An array of toy soldiers caught my eye.

A display of toy soldiers caught my eye.

A photograph of toy soldiers caught my eye.

A single toy soldier caught my eye.

A small group of toy soldiers caught my eye.

I deduced the amount I owed, so I figured out the final cost.

I forgot the amount I owed, and I had to start over.

I figured out the amount I owed, and it was an easy calculation.

I guessed the amount I owed, but my guess was incorrect.

I reduced the amount I owed, and it was less than I thought.

The project was fraught with problems, and it was difficult to complete.

The project had many problems, and they were a source of tension.

The project had no problems, but it was still challenging.

The project had easy problems, but they were annoying to fix.

The project had few problems, so it was a smooth process.

I denied that I had been a laggard , for I was not late.

I denied that I had been late, and I made it on time.

I denied that I had been ill, but I had a cough.

I denied that I had been a leader, but everyone was following me.

I denied that I had been a follower, and I took the lead.

Stella was noted for her torrid acting on stage, and her performance was very passionate.

Stella was noted for her passionate acting on stage, for she acted with great emotion.

Stella was noted for her secret acting on stage, so no one knew it was her.

Stella was noted for her bad acting on stage, so she received no applause.

Stella was noted for her happy acting on stage, and she was always smiling.

He accepted my advice with alacrity , and he did so very quickly.

He accepted my advice speedily, and he wasted no time.

He accepted my advice with doubt, so he did not believe me.

He accepted my advice with caution, yet he still listened to me.

He accepted my advice reluctantly, for he did not want to hear it.

Sally was too encumbered to keep going, and her backpack felt like a burden.

Sally was too burdened to keep going, and her load was too heavy.

Sally was too tired to keep going, so she stopped for a rest.

Sally was too excited to keep going, yet she managed to calm down.

Sally was too scared to keep going, so she turned back.

The reasons he gave are inexplicable , so they are impossible to figure out.

The reasons he gave are impossible to figure out, and they made no sense.

The reasons he gave are wrong, so no one believed him.

The reasons he gave are helpful, but they were not what I needed.

The reasons he gave are glaringly obvious, yet no one seemed to understand.

Mosquitoes are ubiquitous this time of year, for they are everywhere.

Mosquitoes are everywhere this time of year, and they are quite annoying.

Mosquitoes are a minor nuisance this time of year, yet they are still bothersome.

Mosquitoes are nowhere this time of year, for it is too cold.

Mosquitoes are a rare sight this time of year, but I did see one.

I immediately understood that the task required ingenuity , and I knew I had to think creatively.

I immediately understood that the task required creative thought, and I began to brainstorm.

I immediately understood that the task required special tools, and I had to go buy them.

I immediately understood that the task required hard work, so I got started right away.

I immediately understood that the task required a lot of time, and I planned accordingly.

The job was done in a haphazard manner, so it was careless.

The job was done in a careless manner, so it was not done well.

The job was done in a carefully planned manner, and it was perfect.

The job was done in a very precise manner, and it was exact.

The job was done in a difficult manner, but we finished it.

After the long journey, the families needed __________ , so international aid provided food and supplies for them

sustenance, and they were very grateful

sustenance, but the aid was not enough

sustenance, so they went without food

sustenance, yet they refused help

The hikers felt their bottled water was an __________ as they headed into the canyon, so the heavy bottles slowed them down.

encumbrance, and it was a burden

encumbrance, yet it was a necessity

encumbrance, for it helped them climb

encumbrance, but they were happy to carry it

The ocean is __________ with dangerous creatures, and it is full of them.

fraught, and it is full of them

fraught, yet it is completely safe

fraught, so it has no dangerous creatures

fraught, but the creatures are friendly

Wuthering Heights is about Heathcliff and Cathy’s __________ love for each other, and their passion is intense.

torrid, for their love is passionate

torrid, so their love is boring

torrid, but their love is secret

T-shirts featuring the mascot were __________ at home games, so they were seen everywhere.

ubiquitous, for they were common

ubiquitous, but no one wore them

ubiquitous, and they were hard to find

From the dirty plate in the sink, Katie was able to __________ that Jim had already eaten dinner, so she figured it out.

deduce, yet she still asked him

Clark was always the __________ on class field trips, and he was the last to arrive

laggard, and he was the slowpoke

Inventors rely on their __________ , so they use their cleverness to create new things.

ingenuity, for they are very creative

ingenuity, so they are not very smart

ingenuity, and it requires no thought

ingenuity, but it does not require cleverness

The evidence was __________ , so it could not be questioned.

incontrovertible, so it was undeniable

incontrovertible, yet it was proven false

incontrovertible, but it was unbelievable

incontrovertible, and it was hard to prove

They will __________ the rugged terrain, and it will be a difficult journey.

traverse, and they will travel across it

traverse, for it is an easy path

traverse, yet the journey will be smooth

traverse, but they will not cross it

The job was done in a __________ manner, so it was sloppy.

haphazard, so it was done carelessly

haphazard, for it was done with great care

haphazard, yet it was planned well

haphazard, and it was very orderly

To say that something is __________ means explaining it is difficult, so no one can figure it out.

inexplicable, and it is impossible to understand

inexplicable, so it is easy to explain

inexplicable, and it is wrong to explain

inexplicable, but it is a helpful explanation

Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 2

Authored by Jamie.L Nelson

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9th - 12th Grade

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30 sec • 1 pt

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The ancient chest was a heavy encumbrance to the group of treasure hunters, slowing their progress through the jungle.

burden

necessity

assistant

tool

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The chef took great care to array the colorful vegetables on the platter before serving them to the guests.

scatter

arrange

toss

scramble

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
After a long hike, the hikers found a small stream that provided much-needed sustenance in the arid landscape.

transportation

clothing

nourishment

dessert

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The documentary described the hero's torrid affair with a spy from a rival nation.

happy

secret

passionate

forbidden

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
The new pop star's music was ubiquitous on the radio, playing on every station.

common

annoying

everywhere

rare

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
From the empty milk carton on the counter, I deduced that my brother had finished it off.

reasoned

guessed

knew

figured

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
As the race neared its end, the sprinter's pace became that of a laggard.

slowpoke

follower

leader

demonstrator

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 2

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The ancient chest was a heavy encumbrance to the group of treasure hunters, slowing their progress through the jungle.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The chef took great care to array the colorful vegetables on the platter before serving them to the guests.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
After a long hike, the hikers found a small stream that provided much-needed sustenance in the arid landscape.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The documentary described the hero's torrid affair with a spy from a rival nation.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
The new pop star's music was ubiquitous on the radio, playing on every station.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
From the empty milk carton on the counter, I deduced that my brother had finished it off.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
As the race neared its end, the sprinter's pace became that of a laggard.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
The scientist's ingenuity led to the invention of a new, more efficient type of solar panel.

The zenith of her career was when she won the Olympic gold medal. The word zenith means the point:

When a politician's statement is incontrovertible, it means it cannot be:

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Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 2

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word. The ancient chest was a heavy encumbrance to the group of treasure hunters, slowing their progress through the jungle.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.The chef took great care to array the colorful vegetables on the platter before serving them to the guests.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.After a long hike, the hikers found a small stream that provided much-needed sustenance in the arid landscape.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.The documentary described the hero's torrid affair with a spy from a rival nation.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.The new pop star's music was ubiquitous on the radio, playing on every station.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.From the empty milk carton on the counter, I deduced that my brother had finished it off.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.As the race neared its end, the sprinter's pace became that of a laggard.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.The scientist's ingenuity led to the invention of a new, more efficient type of solar panel.

The zenith of her career was when she won the Olympic gold medal. The word zenith means the point:

When a politician's statement is incontrovertible, it means it cannot be:

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Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The ancient chest was a heavy encumbrance to the group of treasure hunters, slowing their progress through the jungle.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The chef took great care to array the colorful vegetables on the platter before serving them to the guests.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
After a long hike, the hikers found a small stream that provided much-needed sustenance in the arid landscape.

Find a SYNONYM for each bold word.
The documentary described the hero's torrid affair with a spy from a rival nation.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
The new pop star's music was ubiquitous on the radio, playing on every station.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
From the empty milk carton on the counter, I deduced that my brother had finished it off.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
As the race neared its end, the sprinter's pace became that of a laggard.

Find an ANTONYM for each bold word.
The scientist's ingenuity led to the invention of a new, more efficient type of solar panel.