Synonyms/Antonyms
What is the antonym of quiet?
Answer: loud / noisy
Emma rushed inside, took off her wet shoes, and grabbed a towel.
What can you infer happened outside?
Answer: It was raining / she got wet.
The puppy was exhausted after running all day, so he fell asleep fast.
What does exhausted mean?
very tired
What category does a fork belong to?
Answer: utensils / kitchen tools
What category do fork and spoon belong to, and how are they different?
Answer: They belong to utensils; a fork has prongs and is used for stabbing food, while a spoon is round and used for scooping.
What is the antonym of begin?
Answer: end / finish
Ben studied the menu carefully and asked the waiter if the dish had peanuts.
What can you infer about Ben?
Answer: He may have a food allergy.
The math test was challenging, but I did my best.
What does challenging mean?
hard/difficult
Name two descriptors for an apple.
Answer: round, red/green, crunchy, sweet
What category do bus and train belong to, and how are they the same?
Answer: Transportation; both carry many people from place to place.
What is the antonym of ancient?
Answer: modern / new
The classroom was very quiet, and students were staring at their papers.
What can you infer is happening?
Answer: They are taking a test.
The desert is arid, with very little rain.
What does arid mean?
dry
What is the function of a jacket?
Answer: to keep you warm
What is the function of a thermometer, and where would you use it?
Answer: It measures temperature; at home, school, or a doctor’s office.
What is a synonym for assist?
Answer: help / support
Liam kept checking the clock and tapping his foot while waiting.
What can you infer about how Liam feels?
Answer: He is nervous / impatient / excited.
She glanced at the clock and hurried to class.
What does glanced mean?
look quickly
Name two descriptors for a snowman.
Answer: cold, white, round
Describe a penguin using three specific descriptors.
Answer: Black and white, cold-weather animal, waddles when it walks.
What is the antonym of generous?
Answer: selfish / stingy
The teacher handed back the papers, and Noah quickly hid his under his desk.
What can you infer?
Answer: He may have done poorly or feels embarrassed about his grade.
The glass is fragile, so be careful not to drop it.
What does fragile mean?
easily broken
What is the function of a clock?
Answer: to tell time
Explain how a backpack and a suitcase are related and how they are different.
Answer: Both carry items; backpacks are worn on the back and suitcases are rolled or carried.