Synonyms
A banquet is a type of...
a. flower arrangement
b. party
c. feast
c. feast
The party was full of frivolities. This means the party was full of...
a. tasty desserts
b. silly games
c. lots of guests
d. serious conversations
b. silly games
Which of the following would you harvest?
a. thoughts
b. money
c. corn
d.paintings
c. corn
Which of the following is edible?
a. napkins
b. plates
c. hamburgers
d. silverware
c. hamburgers
What is the opposite of decrease?
a. drop
b. increase
c. delay
d. slow
b. increase
The cask held 50 gallons of eggnog. Which word best describes a cask?
a. log
b. barrel
c. cup
d. pitcher
b. barrel
The tornado left the town in a desperate situation. What does desperate mean in this sentence?
a.hopeless
b. hopeful
c. exciting
d. unexpected
a.hopeless
What would you use to hew something?
a. a hammer
b. an axe
c. a butterknife
d. a pencil
b. an axe
They needed the cask to store...
a. grain
b. restaurant supplies
c. apple cider
d. meats
c. apple cider
The opposite of a hostile person is one who is...
a. unkind
b. friendly
c. funny
d. athletic
b. friendly
The assembly today is for the football team. Which of the following is a synonym for assembly?
a. a gym
b. a gathering
c. a dinner
d. a game
b. a gathering
The plane had to be very large to carry its cargo. Which of the following is a synonym for cargo?
a. passengers
b. load
c. crew
d. fuel
b. load
Which of the following would make someone feel celebrated?
a. giving them chores
b. giving them a ride home
c. asking them for help with homework
d. throwing them a surprise party
d. throwing them a surprise party
The farmer had a successful harvest this year. This means...
a. the farmer needs more land for his crops
b. the farmer was able to gather a lot of produce from his crops
c. the farmer's tractor is in good condition
d. the farmer had many employees
b. the farmer was able to gather a lot of produce from his crops
If you do not prosper at something, you...
a. like it
b. do it often
c. fail at it
d. try hard at it.
c. fail at it
The chef added edible flowers to the plate. Which of the following is a synonym for edible?
a. gross
b. vibrant
c. consumable
d. tasty
c. consumable
It took several hours to assemble the puzzle.
Which of the following is a synonym for assemble?
a. separate
b. put together
c. glue
d. design
b. put together
He was prospering in his work because...
a. he didn't get a promotion
b. he was given a raise
c. he was in training
d. he went to a work party
b. he was given a raise
Which of the following would you celebrate?
a. reading a book
b. going to class
c. music practice
d. a birthday
d. a birthday
Which of the following is the opposite of frivolous?
a. serious
b. funny
c. kind
d. smart
a. serious
The opposing team played gazed at us with a hostile look. What does hostile mean?
a. mean
b. friendly
c. inviting
d. sadly
a. mean
They made a pledge to be best friends forever. What does pledge mean?
a. promise
b. song
c. flag
d. bracelet
a. promise
Her confidence decreased when...
a. she scored a goal
b. she missed the winning shot
c. she practiced everyday
d. she was named team capitain.
b. she missed the winning shot
The cake was completely inedible because...
a. it was chocolate
b. it was burnt
c. it had sprinkles on it
d. it was an ice cream cake
b. it was burnt
Which of the following would be the opposite of feeling celebrated?
a. feeling recognized
b. feeling ignored
c. feeling excited
d. feeling nervous
b. feeling ignored