SYNONYMS AND PUNCTUATION

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The AMATEUR footballer showed no great seriousness in their efforts as they were concerned mostly with the enjoyment of the game.

• Famous

• Novice

• Non-professional

• Friendly

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The winner of the Nobel Prize was CELEBRATED for the many great works he had published.

• Renowned

• Respected

• Loved

• Notorious

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Administering corporal punishment to young offenders is a RETROGRADE step in the legal system of the country.

• Brutal

• Progressive

• Backward

• Justified

Find the SYNONYM for the word in RED.
A cursory examination of the outward appearance of the accident victim revealed that there were no wounds. 

• meticulous 
• insidious 
• hasty 
• unkempt 

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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An amicable solution to the dispute was eventually realized with the help of a third party. 

• peaceful 
• craven 
• surprising 
• workable 

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Derek apologized profusely for his uncouth behaviour during an altercation with a close friend. 

• wildly 
• openly
• sincerely
• fully 

Find the SYNONYM for the word in RED.
The manager spoke with candour to the employees when they failed to achieve production targets. 

• aggressiveness 
• frankness
• sternness
• rudeness 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Find the SYNONYM for the word in RED.
The student was praised for her ingenuity because of the original piece of work she submitted.

• ambition
• skill
• toughness
• determination 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Many people have the AUDACITY to make unreasonable demands of others only to satisfy their personal greed.

• pride

• courage

• boldness

• arrogance

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The CREDULOUS crowd applauded the politician as he stirred their hopes for a brighter future.

• gullible

• foolish

• excited

• attentive