Synonyms

Synonyms

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Synonyms

Synonyms

Assessment

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English

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is a synonym for abundant?

plentiful

scarce

empty

brief

Answer explanation

A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. 'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, so 'plentiful' is the correct synonym. 'Scarce' is an antonym, while 'empty' and 'brief' have different meanings.

2.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each word to its closest synonym.

essential

vivid

confused

lethargic

sluggish

crucial

bright

perplexed

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with its synonym: 'perplexed' means confused, 'lethargic' means sluggish, 'vivid' means bright, and 'crucial' means essential. This tests the ability to identify relationships between words.

3.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Sort these words into two groups based on their meaning: Synonyms for 'Large' or Synonyms for 'Small'.

Groups:

(a) Synonyms for 'Large'

,

(b) Synonyms for 'Small'

negligible

gargantuan

mammoth

diminutive

minuscule

colossal

Answer explanation

The words are sorted into two groups of synonyms. 'Colossal,' 'gargantuan,' and 'mammoth' are all synonyms for 'large,' meaning extremely big. 'Diminutive,' 'minuscule,' and 'negligible' are all synonyms for 'small,' meaning extremely little in size or importance.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To finish the group project on time, everyone had to be extremely _____, working carefully and consistently.

casual

diligent

reluctant

hasty

Answer explanation

'Diligent' means showing care and conscientiousness in one's work, which fits the context of working 'carefully and consistently.' The other options do not fit the meaning of the sentence.

5.

MATCH QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Match each common emotion to its more intense synonym.

despondent

sad

ecstatic

happy

petrified

scared

furious

angry

Answer explanation

This matching exercise pairs common emotions with synonyms that express a stronger degree of that feeling. 'Ecstatic' is intensely happy, 'despondent' is deeply sad, 'furious' is extremely angry, and 'petrified' is terrified.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word is a synonym for tranquil?

peaceful

chaotic

loud

busy

Answer explanation

'Tranquil' means free from disturbance; calm. 'Peaceful' is the best synonym. 'Chaotic' is an antonym, while 'loud' and 'busy' describe the opposite of a tranquil state.

7.

CATEGORIZE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Sort these synonyms by their intensity level: Mild or Strong.

Groups:

(a) Mild

,

(b) Strong

dislike

pleased

furious

loathe

annoyed

ecstatic

Answer explanation

Words are sorted by the strength of the emotion they convey. 'Dislike,' 'annoyed,' and 'pleased' are milder feelings, while 'loathe,' 'furious,' and 'ecstatic' are their stronger, more intense counterparts.

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