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Shades of Meaning

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  • Which item can show growth?
    all
    personality
    the human body
    earnings
  • We had a really _________ discussion yesterday. We shared many different opinions.
    lively
    active
  • Which sentence is correct?
    Everyone at the funeral had a serious expression.
    Everyone at the funeral had a solemn expression.
  • The teacher _____________ the students for talking too much in class.
    scolded
    criticized
  • Which sentence has the same meaning of "terms." There are several different terms for happiness in Chinese.
    The term lykke describes an everyday feeling of well-being.
    The prime minister only serves a four-year term.
  • Many ____________ influenced our decision to close the business.
    factors
    components
  • Which sentence is correct?
    Our new puppy is very active.
    Our new puppy is very lively.
  • Which item can show an increase?
    personality
    population
  • Your daughter has really __________ since the last time I saw her!
    increased
    grown
  • Which "components" are important to a picnic?
    the weather and who to invite
    sandwiches and a picnic basket
  • Which sentence has the same meaning of "patient"? Every patient gave the doctor a good review.
    The dentist had only one patient that morning.
    The doctor thanked me for being patient while I waited.
  • Which sentence is correct?
    After spilling coffee all over, my mom criticized me.
    After spilling coffee all over, my mom scolded me.
  • Which things can you "record"?
    both numbers and a video
    numbers
    a video
    a feeling
  • Which sentence is correct?
    I live a very active lifestyle.
    I live a very lively lifestyle.
  • Which are "factors" you might need to consider when planning a picnic?
    the weather and who to invite
    the sandwiches and a picnic basket
  • Which sentence has the same meaning of "sense"? I sensed the test would be difficult.
    This article is confusing and makes no sense at all.
    Didn't you sense there would be a problem with the project?
  • Which sentence has the same meaning of "body"? The school's student body raised $2,000 for the charity.
    The human body is 60 percent water.
    A large body of people don't agree with the law.
  • The manager ___________ the employee's presentation at the meeting.
    scolded
    criticized
  • Ahmed used his phone to _________ the graduation ceremony.
    capture
    record
  • Which sentence has the same meaning of "direction"? She turned her head and looked in our direction.
    We saw them walking in the opposite direction.
    Under the president's direction, the college won awards.
  • Which sentence is correct?
    The decision on what to do after graduation is very solemn.
    The decision on what to do after graduation is very serious.
  • Which things that you can “capture?"
    feelings
    a scene with a camera
    all
    a butterfly
  • Which sentence is correct?
    The coach criticized my shooting technique so I could fix it
    The coach scolded my shooting technique so I could fix it