Homographs
Did you _____ the Olympics this summer on TV?
Jonathan looked at his _____ on his wrist and saw that he was late for work.
a. watch
b. see
c. clock
a. watch
Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word:
the hard counter
a. firm
b. solid
c. soft
d. rough
c. soft
Choose the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word:
he likes playing outside
a. enjoys
b. hates
c. calls
d. dislikes
a. enjoys
Choose the word that has the prefix and only the prefix underlined:
a. restart
b. unexcited
c. careful
d. player
b. unexcited
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
a. chubby
b. thin
c. black and white
a. chubby
My mom cleaned out the ______ after she peeled potatoes.
In 1912, no one thought the Titanic could _____.
a. float
b. sink
c. bowl
b. sink
Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word:
1. was sad
a. angry
b. careful
c. excited
d. unhappy
d. unhappy
Choose the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word:
to give a piece of candy
a. help
b. offer
c. take
d. send
b. offer
Choose the word that has the prefix and only the prefix underlined:
a. misunderstood
b. prepared
c. careless
d. preheat
d. preheat
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
a. love
b. hate
c. perform
b. hate
What did you ____ when you said you were leaving?
The bully is always really ______ to other kids.
a. nice
b. say
c. mean
c. mean
Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word.
to give away
a. help
b. offer
c. take
d. send
c. take
Choose the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word:
save the money
a. give
b. keep
c. make
d. take
b. keep
Choose the word that has the suffix and only the suffix underlined:
a. misunderstood
b. prepared
c. careless
d. preheat
c. careless
Mary sneered at the ugly sweater. “Wow,” she said. “That is just hideous.”
Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
a. expensive
b. cheap
c. ugly
c. ugly
Directions: Choose the word that fits BOTH sentences.
1. When you get a new puppy, you should _____ them to sit.
Sam had to choose if she would travel by plane, _____, or car.
a. boat
b. teach
c. train
c. train
Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word:
he likes playing outside
a. enjoys
b. hates
c. calls
d. dislikes
b. hates
Choose the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word:
the old woman
a. elderly
b. tired
c. aged
d. young
a. elderly
Choose the word that has the prefix and only the prefix underlined:
a. unhappy
b. prepared
c. nervously
d. disappointed
a. unhappy
Regular exercise is beneficial to your body, but too much exercise is not good for you.
Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
a. helpful
b. harmful
c. pleasant
a. helpful
I like to eat a dinner ____ with my Thanksgiving meal.
The dog did not know how to ____ over.
a. roll
b. climb
c. bread
a. roll
Choose the word that means the opposite of the underlined word:
it was cold
a. frigid
b. icy
c. warm
d. windy
c. warm
Choose the word that means the same or about the same as the underlined word:
sit in the chair
a. desk
b. seat
c. floor
d. line
b. seat
Choose the word that has the suffix and only the suffix underlined:
a. unhappy
b. prepared
c. nervously
d. disappointed
c. nervously
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes were saturated and completely soaking wet.
Choose the correct definition of the underlined word.
a. very wet
b. ruined
c. cold
a. very wet