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Question:
Unique means special, one of a kind and different from everything or everyone else.
For example:
People who live in the Basque area of Spain have their own unique language which is different from other languages spoken in Spain.
When someone has a unique way of thinking, we say that she thinks 'out of the box.’
unlike any other
special
common
exclusive
Which answers are closest in meaning to unique? Choose the 3 correct answers.
Response:
The examples below illustrate the meaning of unique.
fingerprints
people's faces
handwriting
opinions
Which of the following are always unique? Choose the 3 correct answers.
To trigger an economic crisis means to cause the start of a crisis. More people finding jobs would be a sign of recovery from an economic crisis - not the start of a crisis.
Read the sentence below.
There are some animals, for example the rare bay cat, that are unique to the island of Borneo.
these animals are found only in Borneo.
these animals are not found anywhere else.
you can also find these animals in other countries.
Borneo is the only place where these animals exist.
Choose the 3 correct answers to complete the sentence. The sentence above means that...
Read the paragraph and answer the question below.
Each semester, students who work and have families can decide how many courses to study.
Their courses and degrees are recognized by other universities.
Open Universities allow students to learn at home.
What Makes Open Universities Unique?
Open Universities are different from other universities. They allow students to study at home if they wish, without having to attend classes on campus. Students who work and have families can decide how many courses they want to take each semester, according to their circumstances and abilities. This unique degree of flexibility enables students who have many job and family responsibilities to benefit from a university education.
According to the paragraph, what makes the Open University unique? Choose the 2 correct answers.