Synonyms and antonyms
Analogy
Homophones
Text Structure
Shades of meaning
100
Synonym for persist a.remain b.cease c.quit
Remain
100
Quite is to silent as mean is to a.Cruel b.destroy c.evil
Cruel
100
Mike took a big bite out of a____and savored the sweetness and sourness. a.apple b.pear c.mango
Pear
100
In 1957, when the schools of Little Rock, Arkansas, were still segregated by race, nine African American students sought to attend the all-white Central High School. The reaction to their effort resounded throughout the country. On the first day of school, Governor Orval Faubus called upon the Arkansas National Guard to bar the nine students from entering the school, and a mob of protesters harassed and threatened them. In response to this embarrassing spectacle, President Eisenhower sent federal troops into Little Rock to protect the students, who became known as the Little Rock Nine. As Americans watched these events on television, the courage and grace of the Little Rock Nine helped turn the tide in favor of civil rights for African Americans. a. compare and contrast b. cause and effect
cause and effect
100
Which phrase has more of a negative connotation a. a nitpicky editor b. a meticulous editor
a nitpicky editor
200
Synonym for green a.inexperienced b.mature c.experienced
Inexperienced
200
Wheel is to car as nose is to a.smell b.face c.Feel
Face
200
When the wind changed, Brendan expertly adjusted the sail in order to keep his boat on_________ a.course b.track c.road
Course
200
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) examines published research in order to address the question of how to reduce injuries and deaths in traffic collisions. Based on the research findings, the CDC has concluded that the most effective way to improve safety is to increase seat belt use. The CDC recommends that states more strictly enforce laws that make seat belts a requirement. According to the CDC, these laws are highly effective in increasing seat belt use and saving lives. a. sequential b. problem and solution
problem and solution
200
Which phrase has a more negative connotation a. a bullheaded employee b. a persistent employee
a bullheaded employee
300
Synonym exquisite a.elegant b.careless c.charming
Elegant
300
Poodle is to dog as turkey is to a.feathers b.bird c.thanksgiving
Bird
300
_______over this fence and you will be surprised by how well tended the garden on the other side is a.peak b.peek c.beak
Peek
300
Traveling from state to state, especially if you're in a car, you may notice that the price of gasoline varies widely. Many factors combine to determine the price that a gas station charges. Gasoline is refined from crude oil, so if the price of crude oil increases, then gasoline prices also rise. The price of gas also depends upon the tax that the individual state charges. The higher the taxes that are imposed on gasoline, the higher the total cost of gas becomes. In addition, during the summer, more people want to drive, so the demand for gas is higher. Higher demand pushes prices higher. In winter, when fewer people drive, lower demand sends prices lower. a. Problem and solution b. cause-and-effect
cause-and-effect
300
Which phrase has a more negative connotation a. an employee b. an underling
an underling
400
Synonym for adverse a.unfavorable b.unfriendly c.helpful
Unfavorable
400
Music is to instrument as singer is to a.voice b.stage c.sing
Voice
400
Will you please help me_____ a costume for my party in the play? Anne begged as she handed her father a sketch a.sew b.sow c.so
Sew
400
Bicycles have evolved over many years. In 1818, a heavy two-wheeled device called a "velocipede" was patented in Paris. The rider controlled the direction with a steering wheel and moved it forward by pushing his feet on the ground. It caught on briefly, and many people worked to refine its design. In 1863, pedals were added. A few years later, a new, lighter bike was developed that used a very large front wheel and a small rear wheel. Called the "Ariel," it became popular but was quite accident-prone. Over the next decade, "safety" bicycles were produced, incorporating welcome improvements such as air-filled rubber tires, brakes, and gears. By 1899, about a million bicycles were in use. a. Sequential b. Problem and solution
Sequential
400
Which phrase has a more positive connotation a. a demure person b. a timid person
a demure person
500
Synonym for influential a.powerful b.strong c.inferior
Powerful
500
Page is to book as tree is to a.bark b.paper c.leaf
Leaf
500
In the morning,_____ dripped off the waxy green leaves and formed a small puddles on the forest floor a.due b.dew c.do
Dew
500
A blacksmith makes objects such as tools, decorative items, horseshoes, and weapons from iron or steel. Before working with the metal, the blacksmith will first heat it. To do this, he or she places it in a fire or furnace, often holding it with tongs until it turns red hot. Then the metal is ready to work, and the blacksmith can hammer it flat, bend it, or twist it. As soon as the object is shaped just right, the blacksmith plunges it into a container of water. This quenches the metal, solidifying it quickly and hardening it. a. Sequential b. Problem and solution
Sequential
500
Which phrase has a more positive connotation a. snicker b. chuckle
Snicker
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