Spooky Synonyms & Antonyms
What is a synonym for "scary"?
Frightening
What candy is shaped like tiny colorful triangles?
Candy Corn
“The eerie house gave me chills. Eerie means...”
Spooky or strange
What do kids say when they go door to door for candy?
Trick or Treat!
The main idea tells us what?
What the story is mostly about
What is an antonym for "dark"?
Bright
What candy has a peanut butter center and chocolate outside?
Reese's
“The vampire emerged at dusk, or the time when the sun sets.” What does dusk mean?
Sunset or evening
What day of the year is halloween?
October 31st
If a story is called “The Lost Skeleton,” what might it be about?
A skeleton that gets lost or someone searching for it
What is a synonym for "tiny" like a mini pumpkin?
Small or Little
What candy comes in a long rope and is sometimes cherry or grape flavored?
Twizzlers
“The potion began to bubble and fizz — it was boiling.” What does boiling mean?
Very hot or bubbling
What color pumpkins are real besides orange?
White or Green
What’s a detail that supports the main idea “The haunted house was scary”?
“Doors slammed shut by themselves.”
Whats an antonym for "alive" that fits Halloween?
Dead
What candy is chewy, fruity, and comes with the slogan “Taste the Rainbow”?
Skittles
“The monster was enormous, much bigger than any human.” What does enormous mean?
Huge
What black animal is said to bring bad luck if it crosses your path?
A Black Cat
Read this: “Dracula stayed inside during the day and slept in a coffin.” What’s the main idea?
Dracula only comes out at night.
What is a synonym for "vanish" that ghosts often do?
Disappear
What candy is shaped like bears and is chewy and sweet?
Gummy Bears
“The haunted mansion was abandoned, left empty for years.” What does abandoned mean?
Empty or left behind
What creature sleeps in a coffin and avoids sunlight?
A Vampire
Why is it important to find the main idea?
It helps you understand the author’s message or purpose.