Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences. 

1. The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory. 

A. necessary B. optional C. obligatory D. redundant 

2. I tried to catch her eyes, but she had already turned away. 

A. look at her B. get her attention C. wave at her D. follow with her 

3. After her mother died, she was raised by her grandparents. 

A. grown up B. brought up C. come into D. put up 

4. The factory is fined for discharging dangerous chemicals into the river. 

A. releasing B. increasing C. decreasing D. keeping 

5. He was onr of the most outstanding performers at the live show last night. 

A. easy-looking B. important C. well-known D. impressive 

6. She is always patient when she deals with misbehaved students. 

A. strict B. tolerant C. tactful D. firm 

7. The lost hikers stayed alive by eating wild berries and drinking spring water. 

A. revived B. survived C. surprised D. lively 

8. I am sorry I cannot go out with you now. I have to stay at home and take care of my younger brother. 

A. care on B. see off C. look after D. bear out 

9. Don’t worry, you can count on me. I’ll try my best to help you. 

A. look into B. live on C. rely on D. stand for 

10. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking. 

A. help B. prepared C. busy D. attempt