Synonyms Antonyms and Homonyms

Select the synonym of the underlined word.

Because softball involves moderate activity, players are likely to perspire during games.

• stretch

• breathe

• sprint

• sweat

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the antonym of the underlined word.

He turned off the oven and gave up cooking halfway through the complicated recipe.

• chaotic

• simple

• straightforward

• boring

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the antonym of the underlined word.

The bright sun shining through the window caused him to wake up earlier than planned.

• shining

• golden

• dark

• burning

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Select the antonym of the underlined word.

The stray dog looked starved and cold.

• full

• hungry

• empty

• bare

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

• antonyms

• synonyms

• homonyms

• homophones

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest. what is the best synonym for "injunction?"

• official command

• question

• crime

• guilty verdict

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What's an antonym for "diverted?"

• entertained

• bored

• satisfied

• punctured

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• HDefinitions

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A