Antonyms and Synonyms as Context Clues

Amanda felt cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was overjoyed to be going to the waterpark that day.

• saddened

• excited

• tired

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Skylar won the election for School President because she was a dependable leader. She was always there when you needed her.

• trustworthy

• rude and mean

• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

"Jimmy was elated when he found out he won the contest."

• sad

• angry

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Tina was famished this morning but after she ate three hamburgers she is now full.

• hungry

• tired

• scared

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

My dog is obese. He hasn't been thin since he was a puppy.

• fluffy

• fat

• loud

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

I used to feel lethargic every day after lunch but since I started eating healthier, now I feel energetic.

• hungry

• lazy

• full

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

Be careful driving when the road is hazardous. It won't be safe until it's dry.

• safe

• dangerous

• wet

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

We frequently go to Denny's but we never go to IHOP

• carefully

• rarely

• often

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Even though Anthony was anxious about the test, Mara wasn't worried at all.

• nervous

• calm

• unhappy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.4.6

John and his older brother are both tall and skinny. In fact, everyone in their family is very slender.

• tall and skinny

• rich

• angry

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.1.4A