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PSSA Vocab

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

antonyms

a)

opposite of another word

b)

same as another word

c)

word that sounds like another word

2.

synonyms

a)

same as another word

b)

opposite of another word

c)

One of two or more words pronounced alike but different in spelling or meaning

3.

homophones

a)

One of two or more words pronounced alike but different in spelling or meaning

b)

A word that is the opposite of another word

c)

To make a judgment based on reasoning rather than on direct or explicit statement or a conclusion based on facts or circumstances

4.

infer

a)

To make a judgment based on reasoning rather than on direct or explicit statement or a conclusion based on facts or circumstances

b)

guessing

c)

having fun

5.

main idea

a)

main idea of a paragraph is the author's message about the topic it is often expressed directly or it can be implied

b)

same

c)

opposite

d)

I don't know

6.

setting

a)

i am dumb

b)

i don't care

c)

time and place of event

7.

theme

a)

A topic of discussion or writing. A major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work.

b)

simile

c)

antonym

d)

i have no idea

8.

Ending of a story

a)

simile

b)

conclusion

c)

Ending

9.

Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings, and may be pronounced differently

a)

homograph

b)

homophone

10.

similarity

a)

Something that is to be the same as

b)

Something that is to be the opposite as

11.

compare

a)

I don't Know

b)

Placing together characters, situations or ideas to show common or differing features in literary selections

c)

simile

12.

contrast

a)

To compare or appraise differences.

b)

have fun

c)

I don't know

d)

tell what is false

e)

to tell what is true