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Closest Meaning 1

Closest meaning questions test your knowledge of synonyms. They help expand vocabulary, improve reading skills, and prepare you for success in the 11-Plus verbal reasoning exam.

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Fascinating Fact:

A fun example is the word quick which has many synonyms such as speedy, rapid and swift, each with its own flavour.

In 11-Plus Verbal Reasoning, closest meaning questions build vocabulary and strengthen understanding of words. They encourage pupils to see how synonyms carry slightly different shades of meaning.

Key Terms

Synonym: A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Vocabulary: The collection of words a person knows and uses.
Context: The situation in which a word is used, which helps determine its meaning.

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What does closest meaning mean in verbal reasoning?

Closest meaning questions ask you to find a synonym, or the word that is most similar in meaning to another given word.

How can I learn more synonyms for the 11-Plus?

Read widely, keep a vocabulary list, and practise with quizzes or flashcards. Regular reading introduces you to new words and their meanings.

Why are synonyms important in exams?

Synonyms are important because they show understanding of language. Knowing many synonyms improves comprehension, writing, and performance in the 11-Plus exam.

Try These Related Quizzes

Example: big, small, rest, mean, large

big, large

big, mean

rest, large

small, large

Answer: big, large

big, large is the correct answer because big and large mean the same thing, of considerable size, and the others are unrelated.

1 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

pup, baby, caterpillar, cub, young

pup, baby

baby, caterpillar

baby, young

pup, cub

pup, cub is the correct answer because pup and cub are both the names of the young of animals, and the others aren't. Baby and young are related, but not closest in meaning

2 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

touch, know, believe, smell, sense

believe, smell

touch, know

smell, sense

touch, smell

touch, smell is the correct answer because touch and smell are both specific senses and the others are not. Know, believe and sense are all mental processes

3 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

yellow, brownish, orangey, green, tanned

orangey, green

green, tanned

yellow, green

yellow, brownish

yellow, green is the correct answer because yellow and green are both specific colours and the others are unspecific. How orangey? How brownish? How tanned? Since we do not know, they are not the closest in meaning

4 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

shout, whisper, chat, explain, exclaim

explain, exclaim

shout, exclaim

whisper, chat

whisper, explain

shout, exclaim is the correct answer because shout and exclaim both mean to use the voice loudly, and the others mean quieter forms of talk

5 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

long, thin, narrow, wide, width

long, width

thin, narrow

wide, width

narrow, width

thin, narrow is the correct answer because thin and narrow both mean with a small distance between and the others are unrelated

6 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

heavy, light, bulky, massive, weighty

heavy, light

bulky, massive

heavy, weighty

light, massive

heavy, weighty is the correct answer because heavy and weighty both mean of a considerable weight, and the others don't. Light is to do with weight, but bulky and massive refer to size, not weight

7 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

early, timely, late, punctual, last

timely, punctual

early, timely

punctual, last

timely, late

timely, punctual is the correct answer because timely and punctual both mean in good time and the others mean not in good time or are unrelated completely. If your teacher ever describes you as punctual, be sure to bring them an apple the next day. An apple a day keeps the report card away!

8 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

discuss, explain, lecture, converse, talk

explain, lecture

lecture, discuss

discuss, explain

lecture, converse

explain, lecture is the correct answer because explain and lecture both suggest one person doing all the talking, the others mean more than one person engaged in talk

9 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

far, near, away, distant, around

near, away

far, distant

distant, around

away, distant

far, distant is the correct answer because far and distant both mean a long way away,and the others don't. The meaning of away does not specify any distance, and near is the opposite of far

10 .

Find TWO words from the following group of five words that are the CLOSEST in meaning.

scrub, brush, clean, wash, tidy

clean, wash

scrub, brush

clean, tidy

brush, wash

clean, wash is the correct answer because clean and wash both mean to remove dirt, and the others, although they are related, are not as close in meaning. Scrub suggests really hard cleaning, while tidy doesn't actually mean clean. Brush is also further in meaning from wash and clean

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