Which word can replace "support" in formal writing?
criticise
refuse
prevent
assist
Which word is closest in meaning to "improve"?
worsen
enhance
damage
reduce
Which phrase means "look for"?
seek
avoid
forget
refuse
Which word is closest in meaning to "government"?
employee
school
authority
company
Which word is closest in meaning to "important"?
essential
minor
useless
optional
Which phrase means "have children"?
get married
raise children
adopt children
give birth
Which word is closest in meaning to "older"?
more advanced in age
younger
healthier
weaker
Which word is closest in meaning to "create"?
destroy
remove
prevent
generate
Which word is closest in meaning to "help"?
aid
harm
stop
oppose
Which word is closest in meaning to "increase"?
rise
drop
fall
decline
Which word is closest in meaning to "develop"?
destroy
avoid
foster
prevent
Which phrase best replaces "young people" in an IELTS essay?
the middle-aged
the youth
older adults
senior citizens
Which phrase means "choose"?
opt
ignore
reduce
avoid
Which word is closest in meaning to "need"?
custom
requirement
habit
tradition
Which phrase means "many"?
a few
almost no
a little
a large number of
Which word is closest in meaning to "encourage"?
delay
discourage
motivate
ignore
Which word is closest in meaning to "trend"?
solution
problem
tendency
result
Which word is the closest synonym of "employment"?
retirement
holiday
work
education
Which phrase means "job opportunities"?
salaries
working hours
employment opportunities
job interviews
Which word is closest in meaning to "provide"?
refuse
deny
borrow
offer
Which word is closest in meaning to "competitive"?
lazy
careless
challenging
boring