Synonyms and Antonyms
Happy
Synonym: Joyful
Antonym: Sad
Cats are to Kittens as Dogs are to ____
Puppies
"You see a person wearing a heavy coat, a scarf, and gloves. What can you infer about the weather?"
It's cold outside
"The little boy was very curious about the world around him and asked lots of questions."
What does curious mean?
eager to learn or know something; interested in finding out more.
"I wanted to go to the park, ___ it started raining."
but
Strong
Synonym: Powerful
Antonym: Weak
Hot is to Cold as Day is to ____
Night
"You see a person smiling and holding a cake with candles. What might be happening?"
It's their birthday
"The puppy was so energetic, it ran around the yard for hours without stopping."
What does energetic mean?
to have a lot of energy
"She studied hard, ___ she passed the test with flying colors."
so
Quiet
Synonym: Silent
Antonym: Loud
Pens are to Write as Brushes are to ____
Paint
"A person walks into a room, and you hear them sneezing and sniffling. What can you infer about them?"
They are sick
"The storm was so violent that it knocked over several trees and caused a lot of damage."
What does violent mean?
involving strong force or aggression; causing damage or harm.
"You can either play soccer, ___ go swimming, but not both today."
or
Generous
Antonym: selfish
Bird is to Fly as Fish is to ____
Swim
"After the bell rings at school, a student rushes to the door and says, 'I can't wait to get home!' What can you infer about the student?"
They are likely excited to leave school or has something fun planned at home
"The old tree had gnarled branches that twisted and turned in strange directions."
What does gnarled mean?
twisted and rough, usually due to age or weathering; knotted
"He was tired, ___ he stayed up late to finish his project."
yet
Polite
Synonym: Respectful
Antonym: Rude
Teacher is to Classroom as Doctor is to ____
hospital
"You notice that a dog is wagging its tail, jumping up and down, and barking happily when it sees its owner. What can you infer about the dog’s feelings?"
The dog is probably excited or happy to see its owner.
“The teacher gave a vivid description of the event.” What does vivid mean?
a clear, realistic image
"We stayed home from school today, ___ we were feeling sick and needed rest."
for / because