ENG4 Quiz 1 - Synonym and Antonym Clue

"Bill left his marshmallow in the campfire until it became charred."

What is the synonym for the underlined word?

• delicious

• burnt

• whiter

• fun

Answer explanation

The word 'charred' means to be burned or scorched. The synonym that best matches this meaning is 'burnt', as both refer to something that has been damaged by fire. Therefore, 'burnt' is the correct answer.

"The rambunctious child would not sit still."

What is the antonym of the underlined word?

• smart

• pretty

• boring

• calm

Answer explanation

The word 'rambunctious' means noisy and energetic. The antonym would be a word that conveys the opposite meaning, which is 'calm', indicating a peaceful and quiet demeanor.

"Susan dashed out the door so she wouldn't miss the bus."

What is the synonym of the underlined word?

• hurried

• crawled

• tiptoed

• sang

Answer explanation

The underlined word 'dashed' means to move quickly. The synonym 'hurried' captures this meaning, while 'crawled', 'tiptoed', and 'sang' do not convey the same sense of speed. Therefore, 'hurried' is the correct choice.

"The plane is about to depart from the airport."

What is the antonym of the underlined word?

• leave

• fly

• arrive

• turn

Answer explanation

The underlined word 'depart' means to leave. The antonym of 'depart' is 'arrive', which means to come to a place. Therefore, 'arrive' is the correct choice as it represents the opposite action.

"I could not solve the math problem. It was too complicated."

What is the antonym of the underlined word?

• difficult

• challenging

• simple

• long

Answer explanation

The underlined word 'complicated' means something that is difficult to understand or deal with. The antonym, 'simple', refers to something that is easy to understand or straightforward, making it the correct choice.

"Please be careful carrying that vase. It is very fragile."

What is the synonym of the underlined word?

• tiny

• breakable

• thick

• strong

Answer explanation

The underlined word 'fragile' means easily broken or damaged. The synonym 'breakable' accurately conveys this meaning, while 'tiny', 'thick', and 'strong' do not relate to the concept of fragility.

We use dictionaries to find a word's _____.

• definitions and parts of speech

• pronunciation

• syllables

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Dictionaries provide comprehensive information about words, including their definitions, parts of speech, pronunciation, and syllables. Therefore, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

The words you are looking up in a dictionary are called _____.

• Entry Words

• Guide Words

Answer explanation

The words you look up in a dictionary are called Entry Words. They are the main words listed in the dictionary, while Guide Words are the words at the top of the pages that help you locate the Entry Words.

The two words at the very top of every dictionary page are called _____.

• Entry Words

• Guide Words

Answer explanation

The two words at the top of a dictionary page are called guide words. They indicate the first and last entry words on that page, helping users locate words quickly. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Guide Words'.

Words in the dictionary are arranged in _______.

• chronological order

• alphabetical order

• no specific order

Answer explanation

Words in the dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order, meaning they are listed based on the first letter of each word, followed by the subsequent letters. This makes it easy to find words quickly.