Synonyms and Antonyms — Quick Test - Verified

Which is the best synonym for the word in bold in the sentence below?

Horses are susceptible to overheating, so are obliged to take a break during very long races.

• wise

• prone

• allergic

• responsive

• receptive

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which is the best antonym for the word in bold in the sentence below?

Tim is perpetually fearful that he is going to sleep through his alarm.

• unnecessarily

• unbelievably

• distinctly

• temporarily

• predictably

Answer explanation

‘perpetually’ means ‘endlessly’, whereas ‘temporarily’ means ‘briefly’.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which is the best synonym for the word in bold in the sentence below?

Reema whipped her bag over her shoulder and careered home.

• cycled

• scampered

• sauntered

• jogged

• hurtled

Answer explanation

‘careered’ and ‘hurtled’ both mean ‘raced’.

Which word could best replace the word in bold in the sentence below?

The Northern Lights are a hypnotic spectacle that many people make it their mission to see.

• observation

• phenomenon

• ceremony

• hallucination

• experience

Answer explanation

‘spectacle’ and ‘phenomenon’ both mean ‘remarkable sight’.

Which word could best replace the word in bold in the sentence below?

Our History teacher didn’t manage to encapsulate the successes of the Roman Empire in one lesson.

• teach

• discuss

• summarise

• recount

• analyse

Answer explanation

‘encapsulate’ and ‘summarise’ both mean ‘to sum up’.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which is the best antonym for the word in bold in the sentence below?

Jess was empathetic towards her brother when he was unhappy.

• unfeeling

• bitter

• judgemental

• sympathetic

• inconsiderate

Answer explanation

‘empathetic’ means ‘able to understand the feelings of others’, whereas ‘unfeeling’ means ‘unable to understand the feelings of others’.

Which is the best synonym for the word in bold in the sentence below?

Agent Harris was very perceptive.

• trusting

• insightful

• resourceful

• intelligent

• logical

Answer explanation

‘perceptive’ and ‘insightful’ both mean ‘having great understanding’.

Which word could best replace the word in bold in the sentence below?

Emma was engrossed by the horror film she went to see at the cinema.

• repulsed

• impressed

• absorbed

• confused

• troubled

Answer explanation

‘engrossed’ and ‘absorbed’ both mean ‘captivated’.

Which is the best antonym for the word in bold in the sentence below?

Officer Price was staggered by the discovery they made.

• disappointed

• amazed

• appreciative

• annoyed

• stunned

Answer explanation

‘staggered’ means ‘deeply shocked’, whereas ‘disappointed’ means ‘underwhelmed’.

Which is the best synonym for the word in bold in the sentence below?

Maisy was commended for her bravery.

• relieved

• permitted

• famed

• promoted

• praised

Answer explanation

‘commended’ and ‘praised’ both mean ‘honoured’.