native societies that existed before the arrival of Europeans were quite primitive communities.

          A) civilised         B) basic        C) fascinating  
          D) alien            E) unexpected

5-    Some people believe that an understanding and appreciation of art is a needless requirement in the modern world.

          A) complementary       B) expensive     C) luxurious       
          D) tasteless         E) fundamental

6-    In reply to your request for information on Mr Jones's work, we can say that he has proved to be an incapable supervisor and we recommend his transfer immediately.

A) authoritarian    B) competitive     C) competent            
D) dispensable     E) intolerable

7-    She deliberately gave Jo the wrong address for the theatre, so he wasn't able to join us.

A) inevitably         B) accidentally     C) naturally     
D) fortunately     E) subsequently

8-    I'm glad he refused their offer of employment; otherwise, I don't think he would be so happy now.

         A) accepted         B) ignored     C) withheld       
         D) considered     E) rejected

9-    The actor was surprisingly frank about his earlier involvement with Parisian street gangs.

         A) creative         B) arrogant     C) deceitful           
         D) candid         E) ruthless

10-    After the two actors had appeared in the film together, they had a lasting romance.

A) durable         B) terminal     C) erratic          
D) fleeting         E) tiny

11-    Tim's mother made a living by planting potatoes for a local farmer.

A) stewing         B) peeling     C) harvesting        
D) ploughing         E) growing

12-    The children had a miserable time at the zoo yesterday.

A) terrible         B) emotional     C) joyful       
D) serious         E) hardy





13-    Since he has retired, my father has been quite idle.

A) cross         B) depressed     C) irresponsible       
D) industrious     E) unfit

14-    Their relationship was destroyed by continual arguments.

         A) several         B) violent        C) enormous  
         D) bitter          E) intermittent

15-    The lead story in the newspaper this morning was about an infamous head of state who has just died.

         A) obscure         B) former     C) elderly       
         D) respectable     E) royal

16-    Because of the exceptionally warm weather this year, we have a surplus of our best-selling product.

         A) shortage         B) excess     C) reduction     
         D) production     E) decline

17-    I'm quite fond of our neighbour's dog, but it is a little too affectionate.

A) ferocious         B) bulky         C) lively      
D) virtuous         E) smelly

18-    Our efforts to dissuade him from leaving his job proved futile.

A) barren         B) suspicious     C) needless    
D) hindered         E) effective

19-    When we move to the USA, I'm hoping to find a permanent job.

A) interesting        B) self-employed     C) rewarding     
D) temporary     E) separate

20-    In the end, the dispute was settled violently.

A) successfully     B) profitably     C) peacefully  
D) ultimately         E) heavily

21-    He is an unskilled worker, so he doesn't have much chance of finding a well-paid job in these economic conditions.

A) dedicated         B) awkward     C) industrious   
D) diligent         E) qualified

22-    I don't know how Susan's brother makes any friends because he is so undiplomatic.

A) rude  B) tactful  C) superficial   D) outgoing   E) miserable

23-    Making an oral presentation on your chosen term project is voluntary.

A) recommended     B) interesting     C) compulsory      
D) steady         E) rewarding

24-    Professor Smith cares about his appearance, and always dresses elegantly.

A) shabbily         B) expensively     C) relaxingly     
D) thoughtfully     E) gently

25-    He went about his work in his usual haphazard way.

A) eager         B) motionless     C) planned           
D) erratic         E) peaceful





26-    The benefits that we can gain from undertaking this research are negligible.

A) surprising         B) profitable     C) underestimated   
D) significant     E) confusing

27-    I hope Jim won't be coming with us this time! The last time he came, he was a real hindrance.

A) interruption     B) courage     C) assistance        
D) coward         E) prevention

28-    We prefer to use this paint because its ingredients are non-toxic.

A) colourful         B) poisonous     C) coarse       
D) waterproof     E) soft

29-    Your mark reflects the fact that this is a very exhaustive study of the subject.

A) skilful         B) boring     C) superficial      
D) readable         E) illegible

30-    The government have produced a wordy explanation of the new regulations.

A) concise         B) informative     C) descriptive   
D) unreliable         E) lengthy

Ex. 5  (pg.32) 
 l.B    2.C    3-D    4.A    5.E    6.C    7.B    8.A    9.C    10.D
ll.C    12.C    13.D    14.E    15.D    16.B17.A18.E    19.D    20.C
21.E    22.B    23.C    24.A25.C    26.D27.C    28.B    29.C    30.A