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Grade 8 Using Synonyms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

to disappear or cease to exist

a)

awed

b)

woe

c)

perish

d)

lurch

2.

sorrow, deep suffering

a)

lurch

b)

hysteria

c)

perish

d)

woe

3.

being free from disturbance

synonyms: include calm, serenity, free from bother, undisturbed.

a)

tranquility

b)

hysteria

c)

perish

d)

anonymous

4.

to stumble, fall, ungraceful movement.

a)

tranquility

b)

lurch

c)

awed

d)

anonymous

5.

craziness, going off the deep end, over the top.

a)

tranquility

b)

lurch

c)

awed

d)

hysteria

6.

submissiveness, not arrogant.

a)

tranquility

b)

lurch

c)

awed

d)

humility

7.

secret, unnamed, in the dark.

a)

tranquility

b)

anonymous

c)

awed

d)

humility

8.

overwhelmed, impressed, stunned, blown away.

a)

tranquility

b)

anonymous

c)

awed

d)

humility

9.

good for you, nutritious, beneficial, positive, sound.

a)

wholesome

b)

anonymous

c)

awed

d)

humility

10.

correct, good, appropriate, official.

a)

wholesome

b)

anonymous

c)

valid

d)

humility

11.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: Despite her impressive accomplishments, the scientist kept her attitude of (a)   .

12.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: We were definitely (a)   the first time we visited the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.

13.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: “My heart is broken,” sighed the heroine of the drama, “and I know I shall (a)   before the sun rises.”

14.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: Anyone who wishes to try out for the soccer team must have a(n) (a)   certificate of good health from a doctor.

15.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: The Bosnian people suffered much (a)   in the brutal war.

16.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: As the asteroid approached Earth, the people’s (a)   grew.

17.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: The engine started at last and the moped began to (a)   forward.

18.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: The person who donated $10,000 wished to remain (a)   .

19.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: It’s important that the food you eat is (a)   and fresh.

20.

Write the vocabulary word that best completes each sentence.

Sentence: After an especially busy day, I enjoy the (a)   of lying on my bed listening to some quiet music.