Exploring Word Relationships Quiz

Which of the following pairs of words are synonyms?

• Happy, Sad

• Big, Large

• Fast, Slow

• Hot, Cold

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the antonym of the word "brave"?

• Courageous

• Fearful

• Bold

• Daring

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Identify the homograph in the following sentence: "The wind was too strong to wind the kite string."

• Strong

• Kite

• Wind

• String

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Explain how understanding the relationship between the words "light" and "heavy" can help you understand their meanings.

• They are synonyms, so they mean the same thing.

• They are antonyms, so they have opposite meanings.

• They are homographs, so they are spelled the same but have different meanings.

• They are unrelated, so they do not help in understanding each other.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following sentences uses the word "tear" as a homograph?

• She shed a tear when she heard the sad news.

• Please tear the paper into small pieces.

• The tear in the fabric was noticeable.

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.5.5C

How can understanding the relationship between the words "ancient" and "modern" help you comprehend their meanings?

• They are synonyms, so they mean the same thing.

• They are antonyms, so they have opposite meanings.

• They are homographs, so they are spelled the same but have different meanings.

• They are unrelated, so they do not help in understanding each other.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Which pair of words are antonyms?

• Begin, Start

• End, Finish

• Happy, Joyful

• Hot, Cold

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is the relationship between the words "accept" and "except"?

• They are synonyms.

• They are antonyms.

• They are homographs.

• They are homophones.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

How can understanding the relationship between the words "expand" and "contract" help you understand their meanings?

• They are synonyms, so they mean the same thing.

• They are antonyms, so they have opposite meanings.

• They are homographs, so they are spelled the same but have different meanings.

• They are unrelated, so they do not help in understanding each other.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which of the following words is a homograph of "lead" (to guide)?

• Lead (a type of metal)

• Led (past tense of lead)

• Leader (a person who leads)

• Leading (in the process of guiding)

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CCSS.L.5.5C