CSE Reviewer - Paragraph Organization Part 1

 

Instruction: Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word or phrase.
 
1. If you are ambivalent with the answers, analyze the given problem.
 
A. confusion
B. innocent
C. uncertain
D. unaware
 
Answer: C. uncertain
 
2. He left the country because of the ominous experiences he had in the past.
 
A. unforgettable
B. threatening
C. ugly
D. remarkable
 
Answer: B. threatening
 
3. Teenagers are easily susceptible to peer influence.
 
A. flexible
B. inspired
C. dependable
D. inclined
 
Answer: D. inclined
 
4. My mother is always adamant in eating breakfast before leaving the house.
 
A. resolute
B. uncertain
C. forgetful
D. clueless
 
Answer: A. resolute
 
5. Reading words without understanding their meaning is futile.
 
A. helpless
B. useless
C. unnecessary
D. avoidable
 
Answer: B. useless
 
6. She wears gold but people know how ostentatious she can be.
 
A. pretentious
B. ambitious
C. gorgeous
D. rebellious
 
Answer: A. pretentious
 
7. He submitted a grotesque artwork that nobody in the class could relate to.
 
A. different
B. weird
C. beautiful
D. colorful
 
Answer: B. weird
 
8. Their clandestine affair remained unknown for three years.
 
A. forbidden
B. surprise
C. secret
D. unacceptable
 
Answer: C. secret
 
9. They say love is like a firework, a fleeting moment.
 
A. brief
B. unforgettable
C. shinny
D. remarkable
 
Answer: A. brief
 
10. Cara is repulsive and rebellious. She always speaks sordid words.
 
A. dirty
B. vulgar
C. weird
D. bizarre
 
Answer: B. vulgar
 
11. Every time I see Cathy looking at me, I feel Euphoria in my bones.
 
A. gravity
B. ecstasy
C. erotic
D. numb
 
Answer: B. ecstasy
 
12. I bought this book because when I read the blurb at the back, I fell in love with it.
 
A. summary
B. teaser
C. blog
D. plot
 
Answer: B. teaser
 
13. Finding a way out of the labyrinth is the last challenge of the competition.
 
A. castle
B. forest
C. maze
D. box
 
Answer: C. maze
 
14. There is still love in our hearts amidst our seemingly mundane existence.
 
A. complicated
B. modern
C. worldly
D. wealthy
 
Answer: C. worldly
 
15. Cassy has a strong penchant in collecting cars.
 
A. belief
B. fondness
C. hobby
D. route
 
Answer: B. fondness
 
16. Diskettes and CDs are going obsolete.
 
A. recycled
B. refurbished
C. updated
D. outdated
 
Answer: D. outdated
 
17. The Queen of the Night dances vivaciously.
 
A. lively
B. awkward
C. kindly
D. sweetly
 
Answer: A. lively
 
18. The court released a dogmatic statement that made people more hopeful.
 
A. naive
B. unbelievable
C. assertive
D. unclear
 
Answer: C. assertive
 
19. This generation is prone to plethoric use of mobile gadgets.
 
A. essential
B. crucial
C. important
D. excessive
 
Answer: D. excessive
 
20. I am usually haphazard in composing my poetry but they turn out so well anyway.
 
A. disorganized
B. blank
C. puzzled
D. strategic
 
Answer: A. disorganized