Mastering Reference Words and Meanings

What is the reference word in the sentence: 'Sarah lost her keys, and she can't find them'?

• keys

• them

• her

• Sarah

Identify the synonym of 'happy'

• Joyful

• Frustrated

• Miserable

• Bored

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly, which startled the cat', what does 'which' refer to?

• The dog's size and breed.

• The sound of the bark itself.

• The cat's reaction to the dog.

• The action of the dog barking loudly.

Choose the antonym of 'difficult'

• Clear-cut

• Simple

• Easy

• Straightforward

In the phrase 'The weather was so hot that it was unbearable', what does 'it' refer to?

• the condition of the weather being hot

• the time of day being late

• the humidity level

• the temperature being cold

Identify the antonym of 'generous'

• Selfish

• Uncharitable

• Greedy

• Stingy

In the context of 'The teacher praised the student for her hard work, which made her proud', what does 'which' refer to?

• The student's hard work itself.

• The action of the teacher praising the student for her hard work.

• The teacher's overall teaching style.

• The student's feelings about her classmates.

What is a synonym for 'difficult'

• Manageable

• Challenging

• Unclear

• Complicated

Choose the antonym of 'bright'

• Faded

• Dim

• Gloomy

• Dull

What is the reference word in the sentence: 'The children played outside until they were tired'?

• them

• the children

• outside

• they