Practice Questions on Synonyms and Antonyms for Grade 9

Use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word.

Adams gave his mother his solemn assurance that he would drive safely.

• doubt

• token

• guarantee

• gift

Are these words synonyms or antonyms?

assurance/mistrust

• synonyms

• antonyms

He thought the journey across country would be a lark; he was looking forward to it.

• adventure

• destination

• plan

• dream

The monotony of miles and miles of flat highway was interrupted by the sight of the hitchhiker at the side of the road.

• excitement

• beauty

• pleasure

• sameness

Are these words synonyms or antonyms?

sinister/promising

• synonyms

• antonyms

Although there was nothing sinister or threatening about the hitchhiker's appearance, seeing him filled Adams with fear.

• suspicious

• evil

• scary

• angry

Are these words synonyms or antonyms?

monotony/variety

• synonyms

• antonyms

When Adams noticed the hitchhiker at the railroad junction, he immediately drove across the tracks toward him.

• symbol

• arms

• crossing

• car

Are these words synonyms or antonyms?

lark/frolic

• synonyms

• antonyms

"For the benefit of these, at least, I go on record a the outset of this evening's entertainment with the sober ___ that although blood may be curdled on this program none will be spilt."

Which vocabulary word correctly completes in this sentence?

• sinister

• lark

• assurance

• monotony