TEST ON OPPOSITE WORDS /PHRASES - 03

Constant correction of speaking ‘errors’ by a teacher is often counter– productive, as student may become afraid to speak at all.

• desolate

• fruitless

• barren

• effective

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

• express disapproval of

• voice opinions on

• find favor with

• resolve a conflict over

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

• provided evidence for

• got information from

• borrowed colour from

• gave no proof of

We’re not taking on any new staff at the moment so that we can cut down the cost.

• employing

• hiring

• offering

• laying off

The story was that of a little girl who was bom in a well-to-do family and was a top performer in her studies.

• rolling in money

• made of money

• well-heeled

• destitute

We have to remember is that we have to give people a leg up to succeed in this society and that’s not something we ought to be embarrassed about.

• give people a helping hand

• assist people

• hinder people

• give people a boost

He sees that she’s talented, that she's a special person trying to escape her dead - end life.

• fascinating

• monotonous

• demanding

• boring

His jokes won't be to everyone's taste because it is so close to the bone.

• personal

• offensive

• respectful

• annoying

While waiting at a gas station Simon and Mack strike up a friendship.

• cover up

• give up

• make up

• remain

My father continued to work very hard, hoping to be promoted to the position of manager. Finally, his hard work paid off and he was promoted.

• paid in full

• compensated

• succeeded

• failed