Thesaurus Skills

CHOOSE 3 that are synonyms to replace the blue word in the sentence.

He moved quickly down the sidewalk to get away from the dog.

• raced

• stopped

• ran

• hustled

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CHOOSE 3 that are synonyms to replace the blue word in the sentence.

They wore coats because it was too cold outside.

• wintry

• hot

• chilly

• frigid

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct synonym for the green word in the sentence.

She had a very bright idea.

• light

• smart

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct synonym for the green word in the sentence.

This is a hard problem.

• tough

• firm

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct synonym for the green word in the sentence.

He keeps his room very neat.

• clean

• excellent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the correct synonym for the green word in the sentence.

Can you close the window?

• shut

• near

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The main difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus is:

• There is no difference.

• The dictionary tells me the part of speech but the thesaurus uses the word in a sentence.

• The dictionary gives me the word's definition and the thesaurus gives me synonyms for that word.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

You are writing a report about a cheetah.  Which of the word reference books would help you find another word for fast?

• dictionary
• glossary
• thesaurus

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which reference material is used to find definitions of words?

• Dictionary

• Thesaurus

• Atlas

• Almanac

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use the sample thesaurus page to complete the table with the information needed.

remote - synonym- ________ antonym-________

• syn. prepared; ant. unready

• syn. easygoing; ant. tense

• syn. far away; ant. close

• syn. dispute; ant. submit

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C