Synonyms
The cat was curious about the new box in the room.
Which word means the same as curious?
A. Tired
B. Interested
C. Shy
D. Angry
B. Interested
The soup was hot when it came to the table.
Which word means the opposite of hot?
A. Warm
B. Cold
C. Spicy
D. Fresh
B. Cold
The puppy was energetic, running and jumping all over the yard.
What does energetic mean?
A. Tired
B. Full of energy
C. Sleepy
D. Lazy
B. Full of energy
A cat and a dog are both animals that people keep as pets.
How are they similar?
A. Both are wild animals
B. Both are pets that live with people
C. Both are reptiles
D. Both can fly
B. Both are pets that live with people
The storm was fierce and shook the trees outside.
Which word means the same as fierce?
A. Gentle
B. Calm
C. Wild
D. Weak
C. Wild
The movie was boring, so we left early.
Which word means the opposite of boring?
A. Long
B. Funny
C. Exciting
D. Strange
C. Exciting
After hours of hiking, the campers were exhausted and needed to rest.
What does exhausted mean?
A. Hungry
B. Tired
C. Excited
D. Confused
B. Tired
Rain and snow both fall from the sky, but they are different because—
A. Snow is cold and rain is warm
B. Rain is a liquid and snow is frozen
C. Snow happens only in summer
D. Rain is white and snow is clear
B. Rain is a liquid and snow is frozen
The scientist gave a brief explanation before starting the experiment.
Which word means the same as brief?
A. Short
B. Long
C. Careful
D. Complicated
A. Short
The teacher asked the students to whisper in the library.
Which word means the opposite of whisper?
A. Shout
B. Giggle
C. Speak
D. Read
A. Shout
The dessert was scrumptious, and everyone wanted a second slice.
What does scrumptious mean?
A. Disgusting
B. Tasty
C. Melty
D. Cold
B. Tasty
A pencil and a pen are similar because—
They are both used for writing
The athlete was determined to win the race despite the rain.
Which word means the same as determined?
A. Lazy
B. Confused
C. Motivated
D. Bored
C. Motivated
The instructions were vague, so the students were confused.
Which word means the opposite of vague?
A. Clear
B. Complicated
C. Hidden
D. Unimportant
A. Clear
The teacher tried to mediate the argument between two students, helping them find peace.
Using the sentence, what does mediate mean?
A. To start a fight
B. To ignore a problem
C. To help solve a disagreement
D. To make a rule
C. To help solve a disagreement
A book and a movie can tell the same story, but they are different because—
Movies use sound and images, books use words
The writer’s description of the forest was vivid and full of detail.
Which word means the same as vivid?
A. Dull
B. Lively
C. Dark
D. Quiet
B. Lively
The mountain trail was treacherous, making it hard to climb.
Which word means the opposite of treacherous?
A. Dangerous
B. Safe
C. Steep
D. Long
B. Safe
The detective was meticulous, checking every detail of the case before making a decision.
What does meticulous mean?
A. Careless
B. Rushed
C. Very careful and precise
D. Uninterested
C. Very careful and precise
A volcano and an earthquake are both natural disasters, but they are different because
A volcano releases lava, while an earthquake shakes the ground