Synonyms

Which word is a synonym for tranquil?

• Peaceful

• Noisy

• Exciting

• Busy

Answer explanation

'Tranquil' means free from disturbance or calm. 'Peaceful' is the closest synonym. The other options describe opposite or unrelated states.

Match each word to its closest synonym.

• common

• essential

• unimportant

• various

• diverse

• frequent

• crucial

• minor

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with another word that has a very similar meaning. For example, something essential is crucial, and something frequent is common.

For his science project, Leo needed to elaborate on his findings. Which word could replace elaborate without changing the sentence's meaning?

• Shorten

• Expand

• Hide

• Guess

Answer explanation

To 'elaborate' means to add more detail or expand on a point. 'Expand' is the best synonym in this context. 'Shorten,' 'hide,' and 'guess' are incorrect as they would alter the sentence's meaning.

Sort these words into three synonym pairs.

Groups:

(a) Pair 1

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(b) Pair 2

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(c) Pair 3

• begin

• brave

• courageous

• start

• huge

• enormous

Answer explanation

The words are grouped into pairs that have nearly identical meanings. 'Brave' and 'courageous' are synonyms, as are 'begin' and 'start,' and 'huge' and 'enormous.'

The teacher described Maria as a diligent student because she always completed her homework carefully and on time. Which word is the best synonym for diligent?

• hardworking

• creative

• popular

• lazy

Answer explanation

The context clue 'always completed her homework carefully and on time' describes the actions of a hardworking student. Therefore, 'hardworking' is the best synonym for 'diligent'. 'Lazy' is an antonym, while 'creative' and 'popular' are unrelated traits.

Match each word to its closest synonym.

• sudden

• abrupt

• vital

• vague

• boring

• tedious

• unclear

• crucial

Answer explanation

Each word is paired with its synonym: 'tedious' means boring, 'crucial' means vital, 'vague' means unclear, and 'abrupt' means sudden.

In the video game, the final boss was the hero's main adversary. Which word is a synonym for adversary?

• Opponent

• Partner

• Supporter

• Guide

Answer explanation

An 'adversary' is an opponent or enemy. 'Partner,' 'supporter,' and 'guide' are all antonyms or unrelated roles, as they describe someone who helps, not opposes.

Sort these synonyms for 'happy' and 'angry' based on their intensity: Mild Emotion or Strong Emotion.

Groups:

(a) Mild Emotion

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(b) Strong Emotion

• enraged

• pleased

• ecstatic

• annoyed

• happy

• furious

Answer explanation

This task requires sorting words by their emotional intensity. 'Ecstatic,' 'furious,' and 'enraged' represent much stronger feelings than 'happy,' 'annoyed,' and 'pleased.'

Her excuse for being late wasn't very believable. Which word is a synonym for 'believable' and best fits the sentence: 'Her excuse wasn't very _____'?

• plausible

• ridiculous

• ordinary

• complicated

Answer explanation

'Plausible' means seeming reasonable or probable, making it a direct synonym for 'believable' in this context. 'Ridiculous' is an antonym, while the other options don't fit the meaning.

The sound of the waterfall was perpetual. Which word is a synonym for perpetual?

• Constant

• Temporary

• Quiet

• Loud

Answer explanation

'Perpetual' means never-ending or changing. 'Constant' is a synonym. 'Temporary' is an antonym, and the other options describe the sound's quality, not its duration.