5th Word Relationships

Select the synonym of the word in bold.

Are the berries hard and green? If they are still firm, then they aren't ripe yet.

• firm

• green

• yet

• ripe

Select the synonym of the word in bold:

Mrs. Barnett will announce the finalists of the art contest today. Next week, the principal will declare the grand prize winner.

• grand

• winner

• finalists

• declare

Select the antonym of the word in bold:

The fisherman left the smooth water of the sheltered harbor. Out on the open sea, rough waves tossed his boat back and forth.

• sheltered

• back

• rough

• harbor

Select the antonym of the word in bold:

Riding a bicycle is fun, but it can be dangerous. To stay safe while riding, always wear a helmet.

• fun

• safe

• wear

• always

Select the antonym of the word in bold:

The busy chef was frustrated to find that there wasn't a single sharp knife in the kitchen. All of the knives had grown dull over time.

• dull

• busy

• grown

• frusterated

Which word suggests more intelligence

• Smart

• Brilliant

Which is more intense

• Feeling unhappy

• Feeling miserable

Which is more official?

• Decreeing something

• Saying something

Which phrase has a more negative connotation

• Scrutinizing someone's outfit

• Studying someone's outfit

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

• To exploit something

• To use something