Synonym warm-up – part 1

Synonyms for ask

? Which of the explanations best describes the word

N1. Demand

To keep asking someone for something in an annoying way To ask for something in a firm way, insisting that someone gives you what you want To ask for something in a formal way

N2. Beg

to ask for food or drink in a restaurant to ask for something in an urgent way, because you want it very much to tell someone you want them to give you something

? Which word is being described

N3. to keep asking someone for something in an annoying way

demand nag plead

N4. a formal word meaning to ask for something

order pester request

.Choose the best word to replace the words in bold

.N5. Furious parents have asked for an explanation from the school

 demanded requested ordered

?Which word best completes the sentence

.N6. I _________ him not to leave, but he wouldn’t listen

requested / begged / demanded

: Answers

N1. To ask for something in a firm way, insisting that someone gives you what you want N2. to ask for something in an urgent way, because you want it very much N3. nag N4. request N5. demanded N6. begged