Synonyms And Antonyms

Which word is a synonym for diligent?

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Quick

Answer explanation

'Diligent' means showing care and conscientiousness in one's work, which is the same as 'hardworking'. The other options are either antonyms or unrelated.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each word with its antonym (opposite).

• Cowardly

• Optimistic

• Rare

• Generous

• Selfish

• Brave

• Pessimistic

• Frequent

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with its direct opposite: optimistic/pessimistic, generous/selfish, brave/cowardly, and frequent/rare.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Sort these items into the correct categories: Kitchen Utensils or Art Supplies.

Groups:

(a) Kitchen Utensils

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(b) Art Supplies

• charcoal

• easel

• ladle

• palette

• spatula

• whisk

Answer explanation

The words are grouped based on their function. A spatula, whisk, and ladle are used for cooking, while an easel, palette, and charcoal are used for creating art.

My friend is usually very talkative, but today she was surprisingly reserved. What is the antonym of 'reserved' in this sentence?

• Quiet

• Outgoing

• Thoughtful

• Shy

Answer explanation

'Reserved' means quiet and slow to show emotion. 'Outgoing' is the opposite, meaning friendly and socially confident. 'Quiet' and 'shy' are synonyms, not antonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In the relationship between a 'pixel' and a 'screen', what is the 'pixel'?

• The whole object

• A part of the whole

• The cause

• The effect

Answer explanation

A pixel is one of the many tiny dots that make up a digital screen. Therefore, it is a part of the whole screen.

Match each word to its closest synonym.

• Plentiful

• Crucial

• Strange

• Bizarre

• Sluggish

• Lethargic

• Vital

• Abundant

Answer explanation

Each word is paired with another word that has a very similar meaning: crucial/vital, bizarre/strange, abundant/plentiful, and lethargic/sluggish.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word best completes the sentence to show an effect? "I studied hard for the test; ________, I got a good grade."

• however

• consequently

• although

• meanwhile

Answer explanation

'Consequently' means 'as a result' and correctly shows that getting a good grade was the effect of studying hard. 'However' and 'although' show contrast.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Group these words into two synonym categories: Words for 'Happy' and Words for 'Sad'.

Groups:

(a) Words for 'Happy'

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(b) Words for 'Sad'

• somber

• cheerful

• joyful

• melancholy

• dejected

• gleeful

Answer explanation

The words are sorted based on their meaning. 'Joyful,' 'cheerful,' and 'gleeful' are all synonyms for 'happy,' while 'melancholy,' 'dejected,' and 'somber' are synonyms for 'sad.'

Which of the following is an antonym for permanent?

• Lasting

• Temporary

• Constant

• Eternal

Answer explanation

'Permanent' means lasting forever, while 'temporary' means lasting for only a limited time. 'Lasting', 'constant', and 'eternal' are synonyms or related to 'permanent'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each 'part' to the 'whole' it belongs to.

• Flower

• Chapter

• Car

• Keyboard

• Computer

• Petal

• Book

• Engine

Answer explanation

Each option is a component of the corresponding match. A petal is part of a flower, a keyboard is part of a computer, a chapter is part of a book, and an engine is part of a car.