SYNONYM ANTONYM ON THI THPTQG

SYNONYM- ANTONYM
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1: The restaurant entices more and more customers with its cozy interior (inside) and special daily
events.
A. attract

[ɪn'taɪs]
B. free

C. refuse

D. convince

Question 2: My head teacher has grave doubts as to whether I would pass my university entrance examination.
I myself feel so worried. causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
A. personal

B. serious

C. private

D. specific

Question 3: A US man with a large online following in Vietnam has caused widespread anger, and faces
possible criminal charges, over a Facebook post thought to have insulted a military hero. (xúc phạm)
A. embarrassed

B. offended

C. confused

D. depressed

Question 4: Jack persisted in attempting to convince his employers to use more technology and fewer people.
A. endured

B. remained

C. repeated

D. insisted

Question 5: Computer models help to determine /min/ whether a particular area is likely to flood.
A. make up

B. take over

C. put up construct, build, or erect,provide

D. find out

Question 6: Let’s wait for her; I’m sure she’ll turn up before long.
A. enter

B. arrive

C. visit

D. return

Question 7. Students are expected to always adhere to school regulations.
A. question

B. violate

C. disregard

D. follow

Question 8. A number of programs have been initiated to provide food and shelter for the underprivileged in
the remote areas of the country. (tầng lớp dưới)
A. rich citizens

B. active members

C. poor inhabitants

D. enthusiastic people

Question 9: Tet marks the beginning of spring and, for agrarian people who depend on the lunar calendar to
manage their crops, the start of the year.
A. traditional ones

B. minority people

C. farmers

D. old people

Question 10: The government decided to pull down the old building after asking for the ideas from the local

resident.
A. renovate

B. purchase

C. maintain

D. demolish

Question 11: The discovery of the new planet was regarded as a major breakthrough in astronomy.
A. promised

B. doubted

C. considered

D. refused

Question 12: Mary has finally managed to get round her strict parents to let her go on a three-day excursion
with her classmates.
A. permit

B. persuade

C. offer

D. support


Question 13: Thanks to highly sophisticated technology, scientists have made many important discoveries in

different fields.
A. accessible

Tối tân
B . confusing

C . effective

D . advanced

Question 14: It is firmly believed that books are a primary means for disseminating knowledge and
information.
A. classifying

Lan tỏa, phổ biến
B . distributing

C . adopting

D . inventing

Question 15: Everyone is hoping and praying that lasting peace will eventually come to the area.
A. Durable bền
B. Ongoing lạ
C. Temporary
D. Enduring
Question 16: Before you begin the exam paper, always read the instructions carefully.
A. Orders
B. Answers
C. Rules

D. Directions
Question 17: We do not whistle or clap our hands to get the person’s attention. That is considered
impolite and even rule.
A. offensive

B. polite

C. informal

D. terrific

Question 18: Could you take care of our children while I go away?
A. look like

B. look after

C. look for

D. look at

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. Driver are advised to get enough petrol because filling stations are few and far between on the
highway. (thưa thớt)
A. easy to find

B. difficult to access

C. unlikely to happen

D. impossible to reach

Question 2. We managed to get to school on time despite the heavy rain.
A. earlier than a particular moment

B. later than expected

C. early enough to do something

D. as long as expected

Question 3: Mr. Smith’s new neighbors appear to be very friendly.
A. hostile

B. inapplicable

C. futile

D. amicable

Question 4: My first impression of her was her impassive face.
A. respectful

B. emotional

C. solid

D. fractious

Question 5: The doctor asked John to exhale slowly.

A. inhale draw in (air) B. move in

C. enter

D. breathe in

Question 6: The soldier was demoted for improper (unsuitable) behavior.
A. promoted

B. lowered

C. resigned

D. let off


Question 7: My neighbors are really tight with money. They hate throwing away food, don’t eat at restaurant,
and always try to find the best price.
A. to spend money too easily

B. to not like spending money

C. to not know the value of money

D. to save as much money as possible

Question 8: We were all in a good mood because the weather was good and we were going on holiday the next
day.
A. relaxed and comfortable

B. at ease and refreshed

C. upset and disappointed

D. sad and depressed

Question 9: Traffic congestion /kən'dʒestʃn] in big cities deters many people from using their private cars at
peak hours.
A. prohibits

B. protects

C. encourages

D. limits

Question 10: These days, many people only read printed newspapers once in a while as they tend to access
information online.
A. regularly

B. attentively

C. occasionally

D. selectively

Question 11: With price increases on most necessities, many people have to tighten their belt for fear of
getting into financial difficulties.
A. dress in loose clothes

B . spend money freely

C. save on daily expenses

D . put on tighter belts

Question 12: Today the number of start-ups in Vietnam is mounting as the government has created favourable
conditions for them to develop their business.
A. peaking

B . varying

C . decreasing

D . rising

Question 13: He is over the moon about his examination result.
A. stressed

B. very sad

C. very happy

D. satisfied

Question 14: The only means of access to the station is through a dark subway.
A. arrival
B. admission
C. outlet exit

D. output

Question 15: When being interviewed, You should focus on what the interviewer is saying or asking you.
A. to pay no attention to
B. be interested in
C. be related
D. express interested in
Question 16: They've always encouraged me in everything I've wanted to do.
A. unpardoned

B. misconstrue

C. discouraged

D. impaired