Education: Values and
Expectations
Vocabulary Exercises
Section 5: Synonyms
Choose the appropriate synonym from the list to replace the italicized
word, and rewrite each sentence. Note: Change tense, singular and plural
usage, and part of speech when necessary.
Word List
prohibited, varied, plan, abstract, emphasize, keep, official/administrative,
guessed, sources of assistance, prevented from attending
Sentences
| 1. |
Students find it difficult to maintain
good grades every semester. (K) |
| 2. |
American institutions of higher education are
sometimes criticized for being too theoretical and not practical.
(H) |
| 3. |
Give yourself time to design a
creative project. (H) |
| 4. |
If you are familiar with your resources,
you may feel more confident when problems arise. (W) |
| 5. |
Academic success cannot always be predicted:
many variables affect one's success. (V) |
| 6. |
In many high schools in the United States, it
is forbidden to chew gum. (A) |
| 7. |
Professors of graduate classes often stress
the importance of active participation in discussions. (H) |
| 8. |
There is not always time to pursue one's diverse
interests when studying takes up so much time. (A) |
| 9 |
Sometimes, students must accept bureaucratic
details as part of their academic life. (P) |
| 10. |
Students who are caught violating the honor
system can be suspended for a certain length of time. (M) |
Vocabulary exercises taken from Beyond Language by Levine
and Adelman, Prentice Hall, 1993.
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