10.1 Homonyms, Antonyms, and Synonyms

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word.

Standing behind the mound, the catcher (threw/through) the ball to the pitcher.

• Threw

• Through

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Select the synonym of the underlined word.

The ancient colosseum in Rome is nestled among modern amenities.

• contemporary

• sturdy

• decorated

• old

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word.

After packing my suitcase, I realized I had packed (to/too/two) many pairs of shoes.

• to

• too

• two

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Select the antonym of the underlined word.

We will end war by making peace more desirable.

• tranquility

• calm

• chaos

• harmony

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word.

The baker was covered in (flower/flour) after making his specialty cupcakes.

• Flour

• Flower

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Select the antonym of the underlined word.

She was elated to be chosen for the award.

• disappointed

• excited

• nervous

• proud

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word.

The sun peeked over the (dessert/desert) horizon to the east.

• Dessert

• Desert

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Select the synonym of the underlined word.

Frequently, this includes individual liberty and freedom of expression.

• freedom

• happiness

• tranquility

• restraint

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word.

The team was devastated to (lose/loose) in the championship game.

• lose

• loose

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Select the correct spelling of the underlined word.

The children held their breath as the bus drove (threw/through) the tunnel, hoping their wishes would come true.

• threw

• through

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A