Differences 1
Which is less polite? a) speaking b) bragging
bragging
Which is slower? a) nibbling something b) gobbling something
nibbling something
Which phrase has a more positive connotation? a) having a feast b) having a meal
having a feast
Anne's new camera fell down the steep hill before she could catch it.
Now, revise the sentence to show that the camera fell a long way very quickly.
a) dipped
b) descended
c) plunged
plunged
1) The first stop on our trip was San Francisco.
2) After spending several days there, we went to Los Angeles.
3) We took a trip to California during our school vacation.
1) We took a trip to California during our school vacation.
2) The first stop on our trip was San Francisco.
3) After spending several days there, we went to Los Angeles.
Which is better? a) something pleasant b) something delightful
something delightful
What is the difference between something probable and something possible? a) something possible is going to happen b) something probable is more likely to happen
something probable is more likely to happen
Which phrase has a more negative connotation? a) surprise someone b) startle someone
startle someone
The frog stuck its tongue out, caught a fly, and ate it.
Now, revise the sentence to show that the frog ate it in one piece.
a) munched on
b) nibbled on
c) swallowed
swallowed
1) This year, our neighborhood is having our block party in May.
2) After those end, we'll have lunch at the big picnic tables in the street.
3) As usual, the block party will start with games and contests for the children.
1) This year, our neighborhood is having our block party in May.
2) As usual, the block party will start with games and contests for the children.
3) After those end, we'll have lunch at the big picnic tables in the street.
Which is easier to fix? a) something that's damaged b) something that's destroyed
something that's damaged
What is the difference between scrubbing something and wiping something? a) wiping something is harsher b) scrubbing something is more forceful
scrubbing something is more forceful
Which phrase has a more negative connotation? a) disagree about something b) argue about something
argue about something
When they heard the game was starting, the students moved into the gym.
Now, revise the sentence to show that the students moved as a large group.
a) drifted
b) crowded
c) wandered
crowded
1) The first place they visited during their vacation was Italy.
2) The second place they traveled to was the South of France.
3) Shane traveled to Europe with his family last summer.
1) Shane traveled to Europe with his family last summer.
2) The first place they visited during their vacation was Italy.
3) The second place they traveled to was the South of France.
Which is worse? a) being mean b) being vicious
being vicious
Which word means looking for something in particular? a) exploring b) searching
searching
Which phrase has a more negative connotation? a) a reason b) an excuse
an excuse
Vivian saw a door in the stone wall, almost hidden by ivy.
Now, revise the sentence to show that Vivian saw the door all of a sudden.
a) examined
b) watched
c) noticed
noticed
1) The first of the cubs was born in 2013.
2) Two years later, another cub, named Ben Ben, was born.
3) The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is home to two panda cubs.
1) The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. is home to two panda cubs.
2) The first of the cubs was born in 2013.
3) Two years later, another cub, named Ben Ben, was born.
Which shows certainty? a) suspecting something b) knowing something
knowing something
Which has a higher volume? a) a deafening sound b) a loud sound
a deafening sound
Which phrase has a more positive connotation? a) snooping for something b) searching for something
snooping for something
Diana said that they had to view the sunset from the mountaintop.
Now, revise the sentence to show that Diana said it firmly.
a) explained
b) agreed
c) insisted
insisted
1) The rain turned to snow by bedtime.
2) The day started with cold, rainy weather.
3) By noon, it was much colder outside.
1) The day started with cold, rainy weather.
2) By noon, it was much colder outside.
3) The rain turned to snow by bedtime.