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Synonyms & Antonyms
EOC Review
Throwback!
100
The fire was started under sketchy _______________.
What is circumstances?
100
A synonym of "important"
What is "significant?
100
What is the main purpose of an EXPOSITORY essay?
To EXPLAIN!
100
Define "ambush"
What is "to attack from a place of hiding?"
200
Bethany Hamilton was _________________ to surfing.
What is "committed" or "devoted"?
200
An synonym of "dedicated"
What is "devoted" or committed"?
200
What is the main purpose of a PERSUASIVE essay?
To convince someone to join your side!
200
Define "hesitate"
What is "to pause?"
300
The weather report is a __________________ part of the morning news.
What is "significant"?
300
Synonym of "point of view"
What is "perspective?"
300
What is the main purpose of a LITERARY essay?
To tell a story
300
A chemical that keeps insects and other pests away
What is "repellant"?
400
She felt _______________ when she discovered she did not pass her classes.
What is "anguish?"
400
Antonym of "careless"
What is "intent"?
400
What is a good test taking strategy to use on the READING portion of the STAAR exam?
Open-ended
400
To open your mouth wide
What is "gape?"
500
At the end of the six weeks, students __________________ try to make up their missing work.
What is "frantically"?
500
Antonym of "slow & expected"
What is "drastic"?
500
What is wrong with the following sentence? "Yesterday afternoon, Stephanie ran to the store she picked up her groceries."
It's a run-on!! Should be --> "Yesterday afternoon, Stephanie ran to the store, and she picked up her groceries."
500
A group of lines together in a poem
What is a "stanza"?