Paraphrasing and synonyms in Reading (Practice Test)

1. What is the best paraphrase for “The manager approved the new project proposal”?
(A) The manager rejected the project.
(B) The manager gave permission for the project to proceed.
(C) The manager was unaware of the new project.
(D) The manager delayed the project approval.

2. What is a synonym for “significant” in the sentence: “The discovery was significant for medical research”?
(A) Insignificant
(B) Important
(C) Minor
(D) Unrelated

3. What is the best paraphrase for “The scientist analyzed the results of the experiment”?
(A) The scientist ignored the findings.
(B) The scientist carefully examined the experiment’s outcomes.
(C) The scientist created false data.
(D) The scientist dismissed the experiment.

4. What is a synonym for “comprehensive” in the sentence: “The report provides a comprehensive overview of the issue”?
(A) Limited
(B) Detailed
(C) Incomplete
(D) Confusing

5. What is the best paraphrase for “The company aims to enhance customer satisfaction”?
(A) The company wants to improve customer happiness.
(B) The company hopes to ignore customer feedback.
(C) The company plans to reduce customer service efforts.
(D) The company refuses to help customers.

6. What is a synonym for “abundant” in the sentence: “The region has abundant natural resources”?
(A) Scarce
(B) Plentiful
(C) Limited
(D) Insufficient

7. What is the best paraphrase for “The teacher emphasized the importance of regular practice”?
(A) The teacher ignored practice in the lesson.
(B) The teacher highlighted the need for consistent practice.
(C) The teacher discouraged students from practicing.
(D) The teacher removed practice sessions.

8. What is a synonym for “crucial” in the sentence: “Time management is crucial for success”?
(A) Unnecessary
(B) Vital
(C) Optional
(D) Irrelevant

9. What is the best paraphrase for “The committee reached a unanimous decision”?
(A) The committee members could not agree.
(B) The committee made a decision together with full agreement.
(C) The committee postponed making a decision.
(D) The committee was divided on the issue.

10. What is a synonym for “eliminate” in the sentence: “The new law aims to eliminate corruption”?
(A) Reduce
(B) Remove
(C) Increase
(D) Support