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Word relationships and usage

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

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1.

Select the synonym of the word in bold.

Are the berries hard and green? If they are still firm, then they aren't ripe yet.

a)

firm

b)

green

c)

yet

d)

ripe

2.

Select the synonym of the word in bold:

Mrs. Barnett will announce the finalists of the art contest today. Next week, the principal will declare the grand prize winner.

a)

grand

b)

winner

c)

finalists

d)

declare

3.

Select the antonym of the word in bold:

The fisherman left the smooth water of the sheltered harbor. Out on the open sea, rough waves tossed his boat back and forth.

a)

sheltered

b)

back

c)

rough

d)

harbor

4.

Select the antonym of the word in bold:

Riding a bicycle is fun, but it can be dangerous. To stay safe while riding, always wear a helmet.

a)

fun

b)

safe

c)

wear

d)

always

5.

Select the antonym of the word in bold:

The busy chef was frustrated to find that there wasn't a single sharp knife in the kitchen. All of the knives had grown dull over time.

a)

dull

b)

busy

c)

grown

d)

frusterated

6.

Which word suggests more intelligence

a)

Smart

b)

Brilliant

7.

Which is more intense

a)

Feeling unhappy

b)

Feeling miserable

8.

Which is more official?

a)

Decreeing something

b)

Saying something

9.

Which phrase has a more negative connotation

a)

Scrutinizing someone's outfit

b)

Studying someone's outfit

10.

Which phrase has a more negative connotation?

a)

To exploit something

b)

To use something

11.

Which phrase has a more positive connotation?

a)

A cowardly leader

b)

A prudent leader

12.

What does bore mean in this sentence?

I didn't like the book because the main character is a bore.

a)

Bore verb to make a hole

b)

Bore noun someone or something that is not interesting

13.

On our plot in the community garden, we grew beans and squash.

a)

Plot noun a piece of land

b)

Plot verb to make a plan

14.

Which sentence uses this meaning of dial?

dial verb to enter a telephone number to make a call

a)

If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen

b)

Which dial do I turn to sharpen the image on the screen?

15.

Which sentence uses this meaning of charm?

Charm noun a small object worn on a necklace or bracelet

a)

Every day Tara wears her favorite charm, a sparkling blue stone.

b)

Leo can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!