Word relationships

After running the marathon, the athlete felt completely lethargic. Which word is an antonym for lethargic?

• Tired

• Energetic

• Slow

• Sore

Answer explanation

Lethargic means sluggish and lacking energy. The opposite, or antonym, is energetic, which means full of energy. 'Tired' and 'slow' are synonyms for lethargic.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each word pair to the type of analogy relationship it represents.

• Part to Whole

• hot : cold

• Degree of Intensity

• leaf : tree

• Antonyms (Opposites)

• puppy : dog

• Young to Adult

• speak : shout

Answer explanation

Each pair shows a specific relationship: a leaf is part of a tree; shouting is a more intense form of speaking; hot is the opposite of cold; and a puppy is a young dog.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Choose the pair of words that correctly completes the sentence: The school _____ announced that students must bring _____ own lunches for the field trip.

• principle / there

• principal / their

• principle / their

• principal / they're

Answer explanation

'Principal' refers to the head of a school. 'Their' is a possessive pronoun showing ownership. 'Principle' is a rule, 'there' is a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

Sort these words into two categories: 'Likes to Talk' or 'Prefers to be Quiet'.

Groups:

(a) Likes to Talk

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(b) Prefers to be Quiet

• loquacious

• taciturn

• chatty

• garrulous

• reticent

• reserved

Answer explanation

Words are grouped by their meaning. 'Garrulous,' 'loquacious,' and 'chatty' are synonyms for being talkative. 'Reserved,' 'taciturn,' and 'reticent' are synonyms for being quiet or uncommunicative.

Maria was meticulous when building the model airplane; she checked every tiny detail twice. What is a synonym for meticulous?

• Careless

• Creative

• Precise

• Quick

Answer explanation

'Meticulous' means showing great attention to detail. 'Precise' is the closest synonym, meaning exact and accurate. 'Careless' 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.9-10.4A

Match each word to its antonym (opposite).

• expert

• tranquil

• significant

• abundant

• chaotic

• trivial

• scarce

• novice

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with its opposite: a novice is a beginner, the opposite of an expert; trivial means unimportant, the opposite of significant; tranquil means calm, the opposite of chaotic; and abundant means plentiful, the opposite of scarce.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Complete the analogy: Faucet is to water as nozzle is to _____.

• hose

• garden

• spray

• pressure

Answer explanation

The analogy relationship is 'object to what it dispenses or controls'. A faucet dispenses water, and a nozzle dispenses a spray (of water or another liquid). A hose is the object the nozzle is attached to.

Sort the following word pairs by their relationship: 'Synonyms (Similar Meaning)' or 'Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)'.

Groups:

(a) Synonyms (Similar Meaning)

,

(b) Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

• happy, joyful

• empty, full

• hot, cold

• brave, courageous

Answer explanation

Synonyms are words with similar meanings, like 'happy' and 'joyful'. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings, like 'hot' and 'cold'.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which sentence uses the homophones weather and whether correctly?

• I don't know weather to go to the party or not.

• The whether outside is perfect for a picnic.

• We will have the game, whether or not the weather cooperates.

• Can you check the whether forecast for me?

Answer explanation

'Whether' introduces a choice or possibility, while 'weather' refers to atmospheric conditions. The correct sentence uses both words in their proper context.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Match each homophone to its correct definition.

• An expression of praise or admiration

• complement

• Something that completes or makes perfect

• principal

• The person with the highest authority in a school

• compliment

• A fundamental truth or rule of conduct

• principle

Answer explanation

These words sound alike but have distinct meanings. A 'complement' completes something, a 'compliment' is praise, a 'principal' is a school leader, and a 'principle' is a rule.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A