Synonym- Antonym for Grade 8-9

Mark the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

I just want to stay at home and watch TV and take it easy.

• sleep

• sit down

• relax

• eat

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.

In developing countries, a lot of people are still living in poverty.

• difficulty

• illiteracy

• health

• wealth

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Mark the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

Old buildings should be razed to make space for new and modern ones.

• renovated

• demolished

• remodeled

• built

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Mark the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s)in each of the following questions.

Today students are under a lot of pressure due to the high expectation from their parents and teachers.

• relaxation

• nervousness

• emotion

• stress

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.

The new animation film catches the fancy of the children.

• attracts

• satisfies

• surprises

• amuses

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSET in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.

If the headmaster were here, he would sign your papers immediately.

• right ahead

• currently

• formerly

• right away

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.

The new laws to conserve wildlife in the area will come into force next month.

• eliminate

• protect

• pollute

• destroy

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.

Henry has found a temporary job in a factory.

• permanent

• satisfactory

• genuine

• eternal

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following sentences.

It was getting late, so we hurriedly gathered all our things and ran home.

• leisurely

• quickly

• joyfully

• mutually

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in each of the following questions.

They decided to postpone their journey till the end of the month because of the epidemic.

• take up

• turn round

• put off

• do with

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A