Antonyms/Synonyms
Prefixes
Suffixes
Homophones
Context Clues
100

The word "Antonym" means _____ and the "Synonym" means _____.

Opposite and Same

100

A prefix is an affix attached to the _______ of a word to form a new word. It changes the meaning of the word.

a) beginning  b) middle  c) end

a) beginning

100

A suffix is an affix attached to the ____ of a word to form a new word. It changes the meaning of the word.

a) beginning   b) middle   c)end

c) end

100
Erick's mom is having a birthday party this weekend. He wants to do something special for her. Erick knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing? How do you know?
Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom. Key words: mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. and he looked at the map.
100

The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and head to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier. Where am I? a) train station b) grocery store c) doctor's office d) cafeteria

grocery store

200

The boy climbed up the ladder and slid down on his stomach.  What are the antonyms in this sentence?

Up and Down

200

My teacher said I have to write my paper again because she could not read my handwriting. What prefix can be added to the word 'write' to mean "write it again"?

re-

200
If I keep eating junk food, I could infer that ...
I will not be very healthy. I will get sick. I will get cavities on my teeth. I will become overweight.
200
"Kenneth!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please help me with my groceries. Kenneth!" mom called out. Still there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think Kenneth was not answering to his mom? Why do you think so?
Kenneth accidentally broke a window while he was outside playing baseball. He's not answering because he doesn't want to get into trouble.
200
The front desk informed me that I am next. I took my purse and went inside the room. I told the man wearing a white coat that I've been coughing for 3 days now. Where am I? a) dentist b) doctor's office c) park d) home
b) doctor's office
300

When Mike came inside, his shoes were dirty from splashing in the mud puddles. What is a synonym for dirty that would fit in this sentence?

Filthy

300
I come in pairs and am known to stink to high heavens at times. I can be laced and tied, or I can hang loose as a goose. I will help you chase your dreams or run for your life. What am I?
A pair of shoes.
300
If I saw on television that there is a storm coming, I could infer that ...
I might need to bring an umbrella tomorrow. I should wear my rainboots tomorrow. It will be cold, windy, and rainy.
300
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why were the plants drooping? How do you know?
She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.
300
My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!" Where am I? a) school b) bus stop c) train station d) airport
d) airport. key words: waiting in line, tickets, flight
400

I lost the interesting game. What are antonyms for 'lost' and 'interesting'?

Won and Boring

400
I am big and gray. I use mud to cool me down. I have a trunk but don't travel much. I knock down trees and I cannot reach the branches. What am I?
Elephant
400
If I went to sleep late at night, I could infer that...
I will be very tired and sleepy the next day. I will accidentally oversleep and be late to school.
400
I pressed the button and after a few seconds the door opened. I stepped inside and pressed a button with the number 10 on it. The door closed. Then, I felt the floor was moving up. Where am I?
elevator
400
Splat! Splat! Splat! Everybody outside was using an umbrella. Though I don't like rain, I sill love the flowers it brings. I'm excited to pick the flowers once the rain stops. When is this? a) daytime/ spring b) daytime/ fall c) nighttime/ spring d) nighttime/ fall
a) daytime/ spring
500

We visited a very old city on our trip to Italy. What is a synonym for 'old'?

Ancient

500
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
The statue of Liberty.
500
If I see a dog barking, I could infer that...
It sees a cat and wants to chase it. It sees a stranger and is warning them to stay away. It is excited to see me. It is asking for food or to go outside to play.
500
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making? Why do you think so?
Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.
500
Crunch! Crunch! Crunch! As I walk the street I was so amazed with what I am seeing -- yellow, orange, red, and brown. I've never seen colorful leaves on the ground before. When is this? a) spring b) fall c) summer d) winter
Fall
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