Synonyms And Antonyms

Which word is a synonym for diligent?

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Quick

Answer explanation

A diligent person is someone who is hardworking and careful in their tasks. 'Lazy' and 'careless' are antonyms, and 'quick' describes speed, not effort.

Match each word to its antonym (opposite).

• Energetic

• Lethargic

• Pessimistic

• Generous

• Stingy

• Optimistic

• Shy

• Gregarious

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with its opposite: Gregarious (sociable) is the opposite of shy, lethargic (sluggish) is the opposite of energetic, optimistic (hopeful) is the opposite of pessimistic, and generous is the opposite of stingy.

In the sentence, 'His reason for being late seemed trivial,' which word means the opposite of trivial?

• Significant

• Silly

• Unbelievable

• Common

Answer explanation

'Trivial' means unimportant or of little value. The opposite is 'significant,' which means important. 'Silly' is a synonym, while 'unbelievable' and 'common' have different meanings.

Sort these words into the correct group: Words for Speaking or Words for Moving.

Groups:

(a) Words for Speaking

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(b) Words for Moving

• Declare

• Mutter

• Stroll

• Dash

• Whisper

• Trudge

Answer explanation

The words are grouped based on their meaning. 'Mutter,' 'whisper,' and 'declare' are all ways of speaking. 'Stroll,' 'dash,' and 'trudge' are all ways of moving.

Which sentence correctly shows a part-to-whole relationship?

• The team celebrated its victory.

• Each stanza in the poem had four lines.

• The author wrote a new book.

• The forest was full of tall trees.

Answer explanation

A 'stanza' is a part of a whole 'poem'. The other options do not show a direct part-to-whole relationship in the same way.

Match each word to its closest synonym.

• Unclear

• Crucial

• Tired

• Abundant

• Vital

• Weary

• Plentiful

• Ambiguous

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with a word that has a very similar meaning: Ambiguous means unclear, crucial means vital or very important, abundant means plentiful, and weary means tired.

He didn't study for the test; consequently, he failed. Which word could replace consequently without changing the meaning?

• However

• Because

• Therefore

• Although

Answer explanation

'Consequently' is a cause-and-effect word that means 'as a result.' 'Therefore' is a direct synonym that also indicates a result. 'However' and 'although' show contrast, and 'because' introduces a cause.

Group these words into two sets of synonyms.

Groups:

(a) Words meaning 'Large'

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(b) Words meaning 'Small'

• Huge

• Enormous

• Tiny

• Small

• Minute

• Vast

Answer explanation

The words are grouped with their synonyms. 'Huge,' 'enormous,' and 'vast' all mean very large. 'Tiny,' 'small,' and 'minute' all mean very small.

Which word is an antonym for hostile?

• Angry

• Friendly

• Scared

• Loud

Answer explanation

'Hostile' means unfriendly or aggressive. 'Friendly' is its direct opposite. 'Angry' is a synonym, while 'scared' and 'loud' are unrelated feelings or characteristics.

The artist was so meticulous that she spent an hour on a single brushstroke. What does meticulous mean?

• Extremely careful and precise

• Fast and efficient

• Creative and original

• Lazy and unconcerned

Answer explanation

The context that she 'spent an hour on a single brushstroke' shows that 'meticulous' means being very careful and paying close attention to detail. The other options are either opposites or unrelated.