Synonyms
I walked outside and put a jacket on. I did not know it was going to be so chilly out today.
What is a synonym for the word chilly?
cold
My grandma's jewelry is fancy. She has diamonds and rubies. She says when I'm older, she will give me some to wear.
Which word is an antonym of fancy?
plain
Which words help you understand the meaning of blue?
dropped my head
not have any drones left
My sister opened a lemonade stand in front of our house. Everyone in the neighborhood stopped by. She has made $336 this week. My mom said her business is thriving.
The word thriving, as it is used in the sentence above, means -
doing well
I dislike doing the dishes. I hate it when the squishy food touches your fingers.
What does the prefix dis mean in dislike?
not
When it snows, I like to wrap up into my blanket to feel all warm and cozy.
What is a synonym of the word cozy?
warm
I helped an elderly lady walk across the street.
What is an antonym of the word elderly?
young
Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of mold?
thumbs
clay
The children were building sandcastles, but the sand was to dry for it to stay together. Their dad suggested to moisten the sand with water.
The word moisten means -
to make wet
I forgot to read the directions, so Ms. Paul asked me to go back and reread.
What is the meaning of the prefix re in reread?
again
Playing soccer can be difficult. You have to kick the ball, keep track of it, and run all at the same time. You have to be really fit to play soccer.
What is a synonym of the word difficult?
hard
I have always wanted to jump out of an airplane, but my mom said it was too dangerous. I told her I was brave and that I could do it.
What is an antonym of the word brave?
scared
It was finally summer! I had been waiting all year for the day it got warm enough to jump in my pool. My mom put sunscreen on my nose and I jumped right in.
Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of pool?
summer, warm, jump, sunscreen
I am very nervous to fly in an airplane. When I got to the airport I boarded the plane and found my seat. I asked for a water and closed my eyes. When I woke up, we were already landing.
What does the word boarded mean in the sentence above?
went onto
I got a small ice cream cone with one scoop. I wanted a bigger one, so I asked my mom for an extra scoop.
What does the suffix er in bigger mean?
more
I heard a small bark and then I unwrapped my gift to find a puppy. He was brown and fluffy. I named him Roger.
What is a synonym for the word gift?
present
Joseph's mother told him to clean his room. His toys were spread out all over his room, you couldn't even see his carpet.
What is an antonym of the word clean?
dirty
When I ran out the classroom the door slammed behind me. My fingers were caught inside. The nurse said I jammed my finger.
Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of jammed.
finger, door slammed
In October, my family likes to go to the pumpkin patch. Each year we choose the biggest pumpkin, so we can carve a spooky face with a knife.
What is the meaning of the word carved?
to shape
My tummy grumbled as I walked to the cafeteria. The smell of the pizza made me smile.
What does the suffix ed in grumbled mean?
past tense
The last person in line has to turn the lights off during a fire drill.
What is a synonym of the word last?
final
The new XBox is way too expensive. There is no way I could afford it.
What is an antonym of the word expensive?
cheap
Which words best help the reader understand the meaning of bark?
tree
Mrs. Gray had a meeting on Monday morning, so she prerecorded the announcements. She sang, "make it a great day, the choice is yours."
In the sentence above, what is the meaning of the word prerecorded?
record before
My teacher disapproves of my talking while she is teaching.
What is the meaning of the prefix dis as it is used the word disapproves?
not