U2 W1 Vocab: Antonym Context Clues

Instead of a grimace, Sally had a big smile across her face.  
The word grimace means...

• grin
• hat
• frown
• mask

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.

The word anxious means

• forgetful

• worried

• calm

• not worried

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Although the princess is familiar to people in London, she is unknown to the rest of the world.
The word familiar means...

• pretty
• smart
• old
• well-known

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Mary was willing to play in the snow, but Jack was reluctant because he was so cold.
The word reluctant means...

• ready
• willing
• not willing
• excited

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

John is adept with playing piano, while his sister cannot play the piano at all.

Using the antonym clue, the word adept means

• bored

• good

• sad

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

When he didn’t understand the instructions, the student asked the teacher to clarify them.

• remove
• call
• explain

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.2.4B

While Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, Phil was not as cautious and was seen!

Using the antonym clue, the word cautious in this sentence means

• careful

• not careful

• risky

• trouble

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C