WorksheetsSynonym and Prefix Challenge
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which word is closest in meaning to "ancient"?
Modern
Old
New
Recent
Choose the best synonym for "brave" in the following sentence: "The firefighter was very ______ when he entered the burning building."
Timid
Courageous
Weak
Frightened
Which word best replaces "assist" in this sentence? "Can you assist me with my homework?"
Ignore
Help
Watch
Distract
Select the synonym for "rapid" that best fits the sentence: "The rabbit made a ______ escape from the fox."
Slow
Fast
Careful
Quiet
Which synonym for "purchase" best completes the sentence? "She went to the store to ______ a new backpack."
Sell
Buy
Borrow
Lose
Match the word "enormous" to its synonym.
Tiny
Huge
Short
Thin
Which synonym for "fragile" best fits the sentence? "The antique vase is very ______, so handle it with care."
Strong
Durable
Delicate
Heavy
Read the sentence and choose the best synonym for "generous": "Mr. Lee is known for being generous with his time and money."
Stingy
Kind
Greedy
Selfish
Which synonym for "predict" best completes the sentence? "Scientists ______ that the storm will reach the coast by midnight."
Forget
Announce
Forecast
Ignore
Choose the synonym for "reluctant" that best fits the sentence: "She was ______ to try the new food, but eventually tasted it."
Eager
Willing
Hesitant
Excited
Which word is the best synonym for "frequently" in the following context? "Because he travels for work, he is ______ away from home."
Rarely
Seldom
Often
Never
Select the synonym for "vanish" that best fits the sentence: "The magician made the rabbit ______ from the hat."
Appear
Disappear
Grow
Change
Which synonym for "content" best completes the sentence? "After finishing her project, Maria felt ______ with her work."
Upset
Satisfied
Angry
Nervous
Read the sentence and choose the best synonym for "unique": "Each snowflake is unique, with its own special pattern."
Common
Ordinary
Unusual
Usual
Which synonym for "cautious" best fits the sentence? "The hikers were ______ as they crossed the slippery rocks."
Careless
Reckless
Careful
Quick
Dinosaurs existed at the beginning of time.
These times were called ___historic.
If antifreeze is used in cars to prevent freezing in very cold temperatures, what does the prefix anti mean?
freezing something
going against freezing
warming things up
In order to bake a cake, you must first prepare the batter. The prefix pre- in the word prepare means:
after
before
until
move
The prefix RE- means "again," so if you REBUILD something, you:
build it for the first time
tear it down
build it again
fix it up
The building lockdown ended when they apprehended the criminal. Apprehend means...
to draw a detailed picture of
to believe in; to feel approval or agreement
to disobey a law or rule
to seize; to arrest
Young puppies tend to play fight and wrestle, which can make it look like they are being hostile when in reality they are just playing. Hostile means...
a comparison
to set free
to interest greatly; to charm
unfriendly; warlike
After helping sick animals, the wild animal rescue does their best to liberate the creatures so they can survive on their own. Liberate means...
a comparison
to set free
to interest greatly; to charm
unfriendly; warlike
If you are removing and opening the contents of a suitcase, you are:
unjust
unafraid
unpacking
illogical
A doctor must write a note for the pharmacist before you can purchase certain types of medicine. What is this note called?
postscription
antiscription
unscription
prescription
To transport across space and distance instantly is called what?
televise
teleport
telethon
telegraph
Where do you find a "subtitle?"
under the main title
on the last page of a book
On the dedication page
over the main title
