Prepositions
Synonyms/Antonyms
Appositives
Predicates
Troublesome Words
100
The boys searched the beach for sand dollars.
for sand dollars
100
What is an antonym for above?
below
100
San Francisco, home of the famed cable cars, was named for St. Francis.
home of the famed cable cars;?renames “San Francisco”
100
My little brother broke his finger.
broke
100
The sun (sits, sets) in the west.
The sun sets in the west.
200
The three contestants listened carefully to each question.
to each question
200
What is a synonym for frequent?
often
200
Pennsylvania is named for William Penn, one of its founders.
one of its founders; renames “William Penn”
200
His Uncle Bob asked for directions.
asked
200
You'll feel much better if you just (lay, lie) down and rest for a while.
You'll feel much better if you just lie down and rest for a while.
300
The grass behind the house and near the fence is dying.
behind the house; near the fence
300
What is a synonym for repair?
fix
300
Jacques Cartier, a Frenchman, named the St. Lawrence River.
a Frenchman; ?renames “Jacques Cartier”
300
Those soldiers carried guns.
carried
300
Mama’s hens aren't (laying, lying) any eggs this week.
Mama’s hens aren't laying any eggs this week.
400
A pretty girl with brown hair and eyes sat near me at the banquet.
with brown hair and eyes; ??near me, at the banquet;
400
What is an antonym for polite?
rude
400
The Spanish, early settlers of the California area, left their mark with these place names.
early settlers of the California area; renames “Spanish”
400
Our babysitter arrived late.
arrived
400
The cat is (laying, lying) on the rug, next to the chair.
The cat is lying on the rug, next to the chair.
500
A deep ditch was dug near the boundary of the factory.
near the boundary; of the factory
500
What is an antonym for pessimistic?
optimistic
500
Worcester, Gloucester, Exeter, and Cambridge, all English names, brought a touch of England to the New World.
all English names; renames “Worcester, Gloucester, Exeter, and Cambridge”
500
The busy beaver gnawed the tree trunk
gnawed
500
I want to (sit, set) here in this blue chair a while and rest.
I want to sit here in this blue chair a while and rest.
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