Why the Sky is Far Away Vocabulary

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

There were many preparations before the guests arrived at the party.

• balloons

• jokes

• meals

• activities

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

The painting was so magnificent that it was put in a spot where many people could see it.

• beautiful

• heavy

• rough

• simple

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

The actor brooded over his role in the play.

• called

• laughed

• looked

• worried

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

We felt like rejoicing after the football game on Saturday.

• resting

• playing

• worrying

• celebrating

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

We picked up all the rubbish after the party.

• treasure

• waste

• presents

• cake

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the word or word group that has about the same meaning as the underlined word.

Kids play with such merriment and happiness.

• anger

• confusion

• laughter

• sadness

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word is a synonym of satisfied in the sentence below?

After the dog ate his food, he was satisfied.

• active

• pleased

• barking

• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which word is a synonym of harvest in the sentence below?

The harvest was plentiful this year.

• moonlight

• water

• sun

• crop

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the word or word group that completes the sentence.

I was __________________ my ears to listen to the conversation.

• brooding

• rejoicing

• straining

• preparations

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the word or word group that completes the sentence.

Party guests wore costumes to the ________________________.

• masquerade

• harvest

• merriment

• brooded

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4