Same Meaning looks at words that are synonyms.
As in our 11-Plus Verbal Reasoning Same Meaning 1 quiz, each sentence here contains a word in CAPITAL letters: you need to pick the answer that offers the nearest meaning to this word.
If you enjoy reading a variety of books, you'll come across lots of new words that authors use in place of everyday, ordinary words such as: nice, good, walk and said. Some authors love to show off their rich vocabulary and you can end up spending more time looking up words in a dictionary than reading the actual book!
A trick that might help you is to look for words that have the opposite meaning and eliminate them. If you are unsure about the meaning of any of the words you see in these quizzes, check them in the dictionary. Remember, our quizzes are here to help you do well at school and pass any tests and exams - they are not meant to catch you out.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
Her injuries were pretty TRIVIAL compared with what some of the other passengers experienced. |
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SERIOUS |
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SLIGHT |
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HORRIFIC |
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AMUSING |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
He learned how to HANDLE a boat during the long summer holidays when he was still quite a small boy. |
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SLEEVE |
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KNOB |
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CONTROL |
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BUTTON |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
She seemed to be looking rather WAN at breakfast after the long, late party. |
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HUNGRY |
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DRUNK |
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PALE |
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SICK |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
However you travel into any big city, it seems to take ages to reach the centre; the SUBURBS appear to go on forever. |
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OUTSKIRTS |
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BUILDINGS |
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INDUSTRIAL AREAS |
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SLUMS |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
It can be a pleasant autumn afternoon walk to go round the ARBORETUM. |
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CORNER |
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LIGHTHOUSE |
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PARK WITH A VARIETY OF SPECIMEN TREES |
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OLD FACTORY |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
When she found out what had happened to her silk cushions, grandmother was INCANDESCENT. |
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PLEASED |
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EMBARRASSED |
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WORRIED |
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FURIOUS |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
One of Parliament's main responsibilities is to FRAME sensible laws by which all citizens must live and abide. |
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DISPLAY |
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DISCUSS AND FORMULATE |
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MAKE AN EXHIBITION OF |
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MAKE EXCUSES FOR |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
That machine is rattling again: I suspect it needs one of its NUTS tightening. |
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ALMONDS |
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BOLTS |
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SCREWS |
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CLIPS |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
After our ride in the speedboat we moored it by the jetty and made it FAST. |
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SECURE |
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QUICK |
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HUNGRY |
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THIRSTY |
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
Everyone needs to make a CONCERTED effort if this event is going to succeed. |
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MUSICAL |
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PROUD |
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SOLID |
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JOINT |
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1.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
Her injuries were pretty TRIVIAL compared with what some of the other passengers experienced. |
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[ ] |
SERIOUS |
[x] |
SLIGHT |
[ ] |
HORRIFIC |
[ ] |
AMUSING |
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2.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
He learned how to HANDLE a boat during the long summer holidays when he was still quite a small boy. |
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[ ] |
SLEEVE |
[ ] |
KNOB |
[x] |
CONTROL |
[ ] |
BUTTON |
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3.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
She seemed to be looking rather WAN at breakfast after the long, late party. |
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[ ] |
HUNGRY |
[ ] |
DRUNK |
[x] |
PALE |
[ ] |
SICK |
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4.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
However you travel into any big city, it seems to take ages to reach the centre; the SUBURBS appear to go on forever. |
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[x] |
OUTSKIRTS |
[ ] |
BUILDINGS |
[ ] |
INDUSTRIAL AREAS |
[ ] |
SLUMS |
|
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5.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
It can be a pleasant autumn afternoon walk to go round the ARBORETUM. |
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[ ] |
CORNER |
[ ] |
LIGHTHOUSE |
[x] |
PARK WITH A VARIETY OF SPECIMEN TREES |
[ ] |
OLD FACTORY |
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6.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
When she found out what had happened to her silk cushions, grandmother was INCANDESCENT. |
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PLEASED |
[ ] |
EMBARRASSED |
[ ] |
WORRIED |
[x] |
FURIOUS |
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7.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
One of Parliament's main responsibilities is to FRAME sensible laws by which all citizens must live and abide. |
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[ ] |
DISPLAY |
[x] |
DISCUSS AND FORMULATE |
[ ] |
MAKE AN EXHIBITION OF |
[ ] |
MAKE EXCUSES FOR |
|
|
8.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
That machine is rattling again: I suspect it needs one of its NUTS tightening. |
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[ ] |
ALMONDS |
[ ] |
BOLTS |
[ ] |
SCREWS |
[x] |
CLIPS |
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9.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
After our ride in the speedboat we moored it by the jetty and made it FAST. |
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[x] |
SECURE |
[ ] |
QUICK |
[ ] |
HUNGRY |
[ ] |
THIRSTY |
|
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10.
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Choose the word (or possibly, occasionally, phrase) whose meaning most closely matches the word in CAPITALS in the question.
Everyone needs to make a CONCERTED effort if this event is going to succeed. |
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[ ] |
MUSICAL |
[ ] |
PROUD |
[ ] |
SOLID |
[x] |
JOINT |
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