Ex XI: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following sentences.
1. What other skills do you think teenagers need to become independent?
A. repetitive B. refusal C. reliant D. reliable
2. You should try because there are some simplesteps in doing laundry.
A. complicated B. difficult C. ineffective D. confusing
3. Using some advanced equipment in our house really saves time and money.
A. ancient B. traditional C. conventional D. old-fashioned
4. Most musicians and singers in this program are not professionally trained.
A. amateurly B. informally C. officially D. casually
5. Achieving independence is an essential part of the journey to adulthood.
A. apparent B. obvious C. unimportant D. compulsory
6. Supportive, strong relationships help teenagers feel safe and secure.
A. helpless B. irresponsible C. refusal D. innocent
7. Managing conflicts with teenagers can strengthenyour relationships and help your child develop important skills.
A. decrease B. deteriorate C. decline D. develop 8. In adolescence, parents and children often begin to spend more time apart.
A. separately B. individually C. mutually D. together
9. Teenagers aren’t always enthusiastic about spending time with their parents, but it’s worth insisting that they do.
A. active B. unwilling C. ignorant D. excited
10. Staying connected with your teenage child is about building closeness in your relationship.
A. distance B. openness C. bond D. contact