2. 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. He is truly a reliable friend. He will always be with me and never let me down.
A. mean B. independent C. decisive D. dependable
2. The government found it very difficult to cope with the rising unemployment.
A. try B. manage C. reduce D. increase
3. Young college and university students participate in helping the poor who have suffered badly in wars or
natural disasters.
A. get involved in B. interfere with C. join hands D. come into
4. At first, there was a lot of opposition from the parents of the disabled children as they were not under the
impression that their children could learn anything at all.
A. didn't believe B. didn't report C. didn't declare D. didn't support
5. ASEAN organised different projects and activities to integrate its members.
A. combine B. interest C. separate D. upgrade

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