3.5 Vocabulary

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

The stars seemed to twinkle in the night sky.

• change

• flow

• move

• sparkle

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

The runner was triumphant as she crossed the finish line.

• breathless

• exhausted

• joyful

• upset

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

We kept the new girl company while we waited for the bus.

• arguing with

• asking about

• thinking about

• being together

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

The puzzle was a challenge for them to complete.

• difficult

• fun

• simple

• too hard

Read the question. Then choose the best answer.

Which word is a synonym for curious in the sentence below?

She was curious to see who would win the contest.

• confused

• interested

• serious

• uninterested