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Q2. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** It’s high time for the child TO GO TO BYE-BYES.

1. to say good bye
2. to play with toys
3. to go to sleep
4. to part with his parents
5. to see his friends off

Q3. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** -Boxing was his PROFESSION, people came and paid money to see the fight.

1. subject
2. wish
3. trade
4. life

Q4. I know that Catherine has been really unpleasant toward you, Alvin, but (take it with a grain of salt): she's mean to everyone.

1. Alvin should try hard to get on Catherine's good side.
2. Alvin should be worried that Catherine is not treating him kindly.
3. Alvin should go and get lunch and reflect on Catherine's attitude.
4. Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.

Q5. The (abandoned) boat was found miles away from the shore; they never found out who had been on it.

1. cherished
2. deserted
3. shabby
4. austere
5. unabashed

Q6. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** The achievements of science and technology of recent years have influenced the CAREERS of many people.

1. marketing
2. trading
3. professions
4. hands
5. works

Q7. We have to break ______ all our emotional barriers to feel free.

1. away
2. down
3. into

Q8. If you say to someone "You're so full of yourself!" they'll probably feel

1. proud
2. upset
3. pleased

Q9. Neil is famous for making up the most incredible stories, so you'd better take them with a pinch of ……… .

1. snuff
2. pepper
3. salt
4. herbs

Q10. On entering the restaurant, I immediately realized _____ so popular.

1. why was it
2. how is it
3. the fact that was
4. why it was