Synonyms And Antonyms

Which word is a synonym for diligent?

• Lazy

• Hardworking

• Careless

• Quick

Answer explanation

The word 'diligent' means showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. 'Hardworking' is the closest synonym. 'Lazy' and 'careless' are antonyms, and 'quick' relates to speed, not effort.

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 to its antonym (opposite).

• Significant

• Lethargic

• Modern

• Ancient

• Energetic

• Generous

• Stingy

• Trivial

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with its opposite: Trivial (unimportant) is the opposite of Significant (important). Generous is the opposite of Stingy. Lethargic (sluggish) is the opposite of Energetic. Ancient (very old) is the opposite of Modern.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

In which sentence is a part-to-whole relationship described?

• The keyboard is a key component of the computer.

• The computer sat on the desk.

• The game was loaded on the computer.

• The computer was a gift from my parents.

Answer explanation

A part-to-whole relationship is when one thing is a piece of another, larger thing. A keyboard is a part (component) of a whole computer. The other sentences describe location or origin, not a part-to-whole relationship.

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

Groups:

(a) Synonyms for 'Happy'

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(b) Synonyms for 'Sad'

• Elated

• Gloomy

• Miserable

• Sorrowful

• Cheerful

• Joyful

Answer explanation

The words are sorted into groups with similar meanings. 'Joyful,' 'cheerful,' and 'elated' are all synonyms for being happy. 'Gloomy,' 'miserable,' and 'sorrowful' are all synonyms for being sad.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

He didn't study for the test; consequently, he received a poor grade. What does 'consequently' indicate here?

• A result or effect

• A reason or cause

• A surprising event

• An additional fact

Answer explanation

'Consequently' is a cause-and-effect word that means 'as a result.' It connects the cause (not studying) to the effect (a poor grade).

The instructions for the project were so ambiguous that no one knew where to start. Which word is an antonym for 'ambiguous'?

• Confusing

• Vague

• Clear

• Difficult

Answer explanation

'Ambiguous' means unclear or having more than one possible meaning. 'Clear' is the direct opposite. 'Confusing' and 'vague' are synonyms for 'ambiguous'.

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 to its correct definition.

• No longer produced or used; out of date

• Obsolete

• Done as a result of a sudden impulse

• Meticulous

• Certain to happen; unavoidable

• Spontaneous

• Showing great attention to detail; very careful

• Inevitable

Answer explanation

Each word is correctly paired with its definition. 'Meticulous' means careful, 'spontaneous' means impulsive, 'inevitable' means unavoidable, and 'obsolete' means out of date.

Which word does not belong in this group of bicycle parts: spoke, pedal, handlebar, road?

• spoke

• pedal

• handlebar

• road

Answer explanation

A spoke, pedal, and handlebar are all parts of a bicycle (a part-to-whole relationship). A road is what a bicycle rides on, but it is not part of the bicycle itself.

Sort these words for 'big' by their intensity: Mild, Moderate, and Strong.

Groups:

(a) Mild

,

(b) Moderate

,

(c) Strong

• Big

• Large

• Huge

• Vast

• Gigantic

• Enormous

Answer explanation

These synonyms for 'big' are sorted by their level of intensity. 'Big' and 'large' are common, milder terms. 'Huge' and 'vast' suggest a greater size. 'Enormous' and 'gigantic' imply the most extreme size.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which of the following shows a part-to-whole relationship?

• Finger → Hand

• Hand → Finger

• Glove → Hand

• Hand → Arm

Answer explanation

A 'finger' is a part of the 'hand' (the whole). 'Hand → Finger' is a whole-to-part relationship. 'Glove → Hand' is an object-and-its-user relationship. 'Hand → Arm' is also a part-to-whole relationship, but 'Finger → Hand' is more specific.