English LANGUAGE

UPSR 2020
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vocab

Synonym Vol 1

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Choose the best word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

1. The soldiers aborted the 2. Who caused the accident?

mission.
A. retained A. crash
B. abandoned B. storm
C. released C. conflict
D. continued D. misfortune
3. You must adhere to the rules or 4. To be a spy, you need an agile mind.
you will be punished.
A. stick A. sharp
B. ignore B. supple
C. flout C. light
D. obey D. direct
5. I love the aroma of freshly 6. She got the alarming news yesterday.
brewed coffee.
A. smell A. calming
B. flavour B. exciting
C. taste C. starting
D. perfume D. warning
7. I was so angry with him that I hit 8. It was an arduous task but he did it
him.
A. rage A. dry
B. tough B. fake
C. furious C. easy
D. bothered D. laborious
9. He is a vey arrogant man. 10. I am authorised to perform marriages
A. proud A. real
B. selfish B. allowed
C. humble C. attached
D. insincere D. commissioned
11 Finally, the government is 12 I found an oil coin at the base of the
banning smoking. statue.
A. allowing A. core
B. removing B. bottom
C. excluding C. source
D. prohibiting D. position
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13 His answers were quick and 14 I am certain he is the boy who hit me.
candid.
A. simple A. sure
B. direct B. likely
C. abrupt C. hopeful
D. guarded D. doubtful
15 Several robbers were captured in 16 This juice consists of three different
a nearby bank. fruit.
A. freed A. carries
B. invaded B. contains
C. arrested C. involves
D. conquered D. presents
17 I love to wake up and breathe 18 His coach put him on a strict diet and
clean air. exercise regime.
A. wash A. tutor
B. fresh B. player
C. empty C. guide
D. cleanse D. trainer
19 Correct the spelling errors in 20 His dog is his constant companion
your essay. since he became crippled. It never
A. Amend leaves his side.
B. Exact A. helper
C. Wrong B. buddy
D. Accurate C. assistant
D. colleague
21 I am waiting for his decision. 22 Her disability has never stopped her
A. verdict from achieving her goals.
B. decree A. abnormality
C. ruling B. handicap
D. understanding C. benefit
D. ability
23 You should not be disrespectful 24 He is an easygoing young man.
to your mother. A. simple
A. rude B. complex
B. polite C. difficult
C. disloyal D. carefree
D. respectful
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25 We exchanged phone numbers. 26 I will feel fresh after a bath.

A. chosen
B. swapped A. cool
C. selected B. crisp
D. extracted C. refreshed
D. immature
27 I am not free at the moment. 28 I am so grateful she lived through the
A. liberate surgery.
B. released A. thankful
C. available B. motivated
D. occupied C. obligated
D. ungrateful
29 He is such a gallant young man. 30 He grasped her hand and pulled her
A. nervous towards the door.
B. strong A. gripped
C. brave B. released
D. fearful C. squeezed
D. understood
31 She has hectic schedule all 32 Skydiving is a hazardous sport.
weekend.
A. safe
A. busy B. risky
B. fast C. exciting
C. relaxed D. scary
D. leisurely
33 I have improved my Spanish. 34 They ignored her warning and swam
A. mended in the sea.
B. worsened A. heeded
C. polished B. noticed
D. recovered C. disregarded
D. acknowledged
35 The clown tried to impress the 36 Where are the juvenile offenders sent
children with his juggling skills. to ?
A. silly
A. amaze
B. childish
B. inspire
C. adult
C. emboss
D. teenage
D. influence
Choose the best word that has the same meaning as the underlined word.

37 Your life is in jeopardy! 38 I jumped onto the chair when I saw

A. protection the rat.
B. safety A. rose
C. danger B. danced
D. secured C. leaped
D. pounced
39 Can you justify the reasons for 40 Many people were affected by her
your actions? kindness.
A. argue A. honesty
B. explain B. goodness
C. criticise C. lavishness
D. refute D. miserliness
41 July is a loyal and trustworthy 42 Is he your little brother?
friend. A. big
A. false B. elder
B. faithful C. large
C. faithless D. younger
D. independent
43 Dad, can you mend the iron? 44 You should be mindful of your
A. heal surroundings.
B. break A. aware
C. repair B. careful
D. recover C. heedless
D. suspicious
45 After going to the gym for a few 46 Please clean up the mess in the
months, he has become kitchen.
muscular. A. order
A. weak B. clutter
B. brawny C. jumble
C. tough D. tidiness
D. small
47 It was a normal day like every 48 You need nutritious food to grow
other day. healthy and strong.
A. fine
A. regular
B. heavy
B. unusual
C. nourishing
C. exciting
D. outstanding
D. memorable
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49 Where is your nosy sister? 50 We organized a fund raiser for the

A. nice needy.
B. curious A. rich
C. talkative B. handicapped
D. intelligent C. wealthy
D. impoverished
51 Did the police nab the robber? 52 Did you have a nice time in London?
A. free A. good
B. catch B. annoying
C. snatch C. enjoyable
D. release D. unpleasant
53 It is obvious that they are in love 54 The old building has to be knocked
with each other. down.
A. vague A. new
B. obscure B. senior
C. evident C. modern
D. doubtful D. crumbling
55 Mike is an odd boy. 56 My daughter is vey obedient.
A. normal A. dutiful
B. average B. disciplined
C. peculiar C. rebellious
D. outstanding D. disobedient

57 He is a very observant for a 58 He had only one obstacle left to

three-year old. achieve his goal.
A. alert A. block
B. awake B. barrier
C. obedient C. benefit
D. inattentive D. advantage

59 I want a part of the cake. 60 I need the precise measurements to

make your dress.
A. body
B. slice A. exact
C. whole B. detailed
D. character C. careful
D. particular
Resource : Power Up your Vocabulary by: Angel Sonam