Synonyms/Antonyms
what is a synonym
a word that has the same meaning as another word
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean?
a. an itchy skin condition
b. funny
c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese
d. with little thought or consideration
with little thought or consideration
Look at these details from a paragraph about the same topic:
Soccer players have powerful legs.
Playing soccer keeps your bones healthy.
Soccer players have strong chests and backs.
Choose the main idea that ties all the details together.
soccer players have strong bodies
I (hear) a new song on the radio.
Put the word in parenthesis in past tense (irregular verb)
heard
If I had the chance to hold her, I would never let her go
What type of figurative language?
metaphor or hyperbole
synonym of funny
hilarious
Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research. What does “esteemed” mean?
a. held over boiling water
b. very old
c. unable to chew gum
d. greatly admired
greatly admired
People often refer to taxes in terms of their being much too high. In reality, they are probably even higher than you think, because in addition to the federal income tax we are now studying, there are many other Federal, State, and local taxes, including sales taxes, inheritance taxes, state income taxes, personal property taxes, real estate taxes, and others. These are just some of the most obvious ones.
a. Taxes are much too high.
b. We pay more taxes than we may realize.
c. Inheritance taxes and real estate taxes are unfair.
d. Some taxes are hidden.
we pay more taxes than we may realize
John held the plate . (careful / carefully)
carefully
I thought I would have done better on the test since I studied for two straight weeks. In fact, I memorized that book, so I knew it like the back of my hand.
What does the idiom I knew it like the back of my hand mean?
To know something extremely well
what is an antonym
a word that has the opposite meaning of another word
Removing seeds from cotton plants was a slow job until Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin. What is a cotton gin?
a. a drink
b. a book
c. a machine
d. a cloth
a machine
The fact that electronic computers are now used for data processing has led the general public to believe that it is a mysterious, complicated science and that the computers are giant brains. Both of these ideas are false. A computer is basically just a high-speed adding machine that performs the functions it is told to. If the input data are varied even a little, the computer is unable to operate until it is programmed to accept the variations. The business operations it performs are impressive only because of the extremely high speed of manipulation, but most of these operations have been used for decades. Unlike man, the computer performs repetitive calculations without getting tired or bored.
a. A computer is a high-speed adding machine.
b. A computer is a mysterious giant brain.
c. A computer is impressive because of its high speed.
d. A computer is superior to man in many ways.
a computer is a high speed adding machine
What is the adjective in the following sentence:
The brown dog was chasing a car.
brown
Their thoughts were like golden birds
simile
Sally was feeling sad when her dog ran away.
What is an antonym of the italicized word?
Our new alarm system will wake up the entire neighborhood if an intruder gets in the house. An intruder is someone who intrudes. To intrude is to __________.
A. paint or repair old buildings
B. wear ones shoes on the wrong feet
C. go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong
D. be very noisy
go where one is not wanted or doesn't belong
There is a common belief that while the dog is man’s best friend, the coyote is his worst enemy. The bad reputation of the coyote traces back to his fondness for small animals; he hunts at night and is particularly destructive to sheep, young pigs, and poultry. Yet it is sometimes wise to encourage coyotes. Provided valuable farm animals are protected, the coyote will often free the property of other animals, like rabbits, which are ruinous to crops and certain trees. He is especially beneficial in keeping down the rodent population. Where coyotes have been allowed to do their work without molestation, ranchers and fruit growers have found them so valuable that they would no more shoot them than they would shoot their dogs.
a. Under certain conditions the coyote is helpful to man.
b. The coyote is feared because of his fondness for small animals
c. Modern ranchers would no sooner shoot coyotes than they would shoot dogs.
d. The coyote usually prefers rabbits and other rodents to sheep and poultry.
under certain conditions the coyote is helpful to man
but
My dad's only advice was that the next time I have to study that I should take my time. He also said that I should study beforehand and not the night before since pulling an all-nighter can actually hurt your chances at doing well on tests.
What does pulling an all-nighter mean?
to study or work all night without sleep
Give three examples of antonyms and 3 examples of synonyms
answers will vary
Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it. If a statement is plausible, __________.
a. you must always believe it
b. you should never believe it
c. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense
d. it's believable enough to possibly be true
it's believable enough to be true
The Louisiana Purchase proved to be one of the shrewdest business pacts in the entire history of the United States. The purchase doubled in the area of the country and provided territory from which fourteen new states were created either wholly or in part. It also gave us control over the mouth of the Mississippi River and opened up the way to foreign trade. Prior to the purchase, the waterway had been blocked by the Spanish, probably with the approval of Napoleon. The land that was bought was rich in timber, minerals, and natural resources of many kinds. Finally, the cost of the transaction was unbelievably low; the total of $15 million amounted to about four cents an acre.
a. The Louisiana Purchase was a very good business deal for the U.S.
b. The land bought by the Louisiana Purchase was rich in minerals.
c. The land bought by the Louisiana Purchase was very cheap.
d. Most Americans were very pleased with the purchase.
the louisiana purchase was a very good business deal for the U.S.
what is an adverb?
describes a verb
Paco decided to write his book report for class on his laptop computer. While he was typing, the battery on the computer ran out. Instantly, Paco realized that he had not saved his work and would have to start over. He thought to himself, I guess I will have to go back to square one.
What does back to square one mean?
Having to start all over again