U3W2 Vocabulary

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

The dog was in a trance when she saw the bone.

• cage

• climb

• dreamlike state

• race

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

The child impulsively ran across the street.

• fearlessly and skillfully

• eagerly and powerfully

• energetically and quickly

• suddenly and thoughtlessly

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

We left when the rain subsided.

• appeared

• started

• stopped

• remained

Directions: Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word is a synonym for grudge in the sentence below? After fifteen years, Georgia still held a grudge against her cousin.

• pride

• discovery

• dislike

• friendship

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

She worked for the contrac­tor who built the brand new school building, so she went to the opening dedication party.

• A ceremony for the workers.

• A ceremony at the park.

• an official ceremony for something created for a special purpose

• A ceremony for the public.