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Q2. Find the synonym of the following words written in capitals. ***** The restaurant was SUPERB, and the prices were very low, we enjoyed our holidays.

1. superficial
2. excellent
3. superior
4. supersonic
5. expensive

Q3. Although he eats a lot, ______.

1. he is losing weight
2. he is gaining weight
3. he is getting fatter
4. he is putting on weight

Q4. To relax from stress is the same as to ______ down.

1. wind
2. lie
3. let

Q5. If you are over the moon,

1. you become serious about something
2. you are very pleased about something
3. you are very angry with someone

Q6. It took me several seconds to grasp the meaning of her statement but finally the ……… dropped.

1. penny
2. axe
3. hammer
4. stone

Q7. If you hide your ……… under a bushel, you are too modest to boast about your skills.

1. beard
2. looks
3. light
4. mind

Q8. I was knocked for ……… when Kate told me she had passed her driving test.

1. nine
2. eight
3. seven
4. six

Q9. He was glad he had ______ the first question.

1. took up with
2. disposed of
3. run into
4. got ahead

Q10. I like films ______.

1. they are interesting
2. which hasn’t got a sad story
3. are not sad ones
4. that are funny