Word groups and categories

Which of the following words is a type of dwelling?

• Bungalow

• Bicycle

• Broccoli

• Book

Answer explanation

A dwelling is a place where someone lives, and a bungalow is a type of house. The other options are a vehicle, a vegetable, and an object for reading.

Which word is a synonym for tranquil?

• Noisy

• Peaceful

• Busy

• Exciting

Answer explanation

'Tranquil' means calm and free from disturbance, so 'peaceful' is the best synonym. 'Noisy', 'busy', and 'exciting' are closer to antonyms.

The opposite of generous is...

• Kind

• Giving

• Stingy

• Helpful

Answer explanation

'Generous' means willing to give freely. 'Stingy' means unwilling to give or spend, making it the correct antonym. 'Kind', 'giving', and 'helpful' are synonyms.

A daffodil is a type of...

• Animal

• Vegetable

• Flower

• Tree

Answer explanation

This question tests hierarchy. A daffodil is a specific type of flower, which is a broader category. The other options are incorrect categories.

A keyboard is a part of a...

• Car

• Computer

• Bicycle

• House

Answer explanation

A keyboard is a component (a part) used to input information into a computer (the whole). It is not a standard part of a car, bicycle, or house.

Match each word to its correct category.

• Sport

• Eagle

• Bird

• Hammer

• Tool

• Jeans

• Clothing

• Soccer

Answer explanation

Each word is matched to the category it belongs to. Jeans are clothing, soccer is a sport, a hammer is a tool, and an eagle is a bird.

Match each word to its antonym (opposite).

• Cowardly

• Ancient

• Sorrowful

• Joyful

• Modern

• Brave

• Complex

• Simple

Answer explanation

Each word is paired with its opposite. The opposite of brave is cowardly, ancient is modern, simple is complex, and joyful is sorrowful.

Match the specific item to its general group.

• Fish

• Violin

• Instrument

• Rectangle

• Shape

• Trout

• Planet

• Mars

Answer explanation

This shows hierarchical relationships. Mars is a specific planet, a rectangle is a specific shape, a violin is a specific instrument, and a trout is a specific fish.

To build the treehouse, we needed a strong (a)   for the base and a sturdy (b)   to climb up.

• Saddle
• Foundation
• Ladder
• Engine

Answer explanation

A 'foundation' is the base part of a structure, and a 'ladder' is a part used for climbing. 'Saddle' and 'engine' do not fit the context of building a treehouse.

The artist first sketched the (a)   of the face and then carefully added each (b)   , like the eyes and nose.

• Outline
• Feature
• Chapter
• Verse

Answer explanation

An 'outline' is the general shape (the whole sketch), while a 'feature' is a specific part of the face. 'Chapter' and 'verse' relate to books, not drawing.