Word Relationships

What is the meaning of the word "excessive"?

• More than is necessary, normal, or desirable.

• A moderate amount that is acceptable.

• Less than what is needed.

• An extreme or unusual amount.

What does "they're" mean?

• A contraction for "they are"

• A contraction for "they were"

• A contraction for "they have"

• A contraction for "they will"

What is a synonym for the word "nice"?

• kind

• mean

• rude

• harsh

What does the word "synonym" mean?

• A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

• A synonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

• A synonym is a word that is used to describe a noun.

• A synonym is a word that is rarely used in modern language.

What is the meaning of the phrase "fire match"?

• A type of firework

• A matchstick used to start a fire

• A term for a fire drill

• A brand of safety matches

What does "too" mean in the sentence: "I have had way too many cupcakes today."?

• An insufficient amount.

• A moderate amount.

• An excessive amount.

• A balanced amount.

What does "context" mean in language?

• The emotional tone of a conversation.

• The circumstances or setting in which a word or phrase is used.

• The grammatical structure of a sentence.

• The historical background of a language.

What does "homophone" mean?

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

• Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

• Words that sound different but have the same meaning.

• Words that are pronounced the same in different languages.

What does "their" mean?

• A possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership.

• A type of verb used in past tense.

• A conjunction used to connect clauses.

• An adjective describing a group of people.

Give an example of a homophone.

• to, two, and too

• cat, bat, and hat

• run, ran, and running

• big, bigger, and biggest