SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

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

• sleep

• sit down

• eat

• relax

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 to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

The meteorologist says on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.

• astronomer

• TV anchor

• TV weatherman

• fortune teller

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

In the end, her neighbor decided to speak his mind.

• say exactly what he thought

• say a few words

• have a chat

• are given the right to

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

When I mentioned the party, he was all ears.

• partially deaf

• listening attentively

• listening neglectfully

• deaf

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

I prefer to talk to people face to face, rather than to talk on the phone.

• facing them

• in person

• looking at them

• seeing them

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 to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

It's vital that our children's handwriting should be legible.

• needing

• compulsory

• essential

• obliged

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 to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

Really bright comets, which scare some people, occur only a few times each century.

• attract

• frighten

• affect

• excite

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 to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

Elephants will become extinct if man continues killing them.

• die out

• die down

• die of

• die away

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 to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

The price of gasoline fluctuates daily.

• spin out of control

• run faster

• change frequently

• disappear

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 to indicate the word or phrase

that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following question:

Take out our contract and say goodbye to costly repair bills.

• in great expense

• of great value

• at reasonable price

• in great detriment

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A