UNIT 6 TEST Synonyms and Antonyms

For the underlined word, determine its meaning based on the context of the sentence.

The swagger he displayed as he entered into the room was obvious.

• entered the room with fear

• entered the room with confidence

• entered the room skipping

• entered the room running

Fill in the blank with the correct synonym.

When you honor your family with your hard work, you most likely have _______ in yourself.

• emotions

• trust

• fear

• pride

Which synonym for quit, best completes the sentence.

The car engine quit in the middle of the intersection.

• stalled

• turned off

• ceased

• stopped

Which word best completes the following?

Will you _________ at the poetry reading tonight?

• talk

• drone

• stand up

• recite

Which word best completes the following?

The colonists decided to ______ when the tax was imposed.

• revolt

• protest

• disgust

• rancid

Which antonym set, best completes the sentence?

I thought my excuse for being late was _________, but the teacher found it _________.

• untamed /realistic

• fearful / treacherous

• backward / forward

• realistic / unbelievable

Which antonym set, best completes the sentence?

The child was so _______ by the kitten, he ________ it away.

• wild / untamed

• realistic / unbelievable

• frightened / excited

• excited / frightened

Which set of antonyms completes the sentence best?

Your argument for additional teachers isn't _______ at all; it seems very ______.

• sensible / serious

• sensible / ridiculous

• ridiculous / damaged

• ridiculous / sensible

Which set of antonyms completes the sentence best?

Unlike my ______ brother, I have always been _______ of high places.

• fearful / adventurous

• adventurous / fearful

• adventurous / realistic

• exhausted / untamed

Which synonym best completes the sentence?

The onlookers were ______ by the vicious outburst.

• stunned

• amazed

• surprised

• lost