Synonyms and Antonyms
What are 2 synonyms for BIG?
colossal, enormous, gigantic, huge, immense, large
Susie could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen.
What does AROMA mean? a) scent b) sound c) stink
a) scent
If the guide words on the dictionary page were "snicker - snuggle," what word would be on the page?
a. soccer
b. snowflake
c. social
b. snowflake
In the word REDO, what does RE mean?
again
Which word is misused in this sentence and what should it be instead?
"Wear is their friend?"
Wear -> where
Hurry/rush
Demolish/destroy
Mark/label
All of these word pairing are examples of...
synonyms
The substitute teacher felt EXASPERATED because she could not get the students to stop talking and listen.
What does EXASPERATED mean? a) lonely b) frustrated c) depressed
Which of the following words would be found on the same page as the guide words Pitchfork - Plain?
plaid
pinball
pain
plaid
Share a word that has the same root word as likely
Potential options: dislike, unlikely
Which word is misused in this sentence and what should it be instead?
"Anthony has too sisters and you have one."
too -> two
The steep, slippery mountainside was a treacherous place for climbers.
Which word is an antonym of treacherous?
A. dangerous
B. hazardous
C. risky
D. safe
D. safe
The artist had used VIVID colors in the painting, which made it stand out in the otherwise drab room.
What does VIVID mean? a) dull b) tinted c) bright
c) bright
Which of the following words would be found on the same page as the guide words pit - place?
pizza
pirate
pixie
pitch
pizza, pixie, pitch
What does the prefix un- mean in the following words: unknown and uncontrollable
Not
It's not _____ to treat others with disrespect.
fair OR fare
fair
Which two pairs of words are antonyms? smart/intelligent
brilliant/dull
little/small
loud/noisy
brilliant/dull
Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe.
What does REASSURED mean? a) comforted b) reminded c) forced
a) comforted
Which guide words would most likely appear on the same page as "scissors"
a. sanitary - satellite
b. scene-scope
c. shaky-shape
b. scene-scope
Identify the Suffix: unimaginable
-able (capable of being, worthy)
Which word is misused in this sentence and what should it be instead?
"Your going to see where my grandma lives."
Your -> You're
David's apology to John was genuine. I could tell he meant every word of what he said.
What is a synonym for genuine?
Real, sincere, honest, truthful
The full moon ILLUMINATED the sky so much that we did not need our flashlights.
What would be a synonym for ILLUMINATED? a) lit b) darkened c) filled
a) lit
If the guide words on the dictionary page were "atomic-attract" what word would be on the page?
a. attitude
b. attractive
c. attribute
a. attitude
Which word uses -y in the same way as in stretchy?
A. Birthday
B. Daily
C. Stinky
D. Happy
C. Stinky
We have spring _____ at the beginning of April
brake or break
break