Column A
Mr. Lou said we can take a brief break and finish our math assignment later.
a) long
b) short
short
(example)
We will explore the woods to find different colored leaves.
a) bend
b) search
search
(synonym)
The Language arts teacher made the class read a passage, or portion, of the novel.
a) section
b) forest
section
(synonym)
I must confess and tell you that I really do not like carrots.
a) admit
b) jump
admit/tell
(definition)
Our idea to wear shorts on a very cold day was not very clever.
a) smart
b) simple
smart
(example)
We found the solution to the math problem by following the steps that we were taught.
a) answer
b) parts
answer
(example)
Grace's opponent, or challenger, in the tennis match was mean.
a) friend
b) competitor
challenger
(synonym)
Jennifer did not have to do the project alone. She had an entire crew working with her.
a) people working together
b) boat
People working together
(opposite)
The sneakers were not common, they were so rare that I could not find them in any stores.
a) available
b) uncommon
uncommon
(synonym)
Mr. T used a diagram to help the students understand the water cycle.
a) chart
b) ruler
chart
(definition)
Lucas' outfit was not suitable for a wedding. He should have worn a suit and tie.
a) appropriate
b) ugly
appropriate
(example)
Jessica was not brave. She acted like a coward on the roller coaster.
a) silly
b) a person who is scared
a person who is scared
(opposite)
I was so tired I quickly dozed off and had a quick nap.
a) light sleep
b) showered
light sleep
(definition)
The outcome of the football game was that the Bucs won.
a) result
b) players
result
(example)
The Johnson family took a journey to the waterfall.
a) sample
b) trip
trip
(example)
Oliver had to convince, or sway, his friend to see the scary movie.
a) talk into
b) warn
talk into
(synonym)
Mrs. B wrote the students' schedule on the board so that they'd know what was coming up next.
a) guide
b) names
guide
(definition)
The flower was not strong. It was so delicate, it broke when you touched it.
a) strong
b) weak
weak
(synonym)
I did not know how to get to the store. I used the GPS to steer me in the right direction.
a) guide
b) sit
guide
(definition)
The child was trying to imitate her big brother while he was talking to his friends.
a) copy
b) run with
copy
(example)
My daughter does not let go of her stuffed bunny. She will cling to it whenever she needs to calm down.
a) hold tightly
b) throw it
hold tightly
(definition)
The leaves scattered across the yard after we jumped in the pile.
a) spread
b) got bigger
spread
(definition)
The coach took a risk and put the new player in for the first time during a big game.
a) chance
b) drink
chance
(example)
My office felt frigid because the heat was not working and it was the middle of winter.
a) warm
b) cold
c) bright
cold
(example)
Danny felt sluggish and tired after running the mile in gym class.
a) energetic
b) slow-moving
slow-moving
(example)