Synonyms
Nanci is a very kind person. Replace kind with a synonym so that the sentence will have the same meaning.
nice, friendly, caring...
The children's clothes are always spotless. Replace spotless with an antonym so that the sentence will have the opposite meaning.
dirty, flawed, stained, imperfect...
Tell me what the word fan means in each sentence:
1. The fan cooled the room quickly.
2. I am a huge Astros' fan.
3. It was hot, so Dan began to fan himself.
1. a device that moves air and cools a space.
2. a person who roots for, or cheers for, a specific team.
3. The action of causing air to blow upon someone or something.
Let's talk about a bed.
a. What does a bed look like?
b. When do you use a bed?
c. Where do you find a bed?
d. Why do you use a bed?
a. They come in different sizes (King, Queen, Twin...) and are usually rectangular shaped. They are covered with soft sheets, fluffy blankets and pillows.
b. You use a bed to sleep.
c. You find a bed in a bedroom, a hotel room...
d. Beds are soft and comfortable places to rest.
Spelling tests are a piece of cake for Jimmy. What does the phrase "piece of cake," really mean?
easy
You may not believe it, but the diamond in that ring is genuine. Replace genuine with a synonym so that the sentence will have the same meaning.
real, authentic, legitimate...
The math problem is difficult for me. Replace difficult with an antonym so the sentence will have the opposite meaning.
easy, effortless, simple, nice, friendly...
Tell me what the word check means in each sentence:
1. Check your answers before you turn them in.
2. Dad wrote a check for my new bicycle.
2. Will you check to see if there is any mail?
1. Look over; proofread
2. A slip of paper showing the amount of money owed for a purchase.
3. The act of looking into, investigating...
Let's talk about a pencil.
a. What does a pencil look like?
b. Who uses a pencil?
c. Where can you find a pencil?
d. Why do you use a pencil?
a. long, thin, wooden, typically yellow (but can be different colors), a pink eraser at the top, a point and a gray tip at the bottom.
b. Students, teachers, artists, authors...
c. A school, an office-supply store, art store, art room, Target...
d. To write and erase.
Nathan wanted to stay up to finish his book, but he was tired and decided to "hit the hay."
What does the phrase "hit the hay," really mean?
go to bed.
It is very overcast today. Replace overcast with a synonym so that the sentence will have the same meaning.
cloudy, dreary, hazy...
You may not believe it, but the diamond in that ring is genuine. Replace genuine with an antonym so the sentence will have the opposite meaning.
Tell me what the word rock means in each sentence:
1. Emmett loves to rock his baby sister to sleep.
2. There is a big rock in our flower garden.
3. Everyone depends on Grandpa; he is the rock of our family.
1. the action of slowly and gently moving back and forth.
2. A stone
3. firm foundation; support
Let's talk about a tree.
a. What does a tree look like?
b. What do you use a tree for?
c. Where do you see trees?
D. Why do we need trees?
a. trunk, roots, branches, leaves...
b. shade, climbing, shelter, paper, building...
c. Forest, playground, park, outside...
d. shade, paper, building materials, they provide shelter for many animals, some provide fruit...
Mom suggested that I go the extra mile and do a report for extra credit to improve my grade.
What does the phrase, "go the extra mile" really mean?
Do more than is expected.
Mom knows how to repair the car. Replace repair with a synonym so that the sentence will have the same meaning.
fix, improve, reconstruct, adjust, rehabilitate...
Mr. Tanner gave us a brief explanation of tonight's assignment. Replace brief with an antonym so that the sentence will have the opposite meaning.
big, lengthy, long, immense...
1. sharp, metal objects used with a hammer, to hold two board together.
2. a part of your fingers and toes; people often put colorful polish on this part of their fingers.
3. The act of fastening two things together with a hammer and nail.
Let's talk about a bicycle.
a. What does a bicycle look like?
b. What does a bicycle do?
c. Where can you buy a bicycle?
d. Why do you use a bicycle?
a. metal frame, two wheels, handlebars, pedals, colorful...
b. pedals, rides, takes you places, races...
c. Academy, Target...
d. To race, to get exercise, to go from one place to the next, for fun...
Winning the football game is a long shot, but we are still hopeful.
What does the phrase "long shot," really mean?
a challenge; a difficult task
The paint on the car is very glossy. Replace glossy with a synonym so that the sentence will have the same meaning.
shiny, bright, glistening, lustrous, gleaming...
Did you purchase a sweater or a jacket?
Replace purchase with an antonym so that the sentence will have the opposite meaning.
sell
Give me three different meanings for the word "cast."
1. Something used to hold a broken bone in place until it heals.
2. Actors in a play, movie, or musical.
3. The act of throwing, hurling or flinging.
Let's talk about a window.
a. What does a window look like?
b. What does a window do?
c. Where do you see windows?
d. Why do buildings have windows?
a. Typically a square or rectangle, clear...
b. Provides natural light, lets you see out...
c. Buildings, homes, cars, boats, planes, buses..
d. To see out, to provide natural light...
I was on pins and needles as I waited for my turn to go on stage.
What does the phrase "on pins and needles" really mean?