Same Meaning
Opposite Meaning
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Appropriate Word
100

It is easy to post personal information on the Internet. Social networking sites, message boards, and blogs make it easy to share information about yourself. You should be very careful. Criminals can steal your personal information and create problems for you and your family. Based on the passage, "personal" means the same as: a). private b). funny c). truthful

What is a). private?

100

The word "question" is the opposite of this.

What is "answer?"

100

Some wasps build their nests out of paper. They chew wood. They ________ it with juice in their mouths. Then they spit out the wet mixture and make their nests. The missing word is: a). mix b). bake c). paste

What is a). mix?

100
It was cold outside. Marisa made sure to grab her ______ before she walked out the door.
What is jacket or coat?
200

Energy costs are continuing to rise. Some prices change very little, but the overall costs are climbing. As fuel prices go up, people wonder what they can do to save money. Perhaps the best way to deal with mounting fuel prices is to use less energy. Based on the passage, "mounting" means the same as: a). level b). distance c). climbing

What is c). climbing?

200

The word "serious" is the opposite of this.

What is "funny?"

200
Mother's Day has been celebrated for a very long time. But Father's Day wasn't celebrated until 1910. Sonora Dodd got her city to honor fathers on June 19. Then 62 years later, Father's Day became a __________ holiday. The missing word is: a). busy b). original c). national
What is c). national?
200

Shirley loves music. It always makes her feel better when she's having a bad day at work. She can't wait to get back to her car, turn on her _______, and sing along with some good songs.

What is "radio?"

300

I woke up this morning with a pounding heart. I dreamed I was being pursued by a black bear. The word "pursued" in this sentence means: a). worked towards b). chased

What is b). chased?

300

In today's society, we communicate with one another using emails, instant messages, and cell phones. The days of writing or reading a long letter are quickly fading into history. The word "instant" is the opposite of: a). surprise b). immediate c). slow

What is b). immediate?

300

An oasis is an area of lush green __________ in a desert. It exists because there is water under the ground. The missing word is: a). trees b). vegetation c). patches

What is b). vegetation?

300

We went to see a play in the theater. In this sentence, the word "play" means: a). drama performed on a stage. b). to participate in a game.

What is a). drama performed on a stage?

400

In my dream I was running through the woods. Tree branches brushed my face as I ran. The black bear was getting closer. I could feel my knees start to buckle. Just as I was about to fall, I woke up. The word "buckle" means to: a). rub together b). bend or give way c). panic

What is b). bend or give way?

400

The dull vase turned brilliant as he polished it. In this sentence, "dull" is the opposite of:

What is "shiny?"

400

During a thunderstorm there may be a power __________.

What is "outage?"

400

The bakery sells a lot of fresh _______. My sister's dog always _______ in the grass.  What ONE word fits in BOTH blanks?

What is "rolls?"

500

Old Mr. Johnson is quite spry for his age. He walks several blocks daily to buy a newspaper, and is often seen working in his garden. The word "spry" means: a). young b). active

What is b). active?

500

Although he approved of the ideas in the composition, he criticized the grammar and spelling. In this sentence, "approved" is the opposite of

What is "criticized?"

500

You can see through a window because it is transparent. Another thing that is transparent is: a). grapefruit b). eyeglasses c).  tree bark

What is b). eyeglasses?

500

Harry and his friends want to ______ a soccer team. Tasha had to fill out the _______ in the office.  What ONE word fits in BOTH blanks?

What is "form?"