Exercise 4. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

41. From my point of view, parental divorce can cause lasting negative consequences for children.

            A. beginning of a marriage                             B. the situation of not marrying

            C.single person                                                D. ending of a marriage

42. It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.

            A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same

            B. a state that things are of equal weight or force

            C. a state that things are of importance

            D. a situation that things change frequently in amount

43. In my view, husbands should contribute to the household duties in order to reduce burden on their wives.

            A. minimise                 B. lower                      C. decrease                  D. increase

44. We try to create an atmosphere of comfort and security for our children.

            A. safety                     B. harmony                 C. danger                    D. shelter

45. My husband willingly helps me do the chores at weekends so that I can have more time to relax.

            A. eagerly                    B. reluctantly              C. agreeably                D. readily

46. In my family, my mother always does the cooking and shopping, my father has responsibility for mending things, especially electrical devices.

            A. impairing                B. fixing                      C. repairing                 D. curing

47. When having days off, he always helps his wife tidy up the house.

            A. clear up                   B. sort out                   C.arrange                     D. mess up

48. His parents have been highly critical of his recent disobedience.

            A. disapproving          B. favourable              C. crucial         D. uncomplimentary

49. Ms. Lan taught her children to keep their rooms neat and tidy when they were four.

            A. ordered and untidy                                                B. messy and arranged

            C. messy and dirty                                          D. clean and undusted

50. Setting and clearing the table, making bed and taking out the trash are suitable chores for 8- to 10-years-old children.

            A. inappropriate          B. proper                     C. acceptable               D. Reasonable