Vocabulary - 4th Grade

Synonyms and Antonyms

100

The puppy was tiny when we first brought him home.

Which word is a synonym for tiny?

A. Huge
B. Small
C. Loud
D. Fast

B. Small

200

Read the sentence.

Maria felt nervous before her big presentation.

Which word is an antonym for nervous?

A. Calm
B. Scared
C. Worried
D. Shaky

A. Calm 

300

The desert is very dry during the summer.

Which word is an antonym for dry?

A. Wet
B. Hot
C. Sandy
D. Empty

A. Wet

400

The teacher gave us a difficult math problem to solve.

Which word is a synonym for difficult?

A. Easy
B. Hard
C. Fun
D. Quick

B. Hard

500

The glass was full of water.

Which word is an antonym for full?

A. Heavy
B. Empty
C. Clear
D. Round

B. Empty

Context Clues

100

The MINIATURE Statue of Liberty was displayed on the small shelf. 

A) made of clay

B) freedom

C) large representation

D) small representation 

D) small representation

200

The spies were able to EVADE being caught by using a disguise.

A) run very fast

B) Escape 

C) Hold tightly 

D) Mask 

B) Escape

300

The beautiful scenery had a HAZY quality, which unfortunately made it hard to see.

A) Beautiful

B) Misty, foggy

C) Green

D) Clear, Sunny

B) Misty, foggy

400

The twinkling lights ILLUMINATED the dark sky. It was almost as bright as day!

A) glitter

B) to cover

C) lighten up

D) to darken

B) lighten up

500

The messenger was INTERCEPTED on his way to the king and the letter was not delivered. 

A) stopped, cut off

B) rushed, hurried

C) fell, tripped

D) slow

A) stopped, cut off

Shades of Meaning

100

Which word shows the strongest feeling of happiness?

A. Content
B. Glad
C. Ecstatic
D. Pleased

C. Ecstatic 

200

Which word shows the least amount of anger?

A. Furious
B. Annoyed
C. Enraged
D. Livid

B. Annoyed 

300

Choose the word that means a little cold, not freezing.

A. Chilly
B. Freezing
C. Icy
D. Frosty

A. Chilly 

400

Which word shows the strongest way to walk?

A. Stroll
B. March
C. Tiptoe
D. Wander

B. March

500

Which word means to look at something very quickly?

A. Stare
B. Glance
C. Gaze
D. Observe

B. Glance 

Context Clues 2

100

I'm really hungry! That cracker didn't APPEASE my hunger. I want a sandwich now. 

A) Anger

B) Increase

C) Satisfy 

D) Confuse

C) Satisfy

200

Florida is known for its TROPICAL weather. Many people travel there to escape cold weather.

A) Dry

B) Clean

C) Cold

D) Hot

D) Hot

300

The island was desolate. The only sound that was heard was the wind.

A) Loud

B) Lonesome

C) Scary

D) Hot

B) Lonesome

400

After the harvest, we had an ABUNDANT amount of apples. We had so many apples!

A) A shortage

B) Not enough

C) Very green

D) Plentiful

D) Plentiful 

500

The thought of eating a snake is ABHORRENT to most people.

A) Fun, lively,

B) Horrible, repugnant

C) Delicious, tasty

D) Bitter

B) Horrible, repugnant