Definitions
Antonyms & Synonyms
Analogies & Allusions
Figurative Language
Take a chance!
100
to reach the highest point of development
Which word does this define?
A. conscientious
B. onslaught
C. culminate
D. subside
C. culminate
100
Which is an antonym for “hindrance”?
A. grapple
B. articulate
C. hurdle
D. advantage
D. advantage
100
celebration : jubilee :: _______ : _______
A. audacious : certainty
B. vague : idea
C. university : college
D. video : audio
C. university : college
100
Elsie was in charge of dusting the furniture. Nick put the toys away in the oversized toy chest. The vacuum hummed softly as Jenna pushed it through the living room. Everyone in the family had a job.
What is emphasized with the personification in this excerpt?
A. the cleanliness of the furniture.
B. the size of the toy chest
C. the sound of the vacuum
D. the cooperation of the family
C. the sound of the vacuum
The vacuum is being given human characteristics - humming.
100
You will need to do more than simply complete your homework in order to succeed. You need to pay attention in class, complete all of the activities, and ask questions when you are confused.
What is the tone of this excerpt?
A. authoritative
B. optimistic
C. sarcastic
D. humorous
A. authoritative
200
easily persuaded to believe something
Which word does this define?
A. gullible
B. perspective
C. trepidation
D. disposition
A. gullible
200
Which is a synonym for “absurd”?
A. deface
B. preposterous
C. succumb
D. pithy
B. preposterous
200
fullness : void :: _______ : _______
A. shack : cave
B. piano : organ
C. large : miniscule
D. crowd : mob
C. large : miniscule
200
Carrie sat patiently in the waiting room. She couldn’t understand what was taking so long. “This place is a refrigerator,” she thought as she pulled on her sweater. “I just want to see the doctor.”
What is emphasized with the metaphor in this excerpt?
A. the crowdedness of the waiting room.
B. how long Carrie has to wait for her appointment
C. how cold it is in the waiting room
C. how cold it is in the waiting room
“This place is a refrigerator”emphasizes how cold it is in the waiting room.
200
During the baseball game, Erik caught the ball, and he hit a homerun!
A. simple sentence B. compound sentence C. complex sentence
B. compound sentence
300
Which word means “tiresome or monotonous”?
A. decipher
B. pivotal
C. desist
D. tedious
D. tedious
300
Which is a synonym for a “building”?
A. stance
B. subside
C. citadel
D. hallway
C. citadel
300
playwright : drama :: _______ : _______
A. reporter : lawsuit
B. student : sports
C. father : job
D. poet : poem
D. poet : poem
300
“I think I know the answer!” yelled Donna.
“Well?” asked Mrs. Swearz.
“I believe it is London, England” said Donna. “Spectacular answer,” said Mrs. Swearz.
Which word can be substituted with “spectacular” to create a negative connotation instead of a positive one?
A. ludicrous
B. superb
C. phenomenal
D. remarkable
A. ludicrous
300
“Is Ben coming over to your house tonight?” asked Kim. “Yes,” replied Suzie. “How do you feel about that?” asked Kim. “He’s atrocious. How do you think I feel?” asked Suzie.
Which word could be substituted for “atrocious” to change the tone?
A. heinous
B. villainous
C. diabolical
D. magnificent
D. magnificent
400
Which word means “begin or introduce”
A. desolate
B. barter
C. inaugurate
D. swelter
C. inaugurate
400
Which is an antonym for “indifferent”?
A. enigma
B. plunder
C. biased
D. endeavor
C. biased
400
(1) Everyone was excited about the new student, Thomas. (2) The boys were impressed with his athleticism. (3) The girls fought over who would sit next to him during lunch. (4) I guess he is a Romeo. (5) Hopefully, he will be able to handle Mr. Greene’s Algebra I class.
Which sentence contains an allusion?
A. Sentence 1
B. Sentence 2
C. Sentence 4
D. Sentence 5
C. Sentence 4 (Romeo)
“I guess he is a Romeo.” This is a literary allusion to Romeo from Romeo and Juliet. A “Romeo” is a boy that is popular with girls.
400
“How do the employees feel about the new health plan?” ask Jen.
“Catherine thinks it is magnificent,” said Mrs. Thomas.“How about Sam?” inquired Jen.
“He seems disgruntled,” replied Mrs. Thomas. “What about Myra?” asked Jen.
“She said it’s sensational,” answered Mrs. Thomas.
Which word from this excerpt has negative connotation?
A. magnificent
B. inquired
C. disgruntled
D. sensational
C. disgruntled
400
Make up a simple sentence in active voice about Knott's Berry Farm.
Answers will vary.
500
What does “plausible” mean?
A. unlikely
B. reasonable
C. plastic
D. unfortunate
B. reasonable
500
What in an antonym for “awry”?
A. wrong
B. amiss
C. sad
D. correct
D. correct
500
What does it mean to “open up Pandora’s box”?
A. to receive a luxurious gift
B. to stir up trouble
C. to take without permission
D. to cause others to commit a felony
B. to stir up trouble
According to the Greeks, Pandora opened a box containing death and many other evils which were then released into the world.
500
The cache includes scores of emails to and from members of the board. Apparently, people are pretty agitated about this issue.
Which is the BEST example of a technical word?
A. cache
B. scores
C. agitated D. issue
A. cache
500
“Did you watch the movie I recommended?” asked Rick.
“It had a profound effect on me,” replied Angie.
The use of the word “profound” indicates that ____
A. Angie didn’t like the movie.
B. Angie forgot to watch the movie.
C. Angie thought the movie was powerful.
D. Angie wasn’t sure how she felt about the movie.
C. Angie thought the movie was powerful.