Exercise 5 : Mark 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 questions.

1.We always split the housework equally – my mom cooks , my dad cleans the house and I do the washing up.

a.join                           b.break                                                 c.share                          d.pick up

2.Parents are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.

a.part                            b.cooperate                                          c.separate                     d.disagree

3. All families have ups and downs, but strong families know the importance of sticking together - especially during the tough times.

A. fun and sorrows                  B. bread and butter             C. risks and benefits                       D. rises and falls

4. It is advisable that everyone in family shares the household duties.       

a.views                               b.ideas                                           c.jobs                           d.chores

5. In the 20th century , most of the traditional attitudes to remarriage are changing.