synonym/antonym 1
After looking at the weather forecast, the students knew it was inevitable they would get soaked while they waited for the bus.
a) synonym: certain/ will happen
b) antonym: avoidable
synonym: beginner
antonym: expert
Liam dragged his backpack behind him as he trudged up the stairs.
Where did he come from?
school
George shivered and his teeth chattered as he walked downstairs to make pancakes.
What time of day is it?
morning
The mother held and rocked the infant as she cried.
synonym: baby
antonym: adult
During the drought we were urged to conserve water so we didn't waste it and run out.
synonym: save
antonym: waste, spend, use
Liam dragged his backpack behind him as he trudged up the stairs.
Where could he be going?
his room
George shivered and his teeth chattered as he walked downstairs to make pancakes.
Where is he going?
to the kitchen
a) nonstop
b) intermittent, infrequent
While she was away at summer camp, Jamie's parent's made drastic changes to the kitchen and she did not recognize the room when she came back home.
synonym: intense, extreme
antonym: minor, a few, casual
Fiona could not sleep, no matter how hard she tried. Her house was decorated with green and red, and she couldn't wait to open presents in the morning.
What time of day is it?
Anthony put on his rain jacket and headed out the door. His coach told him he would have to work hard if he wanted to make the varsity team. He grabbed his car keys and headed to the field. When he got there, John and Mike were waiting with a ball in hand.
What is the weather like?
rainy
To be eligible for the NFL draft, players must have been out of high school for at least three years.
synonym: to qualify
antonym: incapable, unfit
Jake slammed on the brakes as the car in front of him abruptly stopped without warning.
synonym: quickly
antonym: slowly
Fiona could not sleep, no matter how hard she tried. Her house was decorated with green and red, and she couldn't wait to open presents in the morning.
How does she feel?
excited
Anthony put on his rain jacket and cleats. His coach told him he would have to work hard if he wanted to make the varsity team. He grabbed his car keys and headed to the field. When he got there, John and Mike were waiting with a ball in hand.
What sport might Anthony play?
soccer or football
The girl wanted to surprise her mother, so she concealed her present beneath her coat as she walked into the house.
synonym: hid
antonym: displayed, showed
Peter was reluctant to let Dan borrow his favorite game. Dan had a habit of not returning things to people.
synonym: wary, unsure, slow
antonym: quick
Fiona could not sleep, no matter how hard she tried. Her house was decorated with green and red, and she couldn't wait to open presents in the morning.
Why could she not sleep?
Tomorrow was Christmas
Anthony put on his rain jacket and headed out the door. His coach told him he would have to work hard if he wanted to make the varsity team. He grabbed his car keys and headed to the field. When he got there, John and Mike were waiting with a ball in hand.
Give an estimate... How old do you think Anthony is?
A teenager. He can drive