Synonyms and Antonyms

I felt sorry for the poor pathetic dog after he was dropped off along the road in the rain.
Using the synonym clue, the word pathetic in this sentence means
 

• joyful
• happy
• cheerful
• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Hurricane Katrina caused a great cataclysm - New Orleans was a disaster.
Using the synonym clue, the word cataclysm in this sentence means

• disaster
• miracle
• wonder
• session

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

It is better to allow someone to make up their own mind about something, than to feel the need to coerce, or force, them over to your side.
Using the synonym clue, the word coerce in this sentence means

• believe
• recover
• wreck
• force

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

The boy hurried precipitously to get his homework done so that he could play basketball before going to bed.
Using the synonym clue, the word precipitously in this sentence means
 

• carelessly
• carefully
• cautiously
• exact

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Without thinking, she inadvertently knocked the priceless vase off of the table.
Using the synonym clue, the word inadvertently in this sentence means
 

• accidentally
• purposefully
• meanly
• expensive

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
The PREDATOR was lurking in the weeds watching for its lunch. 

• prey
• buyer
• hunter
• farm

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
Even though the video was BRIEF, it still contained a lot of information. 

• long
• minute
• little
• short

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters.
The librarian was METHODICAL about how she put the books on the shelves in order to make it easy for students to find a certain book.  

• random
• orderly
• organized
• neat

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 
Not only did the basketball player INJURE his ankle, but also his wrist.  

• heal
• harm
• break
• wrap

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capital letters. 
After breaking the vase, the boy tried to FIX it so he wouldn't get in trouble.

• mend
• repair
• break
• quit

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A