WorksheetsAsynchronous WS- Synonym, Antonym, and Definition Clues
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 30mins
1.1. Henry wanted to pull out his canine tooth, which is a pointed tooth often used for firmly holding food in order to tear it apart.
What does canine mean?
(a)
1.2. Henry wanted to pull out his canine tooth, which is a pointed tooth often used for firmly holding food in order to tear it apart.
What clues gave you an idea of what the word means?
no clue was given
the words "pull out" and the synonym
the signal word "tooth" and the antonym
the signal words "which is" and the definition
2.1. The “Empire State Building” is a skyscraper. It is a very tall building.
What does skyscraper mean?
(a)
2.2. The “Empire State Building” is a skyscraper. It is a very tall building.
What clue/s gave you an idea of what the word means?
a definition was signaled by the words "which means that"
an antonym gave me an idea
definition is given in the second sentence
a synonym was signaled by a comma
3.1. Erwin was venturesome enough to try the Space Shuttle, unlike Justin who's unadventurous because he was scared of the ride’s speed and height.
What does venturesome mean?
(a)
3.2. Erwin was venturesome enough to try the Space Shuttle, unlike Justin who's unadventurous because was scared of the ride’s speed and height.
What clues gave you an idea of what the word means?
the synonym of the word is given
the words "try the Space Shuttle"
my background knowledge game me an idea
the signal word "unlike" and the antonym given
4.1 Cassie and Carly are twins. Their coach said Cassie is a graceful dancer unlike Carly who needs to practice more because her movements are stiff.
What does stiff mean?
(a)
4.2. Cassie and Carly are twins. Their coach said Cassie is a graceful dancer unlike Carly who needs to practice more because her movements are stiff.
What clues gave you an idea of what the word means?
the signal word "said"
the signal word "twins"
the signal word "unlike"
the signal word "dancer"
5.1. Carlos felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words. He wanted to say sorry to his brother.
What does remorse mean?
(a)
5.2. Carlos felt remorse, or shame, for his harsh words. He wanted to say sorry to his brother.
What clues gave you an idea of what the word means?
"or" signals the synonym "shame"
"for" signals antonym "harsh words"
"wanted" signals the definition say sorry
no definite clue was given in the sentence
6.1. Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, or hail.
What does precipitation mean?
(a)
6.2. Precipitation is water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, or hail.
What clues gave you an idea of what the word means?
no clue was given
synonym of the word is given
antonym of the word is given
definition of the word is given
7.1. My friend, Tamara, is very gullible compared to Sam. Tamara get scared easily when I tell her about the monster under my bed, but Sam just laughs about it and does not believe right away.
What does gullible mean?
(a)
7.2. My friend, Tamara, is very gullible compared to Sam. Tamara get scared easily when I tell her about the monster under my bed, but Sam just laughs about it and does not believe right away.
What clues gave you an idea of what the word means?
the words "sacred easily"
signal words "but" and "not"
the words "just laughs about it
signal words "tell" and compared
