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

Exercise 4. 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.

29. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.

A. began                    B. created                  C. developed            D. introduced

30. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.

A. clue                        B. data                       C. proof                      D. sign

31. Acupuncture can treat from simple to complicated ailments.

A. acupoints              B. diseases               C. points                    D. treatments

32. Some people believe that acupuncture can be a cure of cancer.

A. allergy                   B. practice                 C. therapy                  D. treatment

33. Acupuncture can ease nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy.

A. increase                B. prevent                  C. reduce                   D. spoil

34. Are there any alternatives that might provide better options for gay people?

A. choices                 B. decisions              C. judgements          D. votes

35. The old blood cells are broken down by the spleen and eliminated from the body.

A. cut out                   B. exhaled                 C. removed               D. held

36. Humans will enjoy longer life expectancy when they are more conscious of what they eat and do.

A. aware of                B. capable of             C. responsible for     D. suitable for

37. Together, all of these treatments are supposed to cleanse your body and stimulate your immune system.

A. encourage            B. generate               C. increase                D. expand

38. The most common side effects with acupuncture are soreness, slight bleeding and discomfort.

A. direct                     B. indirect                  C. original                  D. unwanted

39. Consuming nuts can boost your heart health and lifespan.

A. Eating                    B. Ingesting               C. Inhaling                D. Swallowing

40. Doing exercise regularly helps prevent diseases like heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

A. avoid                      B. cure                       C. forbid                     D. reduce

41. Tomato juice contains a rich amount of fiber which helps in breaking down LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.

A. compounds          B. comprises             C. produces              D. provides

42. The human body possesses an enormous, astonishing, and persistent capacity to heal itself.

A. cure                       B. generate               C. protect                   D. remove