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WorksheetsWord Analysis Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 45mins
What is a synonym?
two words that sound the same
two words that mean the opposite
two words that sound the same but have different meanings
two words that have similar meanings
What is an antonym?
two words that rhyme
two words that mean the same thing
two words that mean the opposite
two words that sound the same but have different meanings
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Few people will willingly admit their own faults.
It is just human nature to __________ one's own shortcomings.
apprehend
chaotic
loathe
disclaim
Which reference material is used to find definitions of words?
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Atlas
Almanac
Which reference materials could be used to find information about George Washington? CHOOSE MORE THAN ONE!
Internet
Atlas
Almanac
Encyclopedia
Which reference material includes calendars?
Dictionary
Almanac
Atlas
Thesaurus
Which reference material would you use to plan a cross-country road trip?
Dictionary
Almanac
Atlas
Thesaurus
Which of the following would you find in a dictionary? You may choose more than one!
What the word means
How to pronounce the word
When the word was founded
How to spell the word
The dictionary definition refers to
denotation
connotation
synonym
antonym
glossary
The connotation of a word can be
positive
negative
neutral
true
false
What is an example of denotation?
Childish being negative while youthful is positive
Dreamer- a person who is dreaming or has dreams
Candy apples are very delicious.
How have you been?
Is this an example of a positive connotation?
“She has a very energetic mindset!”
Yes!
No!
Maybe!
Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Hint: Determine the connotation (positive or negative) through context clues.
My friend is very careful about spending money. I admire that, so I call him ______________.
thrifty
stingy
miserly
selfish
What is a positive connotation of ugly?
unattractive
gruesome
cute
What is the denotation of gathering?
jump
to bring together
sweetly held
Dianna has a vast amount of friends in all different cliques in school.
The Greek root for birth or race is gen.
Which word would correctly complete the sentence below.
Sylvia's great-grandparents were the first ____________ to see a man walk on the moon.
progeny
genre
generation
general
Most comic book villains undergo a metamorphasis, before they become evil.
What do you think the Greek root morph means?
evil
bad
different
form
The Latin root for place is loc.
Read the sentence below.
During the Region 4 Soccer Championship, Zacari dislocated his shoulder making the winning goal.
What does the word dislocated most likely mean?
hit in to place
not in place
in the right place
all over the place
Many doctors prescribe their patients vitamins to help their bodies function properly.
What do you think the Latin root vita means?
life
small
nutrients
vegetables
What is the Greek root in these words?
signature, signal, significant
(a)
The Greek root for write is graph.
Read the sentence below.
Anayeli earns extra money for college, by doing calligraphy for quinceañera and wedding invitations.
What does the word calligraphy most likely mean?
required writing
organized writing
personal writing
beautiful writing
