They said they could get the job done, but the contractors turned out to be 'skilled.' What is an antonym for 'skilled?'
What is 'inept?'
100
Which of the following would be called an 'expanse?'
a) a flower garden
b) a drought
c) the surface of the ocean
d) a skyscraper
c) surface of the ocean
100
The little leaguers' trip to the Baseball Hall of Fame was pure ____.
a) exhaust
b) ecstasy
c) expanse
d) expedition
b) ecstasy
100
I 'interpreted' the gesture as threatening, and quickly walked away. 'Interpreted' means ____
a) mimicked
b) confused
c) forgot
d) understood
d) understood
200
It didn't take long for her to 'recover' her bracelet. What is a synonym for 'recover?'
What is 'retrieve?'
200
Sitting at the dining room table, we were a 'free' audience for Raul's new comedy routine. What is an antonym for 'free?'
What is 'captive?'
200
The famous cellist was ___ by three lesser-known musicians.
a) accompanied
b) supplemented
c) followed
d) recorded
a) accompanied
200
The ____ embarked on its journey.
a) ecstasy
b) stampede
c) expedition
d) skirmish
c) expedition
200
I want to train my puppy to ____ thing I throw.
a) eat
b) chew
c) retrieve
d) discard
c) retrieve
300
Our dog will growl at anyone who invades his 'terrain.' What is a synonym for 'terrain?'
What is 'territory?'
300
Yancy taught us an 'useless' lesson on money. What is an antonym for 'useless?'
What is 'invaluable?'
300
This phonics book is a(n) ____ to our other reading program.
a) dictionary
b) interpretation
c) expedition
d) supplement
d) supplement
300
An 'inept' remark is one that is ____
a) immediately expressed.
b) eloquently expressed.
c) awkwardly expressed.
d) honestly expressed.
c) awkwardly expressed.
300
A 'territory' of the United States is a(n) ____
a) place through which the Mississippi River flows.
b) historical landmark in the United States.
c) land area under the control of the United States government.
d) original one of the thirteen United States colonies.
c) land area under the control of the United States government.
400
The brothers got into a little 'fight' but they made up quickly. What is a synonym for 'fight?'
What is 'skirmish?'
400
I am not sure how to 'obscure' that strange dream. What is an antonym for 'obscure?'
What is 'interpret?'
400
The ____ continued to think of ways to escape the prison.
a) expeditions
b) scavengers
c) captives
d) magicians
c) captives
400
If you 'accompany' someone to the theater, you ____
a) bring someone home from the theatre.
b) deliver someone to the theatre.
c) go with someone to the theater.
d) invite someone to the theater.
c) go with someone to the theater.
400
Ms. Bastes 'interpreted' the speech for the audience. 'Interpreted' means ____
a) gave the speech in another language.
b) read the speech word for word.
c) presented a summary of the speech.
d) handed out copies of the speech.
a) gave the speech in another language.
500
The remote control is in a 'handy' spot. What is a synonym for 'handy?'
What is 'convenient?'
500
I think it would be 'unfavorable' to resolve the issue before morning. What is an antonym for 'unfavorable?'
What is 'beneficial?'
500
Some people might say that a dishwasher is not only a ____ , but a necessity.
a) disaster
b) washing machine
c) convenience
d) waste
c) convenience
500
I always 'supplement' my lunch with a piece of fruit. 'Supplement' means ____
a) to replace.
b) to add to.
c) to pack.
d) to dispose of.
b) to add to.
500
During our two-week camping trip, we lived without modern 'conveniences.' 'Conveniences' are
a) hopes and dreams.
b) electronics.
c) complex necessities.
d) things that make life easier.