Synonyms and Antonyms
What is the definition of antonym?
The opposite of something
The words "to, too, and two" are examples of a homonym or a homograph?
The prefix "re-" means what?
True
What does the idiom "in hot water" mean?
To be in trouble
What is an antonym?
Would "hall" be a homonym or a homograph?
A homonym
hall and haul
The suffix "-ness" means "the state of being." So what does "kindness" mean?
The state of being kind
The words I + would becomes what as a contraction?
I'd
What does the idiom "piece of cake" mean?
Simple to do or easy
What is a synonym and an antonym for difficult?
Antonym: hard, tough, rough, etc.
What are two examples of homographs that are also colours?
Green and blue
What does the prefixes "im-" and "un-" mean?
Not
Where does the apostrophe go in a contraction?
It goes in the space of the letters it is replacing
What does the idiom "a rip off" mean?
Too expensive or something unfair
What is an antonym for remember?
Forget
How are a homonym and a homograph different from each other?
A homonym the words sound the same, but are spelt differently and mean different things. A homograph the words are spelt the same, but mean different things and can be pronounced differently at times.
The suffix "-less" means "without", so the word "defenceless" means?
Without defence
The contraction "you'd" is a combination of what two words?
You and would
What does the idiom "cross your fingers" mean?
Wish good luck
What is a synonym for copy?
Duplicate, replicate, etc.
A place in a bank to lock away money, and a type of jump or event at the Olympics
What three suffixes mean "full of"?
-ous
-ful
-y
This compound word means a wire with sharp pointed spikes that run along it?
Barbed Wire
What does the idiom "I'm all ears" mean?
Listening with your full attention