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

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which synonym for quit, best completes the sentence.

The car engine quit in the middle of the intersection.

• stalled

• turned off

• ceased

• stopped

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Which word best completes the following?

Will you _________ at the poetry reading tonight?

• talk

• drone

• stand up

• recite

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which word best completes the following?

The colonists decided to ______ when the tax was imposed.

• revolt

• protest

• disgust

• rancid

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

Which synonym best completes the sentence?

The onlookers were ______ by the vicious outburst.

• stunned

• amazed

• surprised

• lost

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A