Synonyms and Meanings Quiz

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: The mother made a **frantic** call to the police when she couldn’t find her child.

• Calm

• Urgent

• Deliberate

• Timid

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: His **urgent** need for medical attention was evident from his pale face.

• Unimportant

• Despairing

• Pressing

• Thoughtful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: He was **mesmerized** by the beauty of the sunset over the ocean.

• Bored

• Captivated

• Disgusted

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: She was **captivated** by the actor’s performance on stage.

• Distracted

• Spellbound

• Impatient

• Unmoved

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: The magician’s trick created an incredible **illusion** that baffled the audience.

• Hallucination

• Reality

• Intuition

• Thought

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: His belief that he could fly was a **delusion** caused by his illness.

• Vision

• Reality

• Misconception

• Hopelessness

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: She had a **premonition** that something bad was going to happen.

• Omen

• Proof

• Surprise

• Reflection

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: Many believe that a black cat crossing your path is a bad **omen**.

• Intuition

• Sign

• Premonition

• Misunderstanding

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: The book left a **profound** impact on her understanding of history.

• Deep

• Shallow

• Unimportant

• Forgettable

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Choose the best synonym for the bolded word in the sentence: The long walk by the river put her in a **reflective** mood.

• Thoughtful

• Absent-minded

• Confused

• Frantic

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A