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Synonyms Antonyms and Homonyms

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

Select the synonym of the underlined word.


Because softball involves moderate activity, players are likely to perspire during games.

a)

stretch

b)

breathe

c)

sprint

d)

sweat

2.

Select the antonym of the underlined word.


He turned off the oven and gave up cooking halfway through the complicated recipe.

a)

chaotic

b)

simple

c)

straightforward

d)

boring

3.

Select the antonym of the underlined word.


The bright sun shining through the window caused him to wake up earlier than planned.

a)

shining

b)

golden

c)

dark

d)

burning

4.

Select the antonym of the underlined word.


The stray dog looked starved and cold.

a)

full

b)

hungry

c)

empty

d)

bare

5.

"Voldemort was a malevolent force in the world -- cruel, violent, and evil." In the previous sentence, you can define the word "malevolent" through the use of:

a)

antonyms

b)

synonyms

c)

homonyms

d)

homophones

6.

The judge issued an injunction that ordered the accused criminal to remain under house arrest. what is the best synonym for "injunction?"

a)

official command

b)

question

c)

crime

d)

guilty verdict

7.

"The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs." What's an antonym for "diverted?"

a)

entertained

b)

bored

c)

satisfied

d)

punctured

8.

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

HDefinitions

9.

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

10.

We had so much fun at the party! Everyone had a terrific time.
This is an example of which type of context clue?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

11.

Select the synonym of the underlined word. The teacher's explanation was so __lucid__ that all the students understood the concept immediately.

a)

A) confusing

b)

B) clear

c)

C) vague

d)

D) ambiguous

12.

Select the antonym of the underlined word. The __ancient__ ruins were a popular tourist attraction.

a)

A) old

b)

B) historic

c)

C) modern

d)

D) antique

13.

Identify the homonym in the sentence: "The band played a lively tune as the sun set over the band of clouds."

a)

A) played

b)

B) lively

c)

C) tune

d)

D) band

14.

Select the synonym of the underlined word. The detective's __astute__ observations led to the quick resolution of the case.

a)

A) dull

b)

B) sharp

c)

C) slow

d)

D) lazy

15.

Select the antonym of the underlined word. The __fragile__ vase shattered when it fell off the shelf.

a)

A) delicate

b)

B) sturdy

c)

C) brittle

d)

D) weak