Synonym(s)/Antonym(s)
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Which synonyms for "glimpse" would best fit in this sentence?
I only had a few seconds to get a glimpse of the rare bird before it flew away.
A) Stare
B) Glance
C) Sniff
D) Peek
B. GLANCE
D. PEEK
What context clues did you use? Why is STARE incorrect?
How does the metaphor contribute to the meaning of this song?
Lyrics: “Cause this is thriller, thriller night / And no one's gonna save you from the beast about to strike” – Michael Jackson, "Thriller" (1982)
A) The metaphor makes fear feel like a real monster, enhancing the spooky theme.
B) The metaphor is about actual monsters attacking people.
C) The metaphor is just a fun way to describe dancing.
D) It compares Halloween to real-life crime.
A) The metaphor makes fear feel like a real monster, enhancing the spooky theme.
QUESTION:
Which of the following is the best definition of the word audible based on the dictionary entry and sentence?
SENTENCE:
The teacher's voice was barely audible over the noise of the students talking.
DICTIONARY ENTRY:
audible (adjective)
Definition:
1. Being heard
2. Loud enough
Language of Origin: Latin, from "audibilis" (from "audire" meaning "to hear")
2. Loud enough
The students were elated when they found out they had passed the test with flying colors. Their faces lit up, and they couldn’t stop smiling.
What does the word "elated" mean in this context?
Since the workers were not happy with their wages, they decided to join the union to fight for their rights.
Given the morpheme "uni," meaning "one" or "together," what is the best meaning of the word "union"?
A) A contract between workers and employers
B) A leader who makes decisions for a group
C) A group of like-minded people who work toward a common goal
D) A disagreement between workers
C) A group of like-minded people who work toward a common goal
If generous means the same as kind-hearted, how could you use it in a sentence?
A) He was too generous to keep all the money for himself.
B) The mountain was generous and difficult to climb.
C) She was feeling generous after she lost the game.
D) He was generous because he refused to share his snacks.
A) He was too generous to keep all the money for himself.
What is the impact of repetition in the following song?
Lyrics: “Bye bye bye / Ain't no lie / Baby, bye bye bye” – NSYNC, "Bye Bye Bye" (2000)
A) There is no repetition in this lyric.
B) It makes the word “bye” seem alive.
C) It emphasizes how final the breakup is
D) It is used to describe someone waving their hand dramatically.
C) It emphasizes how final the breakup is
Context Sentence:
She wanted to emulate her older sister's success in the science fair.
Question:
Emulate comes from the Latin word that means--
Dictionary Entry:
emulate (verb)
Definition: To strive to equal or surpass, especially by imitation.
Language of Origin: Latin, from "aemulari" (meaning "to rival")
"to rival"
The chef’s meticulous attention to detail ensured that every dish was perfectly plated. She spent hours arranging each plate with precision and care.
What is the meaning of the word "meticulous" in this context?
Precise
The researchers conducted a preliminary study to gather initial data before the full experiment. Given the morpheme "pre," meaning "before," what is the best meaning of the word "preliminary"?
A) A final, detailed report
B) An initial or introductory step
C) A comprehensive analysis
D) A lengthy and detailed examination
B) An initial or introductory step
Which word would replace reluctant in the following sentence?
Despite his friends' encouragement, Jake was reluctant to try the roller coaster.
A) Willing
B) Excited
C) Hesitant
D) Bold
C) Hesitant
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What is the author’s purpose for using this figurative language?
Lyrics: “You are the sun / You are the rain” – Lionel Richie, "You Are" (1983)
A) To show how the person brings happiness and growth.
B) To describe the literal weather.
C) To compare love to unpredictable storms.
D) To say the person is hot like the sun.
A) To show how the person brings happiness and growth.
Context Sentence:
The benevolent woman donated large sums of money to various charities every year.
Question:
Which language does benevolent come from?
Dictionary Entry:
benevolent (adjective)
Definition: Well-meaning and kindly.
Language of Origin: Latin, from "benevolentia" (meaning "goodness" or "kindness")
Latin
The car’s exhaust was so loud that it startled the pedestrians walking on the street. The noise was deafening and echoed through the quiet town.
Which context clues help the reader determine the meaning of DEAFENING?
1. loud
2. echoed through the quiet town
3. startled the pedestrians
The scientist used a microscope to examine the tiny cells in the sample.
Given the morpheme "micro," meaning "small," what is the best meaning of the word "microscope"?
A) A tool used to measure large objects
B) A tool used to make objects appear small
C) A tool used to examine objects not visible to the eye
D) A tool used to create objects
C) A tool used to examine objects not visible to the eye
Which word would create the opposite meaning?
The new mattress was much softer and less RIGID than the old one.
A) Flexible
B) Firm
C) Hard
D) Stiff
A) Flexible
Why does the artist describe love as "a battlefield" instead of just "hard"?
Lyrics: “Love is a battlefield” – Pat Benatar, "Love Is a Battlefield" (1983)
A) To say love always ends in violence.
B) Because the song is literally about a military fight.
C) To describe love as peaceful.
D) To compare relationships to a war, showing struggle and conflict.
D) To compare relationships to a war, showing struggle and conflict.
Dictionary Entry:
gregarious (adjective)
Definition: (1) Sociable; (2) fond of company; (3) living in groups.
Language of Origin: Latin, from "gregarius" (meaning "belonging to a flock")
Context Sentence:
Jason was gregarious and loved hosting large gatherings at his house.
Question:
Which definition of gregarious best fits the sentence above?
A) Shy and reserved.
B) Preferring to be alone.
C) Friendly and social.
D) Avoiding contact with others.
C) Friendly and social.
She looked at the old painting with nostalgia. It reminded her of childhood summers spent at her grandmother's house, filled with warmth and laughter.
Which clues help the reader determine the meaning of the word NOSTALGIA?
1. old painting
2. reminded her of childhood summers
The teacher asked the students to write an autobiography about their life. Given the morpheme "auto," meaning "self," what is the best meaning of the word "autobiography"?
A) A story written by a person about their own life
B) A story written about a person's life by someone else
C) A story written by someone else about the person
D) A history of a person's family
A) A story written by a person about their own life
How would the meaning of this sentence change if you replaced frigid with its synonym chilly?
The wind was so frigid that I could feel the cold deep in my bones.
A) The word "chilly" makes the sentence more formal and scientific.
B) The sentence would have the same meaning, but "chilly" is a less intense word.
C) The sentence would lose its meaning because "chilly" is an antonym of "frigid."
D) The sentence would become more dramatic because "chilly" is stronger than "frigid."
B) The sentence would have the same meaning, but "chilly" is a less intense word.
Compare the effect of hyperbole versus personification in a text (song).
Lyrics: “I would walk 500 miles / And I would walk 500 more” – The Proclaimers, "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)"
A) The hyperbole is unnecessary and weakens the message.
B) The hyperbole is literal, while personification would make it unrealistic.
C) The hyperbole makes the song sound sadder, while personification would add humor.
D) The hyperbole exaggerates devotion, while personification would make the journey seem alive.
D) The hyperbole exaggerates devotion, while personification would make the journey seem alive.
quixotic (adjective)
Definition: Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.
Language of Origin: Derived from the character Don Quixote in Cervantes' novel.
Context Sentence:
His quixotic dreams of saving the world were noble but far from achievable.
Question:
Which definition of quixotic best fits in the context of the sentence?
A) Practical and logical.
B) Noble but impractical.
C) Realistic and achievable.
D) Harsh and cynical.
B) Noble but impractical.
The children felt apprehensive before their first day at the new school. They were unsure of what to expect and worried about making new friends.
What does the word "apprehensive" mean in this context? ALSO, what clues help you determine the meaning of apprehensive?
Part 1: nervous
Part 2: unsure, worried, first day of school
The television station broadcasted the breaking news to millions of viewers. Given the morpheme "tele," meaning "far" or "distant," what is the best meaning of the word "television"?
A) A device used to communicate with others in person
B) A device that allows people to see and hear events from a distance
C) A device that transmits sound over long distances
D) A device that records events
B) A device that allows people to see and hear events from a distance