Grammar Practice

Homophones (Two words that sound the same with different meanings)

100

Give the two different meanings of the word bat

1.) Something you hit a ball with

2.) An animal

200

Give the two different meanings of the word saw

1.) To see something

2.) A tool used for cutting

300

Give the two different meanings of the word fly

1.) A type of bug

2.) A motion in the air

400

Give the two different meanings of the word check

1.) Looking at something again

2.) A form of payment

500

Give the two different meanings of the word bark

1.) The wood on a tree

2.) A noise a dog makes

Synonyms (2 words that are similar in meaning)

100

Choose the word that means the same as cry.

A.) Smile

B.) Fry

C.) Frown

D.) Sob

D.) Sob

200

Choose the word that means the same as selfish.

A.) Respectful

B.) Greedy

C.) Rude

D.) Selfless

B.) Greedy

300

Choose the word that means the same as middle.

A.) End

B.) Beginning

C.) Start

D.) Center

D.) Center

400

Choose the word that means the same as kids.

A.) Adults

B.) People

C.) Children

D.) Playful

C.) Children

500

Choose the word that means the same as choose.

A.) Pick

B.) Hate

C.) Need

D.) Want

A.) Pick

Homographs (Words that are written the same with different meanings and different sounds)

100

Give the two different meanings of the word bow

1.) A bow that you can wear in your hair 

2.) How you would bend your body to end a performance 

200

Give the two different meanings of the word bass

1.) A type of fish

2.) An instrument 

300

Give the two different meanings of the word close

1.) To shut something

2.) To be near something 

400

Give the two different meanings of the word lead

1.) To be in the front of something or start something

2.) The type of metal

500

Give the two different meanings of the word minute

1.) A length of time

2.) Something very small

Antonyms (2 words that are different in meaning)

100

Choose the word that means the opposite of bent.

A.) Curved

B.) Crooked

C.) Straight

D.) Windy

C.) Straight

200

Choose the word that means the opposite of guest.

A.) Visitor

B.) Host

C.) Friend

D.) Enemy

B.) Host

300

Choose the word that means the opposite of rapid.

A.) Slow

B.) Fast

C.) Large

D.) Slim

A.) Slow

400

Choose the word that means the opposite of victory.

A.) Loosely

B.) Compete

C.) Defeat

D.) Win

C.) Defeat

500

Choose the word that means the opposite of unsure.

A.) Doubtful

B.) Certain

C.) Question

D.) Answer

B.) Certain