Synonyms And Antonyms

Which word is a synonym for brilliant?

• Dull

• Ordinary

• Intelligent

• Dark

Answer explanation

A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same as another. 'Intelligent' is a synonym for 'brilliant.' 'Dull' and 'dark' are antonyms, and 'ordinary' means common, not brilliant.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Match each word to its antonym (a word with the opposite meaning).

• Agitated

• Polite

• Cowardly

• Brave

• Rude

• Calm

• Stingy

• Generous

Answer explanation

Each word is paired with its opposite. 'Stingy' is the opposite of generous, 'cowardly' is the opposite of brave, 'rude' is the opposite of polite, and 'agitated' is the opposite of calm.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Sort these word pairs into two groups: Synonyms (similar meaning) or Antonyms (opposite meaning).

Groups:

(a) Synonyms

,

(b) Antonyms

• begin - end

• huge - vast

• quick - rapid

• simple - complex

Answer explanation

'Synonyms' are words with similar meanings, like 'huge' and 'vast.' 'Antonyms' are words with opposite meanings, like 'simple' and 'complex.'

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

My friend was feeling jubilant after winning the game, but I felt the opposite because my team lost. Which word describes how I felt?

• Ecstatic

• Miserable

• Indifferent

• Confused

Answer explanation

'Jubilant' means feeling great joy. The opposite of that is feeling 'miserable' or very unhappy. 'Ecstatic' is a synonym for jubilant, and 'indifferent' means you don't care.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

To make a character seem extremely angry, which synonym for 'annoyed' would have the strongest effect?

• Bothered

• Irritated

• Furious

• Peeved

Answer explanation

While all the words mean some level of annoyance, 'furious' implies extreme, intense anger, which has the strongest effect. The other words suggest milder feelings.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Match each word to its closest synonym.

• Genuine

• Brief

• Crucial

• Abundant

• Short

• Authentic

• Plentiful

• Essential

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with another word that has a very similar meaning. 'Essential' means crucial, 'authentic' means genuine, 'abundant' means plentiful, and 'brief' means short.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word is an antonym for ancient?

• Old

• Modern

• Historic

• Elderly

Answer explanation

An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. 'Modern' is the opposite of 'ancient.' 'Old,' 'historic,' and 'elderly' are all related to age and are closer to synonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Both 'thrifty' and 'stingy' can mean being careful with money. Sort them by their connotation: Positive Feeling or Negative Feeling.

Groups:

(a) Positive Feeling

,

(b) Negative Feeling

• thrifty

• stingy

Answer explanation

Even though they have similar meanings, 'thrifty' has a positive connotation (wise, resourceful), while 'stingy' has a negative one (unwilling to spend, greedy).

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.8.5C

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The instructions for the project were very explicit. Which word below means the same as explicit in this sentence?

• Vague

• Confusing

• Clear

• Hidden

Answer explanation

'Explicit' means stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for doubt. 'Clear' is the best synonym. 'Vague' and 'confusing' are antonyms.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The movie started with a tranquil scene by a lake, but it quickly became the opposite. Which word describes the change?

• Peaceful

• Chaotic

• Serene

• Quiet

Answer explanation

'Tranquil' means calm and peaceful. The opposite of a calm scene is a 'chaotic' one, full of confusion and disorder. 'Peaceful,' 'serene,' and 'quiet' are synonyms for tranquil.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B