
Thesaurus Usage
Quiz
•
English
•
8th Grade
•
Practice Problem
•
Hard
Angela Lock
FREE Resource
Enhance your content in a minute
15 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In his story, Liam wanted to replace the word "walked." Which synonym best suggests the character was moving slowly and with great effort?
sprinted
strolled
trudged
marched
Answer explanation
The word 'trudged' specifically implies heavy, slow, and weary movement, which best fits the context of moving with great effort. 'Sprinted' is fast, 'strolled' is leisurely, and 'marched' is purposeful.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each word to its closest synonym that you might find in a thesaurus.
Essential
Livid
Insignificant
Crucial
Immense
Trivial
Furious
Vast
Answer explanation
Each word is correctly paired with its synonym: Vast/Immense (very large), Crucial/Essential (very important), Livid/Furious (very angry), and Trivial/Insignificant (unimportant).
3.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
A thesaurus lists words with opposite meanings called antonyms. Sort these words into pairs of antonyms.
Groups:
(a) Antonym Pair 1
,
(b) Antonym Pair 2
,
(c) Antonym Pair 3
Generous
Modern
Cowardly
Stingy
Brave
Ancient
Answer explanation
The words are grouped into pairs that have opposite meanings. 'Generous' is the opposite of 'stingy,' 'ancient' is the opposite of 'modern,' and 'brave' is the opposite of 'cowardly.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When looking up the verb "create" in a thesaurus, which of the following synonyms would also be listed as a verb?
creative
creation
construct
creator
Answer explanation
A thesaurus groups synonyms by part of speech. To replace a verb, you need another verb. 'Construct' is a verb, like 'create.' 'Creative' is an adjective, while 'creation' and 'creator' are nouns.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
You're editing your essay and want to find an antonym for the word "complex." Which word would a thesaurus suggest?
intricate
simple
difficult
confusing
Answer explanation
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. 'Simple' is the opposite of 'complex.' The other options ('intricate,' 'difficult,' 'confusing') are synonyms for 'complex.'
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each sentence with the best synonym for "said" to show the speaker's specific emotion or tone.
whispered
"Get out of my room!" she _____.
shouted
"We won the game!" they _____.
exclaimed
"I'm not sure we should go in there," he _____.
Answer explanation
The chosen synonym for 'said' must be inferred from the emotion conveyed by the dialogue. The angry tone of "Get out of my room!" matches 'shouted'. The uncertain or fearful tone of "I'm not sure..." matches 'whispered'. The joyful tone of "We won the game!" matches 'exclaimed'.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A writer wants to replace the word *thin* in the sentence: 'The stray dog was very *thin* after weeks on the street.' When using a thesaurus, which synonym for *thin* would best convey a sense of pity and concern for the dog's poor health?
slender
gaunt
slim
lean
Answer explanation
While all the options are synonyms for 'thin,' 'gaunt' specifically means excessively thin and bony, often due to hunger or illness. This word carries the strongest negative connotation and best evokes a feeling of pity and concern, making it the most effective choice for the context.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever
or continue with

Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
13 questions
Movie Genres
Quiz
•
9th Grade
14 questions
Sheikh Zayed: our father
Quiz
•
10th - 11th Grade
10 questions
Vocabulary test : Volcano
Quiz
•
9th Grade
10 questions
Causes of Floods
Quiz
•
University
15 questions
Transition Signals
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Unit 1 Vocabulary Identity 2TTHA
Quiz
•
10th Grade
20 questions
In Context
Quiz
•
5th - 9th Grade
11 questions
Journalism/Newspaper Vocabuary
Quiz
•
10th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
8 questions
2 Step Word Problems
Quiz
•
KG - University
20 questions
Comparing Fractions
Quiz
•
4th Grade
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
10 questions
Latin Bases claus(clois,clos, clud, clus) and ped
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
7 questions
The Story of Books
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
Discover more resources for English
10 questions
Latin Bases claus(clois,clos, clud, clus) and ped
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
7 questions
The Story of Books
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Figurative Language Review
Quiz
•
8th Grade
8 questions
Vocabulary 18-25 Flashcards
Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons
Quiz
•
8th Grade
10 questions
Arguments and Claims Vocabulary
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
5 questions
Text Structures
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade
10 questions
Vocabulary 26-35 Flashcards
Flashcard
•
6th - 8th Grade
