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WorksheetsChoosing Words Wisely
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which word or phrase would be the best choice to replace request in the sentence below?
"Maria participated in the civil rights protest to request the end of segregation.”
ask for
demand
beg for
deny
civil rights civ • il rights [SIV-ill RYTES] n. [from American English] the rights that are guaranteed to every person in a nation; rights that provide certain freedoms
Which sentence uses civil rights correctly?
My civil rights have been misplaced.
The civil rights are in the courthouse.
Voting is one of my civil rights.
The protestors took our civil rights.
segregate (v.) Definition: to separate and treat unfairly Synonyms: divide, split apart, isolate Antonyms: integrate, bring together
Which two words are antonyms of the verb segregate?
join
tear apart
unite
open
protest (n.) Definition: a public demand or complaint Synonyms: demonstration, rally Antonyms: acceptance, no action
Which two words are synonyms of the word protest?
strike
snarl
march
jump
Based on the definition, which word would be the best synonym for obsolete in the sentence below?
"My family decided to buy a new car because the one we have now is obsolete."
boring brokenoutdated dangerous
boring
broken
outdated
dangerous
Based on the definition, why is flatter not the best word in the sentence below?
"I have always admired the work of the children who fought for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s, so I wanted to write a poem that would flatter them.”
It is too formal and fancy for such a simple and casual sentence as this one.
It does not show that the writer is giving enough praise to the children.
It is not a word that should be used to describe children.
It does not mean to thank in a way that an admirer would thank someone.
Choose the best synonym for praise to complete the sentence.
"I have always admired the work of the children who fought for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s, so I wanted to write a poem that would (a) them."
Which sentence uses a pair of synonyms?
Because there was so much shouting, many of the protestors began screaming in order to be heard.
Although we were tired after the long hike into the woods, we were still energetic enough to make camp.
Despite all the exercise and the healthy eating habits, she still felt sick when she woke up in the morning.
The children were too excited about the next day to settle down in their peaceful surroundings.
Take a look at this thesaurus entry.
resist (v.) Definition: to attempt to counter the actions or effects of Synonyms: defy, fight, oppose Antonyms: give in, submit, surrender Based on the thesaurus entry, which word is also an antonym for the word “resist”?
dare
argue
accept
forget
Take a look at this thesaurus entry.
doubt (n.) Definition: the feeling of uncertainty or disbelief Synonyms: distrust, misgiving, suspicion Antonyms: belief, confidence, trust
Based on the thesaurus entry, which word is also a synonym for the word “doubt”?
question
faith
certainty
value
Take a look at this dictionary page.
echo e • cho [E-ko] n. [from Greek echo] a reflected sound that is heard repeatedly
eclipse
e • clipse [EH-klips] n. [from Greek ekleipsis]
the covering of one body in space by another
This dictionary page is missing
a set of guide words
the word’s origin
a definition
the syllable count
Take a look at this dictionary entry.
contest con • test (n.) kon-test [from Anglo-French or Latin] 1. a competition between rivals for a prize 2. a struggle for victory 3. a dispute; controversy
(v.) kuhn-test 4. to fight for in a battle 5. to call into question
According to the dictionary entry, which definition of the word "contest” is used in this sentence?
During the school meeting, our class vice president contested the decision that the pep rally would be canceled due to the rain.
definition 1
definition 2
definition 4
definition 5
To hear how a word is pronounced, the best resource to use is
a textbook glossary.
an index.
a thesaurus.
an online dictionary.
Which word is a synonym for the word "crown”?
sparkle
top
jewel
throne
