Quizizz Lesson: Synonyms Vs Antonyms RI 7.4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between "synonyms" and "antonyms"?

• a) Synonyms are words that share a common origin, while antonyms are words with similar pronunciations but different meanings.

• b) Synonyms are words with opposite meanings, while antonyms are words that express related concepts in different contexts.

• c) Synonyms are words that have similar or nearly identical meanings, while antonyms are words that have opposite or contrasting meanings.

• d) Synonyms are words used in formal writing, while antonyms are words predominantly used in informal speech.

Multiple Choice

"The chef's meticulous instructions ensured the dish was perfectly prepared."

Which word, if chosen to replace "meticulous", would change the context of the sentence?

a) precise, b) thorough, c) careless, d) detailed

What steps are needed in order to answer this question?

• Substitute the word, consider the tone, look at the context.

• Look at the context, consider the tone, substitute the word.

• Consider the tone, look at the context, substitute the word .

• Substitute the word, look at the context, consider the tone.

Multiple Choice

Synonym: "The speaker's eloquent speech captivated the audience, leaving them in awe of her words."

Which word, if chosen to replace "eloquent", would keep a similar meaning and mood in the sentence?

• confusing (unclear and perplexing)

• lengthy (long and extended)

• articulate (clear and effective)

• awkward (clumsy and uncomfortable)

Multiple Choice

Antonym: "The speaker's ambiguous remarks left the audience confused." Which word, if chosen to replace "ambiguous", would change the meaning of the sentence?

• vague (unclear or uncertain)

• explicit (stated clearly and in detail)

• obscure (not discovered or known about)

• implied (suggested but not directly expressed)

Multiple Choice

1. Read this sentence from paragraph 3: “Ziad explained that his experience as a Bangladeshi-American, practicing Muslim, and non-conformist largely informed his decision to create Redefy.”Which of the following words would change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the word ‘non-conformist’ with a more typical or conventional term?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

2. Reread this sentence from paragraph 4: “The media paints a picture of Islam, and many minorities, in a way that’s detrimental to the public’s perception of them.”

Which of the following words would keep the meaning of the sentence if it replaced the word ‘detrimental’?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

3. Reread this sentence from paragraph 5: “Ziad further described his first-hand experience with bias.” Which of the following words would keep the meaning of the sentence if it replaced the word ‘bias’?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

4. Reread this sentence from paragraph 6: “I deal with prejudice every day and have my entire life.”

Which of the following words would keep the meaning of the sentence if it replaced the word ‘prejudice’?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

5. Reread this sentence from paragraph 7: “I started Redefy to initiate a positive change in the world and to fight the ignorance which I have been victim to.”

Which of the following words would change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the word ‘ignorance’ with its opposite?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

6. Reread this sentence from paragraph 8: “Redefy primarily operates as a website where people can share their experiences with prejudice and post reflections about different current events stories.”

Which of the following words would keep the meaning of the sentence if it replaced the word ‘prejudice’?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

7. Reread this sentence from paragraph 8: “Redefy primarily operates as a website where people can share their experiences with prejudice and post reflections about different current events stories.” Which of the following words would change the meaning of the sentence by replacing the word ‘experiences’ with something less personal?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

8. Reread this sentence from paragraph 9: “It’s so hard to hate someone when you understand what they’re going through,” the teen explained.

Which of the following words would keep the meaning of the sentence if it replaced the word ‘understand’?

• a

• b

• c

• d

Multiple Choice

Synonym: "The old lighthouse stood solitary on the rocky cliff, its beam cutting through the dense fog. Inside, the keeper lived a tranquil life, undisturbed by the crashing waves below. He found solace in the quiet rhythm of his duties, a stark contrast to the tumultuous sea." Which word, if chosen to replace "solace", would keep a similar meaning in the sentence?

• affliction (something that causes pain or suffering; a state of distress or misery.)

• consolation (comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment; a source of relief from distress.)

• agitation (a state of anxiety or nervous excitement, often marked by restlessness and unease.)

• annoyance (a feeling of irritation or displeasure, caused by something bothersome or troublesome.)

Multiple Choice

Antonym: "The detective's meticulous investigation revealed a web of deceit. He had to discern the truth from the lies, a task that demanded both patience and sharp intellect. The suspect's evasive answers only deepened the mystery, making it clear that he was trying to obfuscate the facts." Which word, if chosen to replace "obfuscate", would change the meaning of the sentence?

• clarify (to make (a statement or situation) less confused and more clearly comprehensible, providing clarity.)

• obscure (to keep from being seen or known; to conceal or hide, making something difficult to perceive or understand.)

• complicate (to make (something) more difficult or complex, adding elements that increase its intricacy.)

• distort (to give a misleading or false account or impression of, altering the truth or reality of something.)