Synonyms

Which word is a synonym for essential?

• Unimportant

• Optional

• Crucial

• Extra

Answer explanation

A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. 'Crucial' means extremely important or necessary, just like 'essential'. The other options are antonyms or unrelated.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Match each word to its closest synonym.

• Short

• Brief

• Plentiful

• Abundant

• Hardworking

• Diligent

• Peaceful

• Calm

Answer explanation

Each word is paired with a synonym that shares its core meaning: Abundant/Plentiful (a large quantity), Brief/Short (lasting a small time), Calm/Peaceful (free from disturbance), and Diligent/Hardworking (showing care in one's work).

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Sort these words into two groups: Synonyms for 'Excellent' or Synonyms for 'Awful'.

Groups:

(a) Synonyms for 'Excellent'

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(b) Synonyms for 'Awful'

• Superb

• Dreadful

• Horrible

• Magnificent

• Outstanding

• Terrible

Answer explanation

The words are sorted based on their meaning. 'Superb,' 'outstanding,' and 'magnificent' are all synonyms for 'excellent,' while 'terrible,' 'dreadful,' and 'horrible' are synonyms for 'awful.'

After the science experiment, the teacher told the class to examine their results. Which synonym best fits the context?

• Glance at

• Ignore

• Inspect

• Guess

Answer explanation

In a scientific context, 'examine' means to look at something closely and carefully. 'Inspect' is the best synonym. 'Glance at' is too casual, while 'ignore' and 'guess' are incorrect.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Match each word to its synonym.

• Lucky

• Humble

• Modest

• Genuine

• Vast

• Fortunate

• Authentic

• Immense

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with a synonym that has a very similar meaning. For example, 'fortunate' and 'lucky' both describe having good fortune, and 'immense' and 'vast' both describe something very large.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

In the sentence, 'It took us an hour to navigate the crowded mall,' what does 'navigate' mean?

• Find a way through

• Get lost in

• Shop quickly in

• Avoid entering

Answer explanation

'Navigate' in this context means to plan and direct a route or course. 'Find a way through' is the best synonym for moving through a crowded, complex space.

Sort these synonyms for 'walk' into two categories: Leisurely Pace or Purposeful Pace.

Groups:

(a) Leisurely Pace

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(b) Purposeful Pace

• Amble

• March

• Trudge

• Hike

• Stroll

• Saunter

Answer explanation

Words are sorted by the intensity and manner of walking they suggest. 'Stroll,' 'saunter,' and 'amble' imply a slow, relaxed pace. 'March,' 'trudge,' and 'hike' imply a more determined or difficult movement.

When she won the grand prize, she wasn't just happy; she was completely _____. Which synonym for 'happy' shows the strongest emotion?

• Pleased

• Content

• Glad

• Ecstatic

Answer explanation

While all options are synonyms for 'happy,' 'ecstatic' describes a feeling of overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement, which is the strongest emotion and best fits the context of winning a grand prize.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Read the sentence below. Which word is the best synonym for **intricate** as it is used in the sentence? The scientist's theory was so **intricate** that only a few of her colleagues could grasp all its details.

• complex

• difficult

• fancy

• simple

Answer explanation

In this context, 'intricate' means having many complicated and interrelated parts. 'Complex' is the most precise synonym that captures this meaning. While the theory might be 'difficult' to understand, 'difficult' describes the effect on the reader, not the structure of the theory itself. 'Fancy' suggests something is overly decorative, and 'simple' is an antonym.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

If you need a friend you can count on, you should look for someone who is reliable. What is a synonym for 'reliable'?

• Popular

• Dependable

• Funny

• Secretive

Answer explanation

'Reliable' means consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted. 'Dependable' is the closest synonym. The other options describe different character traits.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A