Basic ESL Vocabulary Skills

What does the word 'happy' mean?

• A condition of being bored and uninterested.

• A state of extreme excitement and joy.

• A feeling of sadness and despair.

• A state of well-being and contentment.

Provide a synonym for 'big'.

• large

• tiny

• small

• narrow

What is the antonym of 'hot'?

• warm

• tepid

• boiling

• cold

Use the word 'quick' in a sentence.

• The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

• The quick cat sleeps on the mat.

• A quick meal takes time to prepare.

• She quickly ran to the store.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• not or opposite of

• to change

• to increase

• the same as

What is the suffix in the word 'happiness'?

• -ing

• -ful

• -ment

• -ness

Which word is related to 'teacher': 'student', 'class', or 'book'?

• exam

• homework

• student

• principal

What does the word 'beautiful' mean?

• Pleasing to the senses or mind; attractive.

• Unpleasant to the senses or mind; unattractive.

• A term used to describe something that is dull and boring.

• A word that means loud and disruptive.

Provide a synonym for 'small'.

• tiny

• petite

• minute

• slight

What is the antonym of 'easy'?

• hard

• light

• clear

• simple