WorksheetsWord Relationships
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 24mins
Is the meaning of the bold phrase literal or figurative? My brother was boiling mad when I borrowed his game without asking.
Figurative
Literal
Match each word to its synonym (a word with a similar meaning).
ancient
very old
brief
short
vast
huge
Sort these words by their connotation: Positive or Negative.
determined
stubborn
confident
arrogant
Which analogy shows a relationship of an object to its function?
Key : Unlock
Night : Day
Puppy : Dog
Finger : Hand
Choose the word that best shows a cause-and-effect relationship. I stayed up late studying, _____ I was very tired the next morning.
so
but
while
or
Match each signal word to the relationship it shows in a sentence.
because
Introduces a cause or reason
therefore
Introduces an effect or result
for example
Introduces a specific illustration
In the sentence, 'The keyboard is an essential part of a computer,' what is the relationship between the two words?
Part to whole
Cause and effect
Synonyms
Antonyms
Sort these words into the correct groups: Tools or Feelings.
hammer
joyful
wrench
anxious
saw
excited
Which word suggests a faster, more hurried movement than 'walked'? She _____ across the street to avoid the rain.
scurried
strolled
ambled
wandered
What relationship is shown in the analogy COLD : FREEZING :: WARM : HOT?
Intensity (less to more)
Antonyms (opposites)
Part to whole
Object to action
Match each word to its antonym (a word with the opposite meaning).
generous
selfish
brave
cowardly
calm
anxious
simple
complex
What does the figurative phrase 'I'm all ears' actually mean?
I am listening very carefully.
My ears are very large.
I can't hear you.
I am not interested.
Sort these words by intensity, from weakest to strongest action: Weakest Action or Strongest Action.
tap
smash
push
shove
Complete the analogy. Just as a petal is part of a flower, a _____ is part of a book.
page
library
author
story
Match each analogy to the relationship it describes.
leaf : tree :: finger : hand
Part to Whole
happy : joyful :: mad : furious
Synonyms of different intensity
up : down :: left : right
Antonyms (opposites)
Which word does not belong in this group of words?
Sofa
Chair
Table
Spoon
If you wanted to describe a house as old but in a charming way, which word is best? The cottage by the sea was old and _____.
quaint
decrepit
ancient
worn-out
Classify each phrase as having a Literal or Figurative meaning.
He ran as fast as the wind.
The car is red.
She has a heart of gold.
The book is on the table.
In the sentence, 'The power went out as a result of the storm,' what was the CAUSE?
the storm
the power went out
the lights flickered
it got dark
Which word has a more negative connotation than 'thin'? After being lost for days, the hiker looked tired and _____.
gaunt
slender
slim
lean
