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Synonyms Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

From the expression of pain on his face, it was obvious that he was badly hurt.

a)

known

b)

apparent

c)

clear

2.

They were reluctant to venture outdoors because of the storm warning.

a)

cautious

b)

unwilling

c)

eager

3.

The members of the team all had a feeling of dejection when they lost the championship match.

a)

pain

b)

sadness

c)

gloom

4.

The lady who dyed her hair in red, was conspicuous in the party.

a)

easily seen

b)

well-known

c)

well-liked

5.

The flood waters began to recede, after the villagers had cleared the drains.

a)

increase

b)

retreat

c)

disappear

6.

Because Bill had squandered his wealth on foolish things, his brother had to lend him money.

a)

lost

b)

wasted

c)

used

7.

Jonathan was elated when he heard he had passed his exams for the school of his choice.

a)

Excited

b)

Unbothered

c)

Pleased

8.

We had an inadequate amount of funds for the three day journey, so we only purchased items that were absolutely necessary.

a)

abundant

b)

unlimited

c)

insufficient

9.

Kimmy apologised for the grave mistake she had made which caused the entire team to fail.

a)

bold

b)

serious

c)

light

10.

Kevin's mother reprimanded him for not washing the dishes.

a)

scolded

b)

warned

c)

rewarded

11.

My stuffed toy is so tattered that it cannot be repaired.

a)

soiled

b)

torn

c)

broken

12.

Because of their rowdy behaviour during the ceremony, they were asked to leave.

a)

quiet

b)

impressive

c)

noisy

13.

As Mrs. Payne entered the house it was obvious that it had been vacant for a long time, all the furniture was covered with dust.

a)

dirty

b)

empty

c)

occupied

14.

Be punctual. If you are late, we will leave without you.

a)

arrive

b)

early

c)

absent

15.

The entire class was sent home, because they were inappropriately dressed for school.

a)

suitably

b)

well dressed

c)

unsuitably

16.

All of the students did well on the test because it was not complicated.

a)

challenging

b)

done

c)

easy

17.

Even though the woman was convincing, the jeweller could spot that the diamond was artificial.

a)

genuine

b)

fake

c)

beautiful

18.

Due to the current pandemic, it is uncertain as to when school will resume face to face.

a)

restart

b)

end

c)

complete

19.
Synonyms are words that...
a)
have the same meaning.
b)
have opposite meanings.
20.
I admire how hard my father works to provide for his family.
a)
respect
b)
forgive
c)
ignore
d)
believe
21.
It was frigid during the Ice Age.
a)
rainy
b)
windy
c)
cold
d)
hot
22.
Mrs. Meade gave a brief lesson and then we practice writing a thesis.
a)
long
b)
boring
c)
exciting
d)
short
23.
Cobin went to the doctor for his annual check-up. 
a)
monthly
b)
yearly
c)
boring
d)
exciting
24.
Maroo investigated the dark cave. 
a)
explored
b)
climbed
c)
opened
d)
chiseled 
25.
The pepperoni pizza was a circular shape. 
a)
square
b)
large
c)
paper
d)
round
26.
It was cruel to take the food from the hungry dog.
a)
funny
b)
unkind
c)
sad
d)
nice
27.
Ainsley was generous and gave Ryleigh money from her bank account. 
a)
old
b)
smiling
c)
mean
d)
unselfish
28.
Claudio complimented Cammien on his work. 
a)
praised
b)
hurt
c)
insulted
d)
embarrassed 
29.
Matt told me a humorous story. 
a)
scary
b)
sad
c)
funny
d)
boring
30.
When Mrs. Meade fell, she injured herself. 
a)
cleaned
b)
upset
c)
dried
d)
hurt