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Vocabulary Multiple Choice. Worksheet 26.

Deciding between different, similar vocabulary items becomes ever more difficult as students progress to higher levels in their English studies. For each question below, choose the best answer from the four possibilities. Think also about why the other three choices are NOT possible.

1. Sir, are you aware that local fire restrictions ___________ the number of people allowed in a club this size to 200?
a. top
b. cap
c. stop
d. limit

2. If Harold never won any cups, why is his name ___________ onto this golfing trophy?
a. daubed
b. scribbled
c. carved
d. etched

3. The extensive winds that have been ___________ Florida will move away as the weekend draws to a close.
a. battering
b. punching
c. cracking
d. thumping

4. Despite the scandal, the leader emerged with his reputation ___________.
a. untarnished
b. unpolluted
c. unimpaired
d. unfettered

5. Three of the escapees have now been recaptured but police spokesmen have said they are concerned that, of the fourth prisoner, ___________ information is known that could help the authorities put him back behind bars.
a. scant
b. rare
c. slight
d. a little

6. If the manager says anything about the missed deadline, just ___________ your tongue, say nothing and we can discuss it later.
a. eat
b. swallow
c. bite
d. suck

7. I didn't realise you were so ___________ interested in fishing.
a. vividly
b. keenly
c. extensively
d. patently

8. The most important parts of your job may seem difficult now but they will become second ___________ to you within a couple of weeks.
a. instinct
b. thought
c. nature
d. mind