Wordly Wise Book 9 Lesson 7

Choose a synonym for the underlined word:

Lisa became more voluble as she got more excited.

• Loud

• Chatty

• Shy

• Reserved

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose a synonym for the underlined world:

Marcus deemed it necessary to spend all weekend preparing his presentation.

• Suspected

• Imagined

• Doubted

• Considered

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Choose a synonym for the underlined word:

You can collect exorbitant fees for doing something everyone needs done but no one wants to do.

• Excessive

• Reasonable

• Inexpensive

• Expected

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose a synonym for the underlined word:

The organization offered a subsidy to researchers willing to study pond scum.

• Loan

• Plan

• License

• Grant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Chose a synonym for the underlined word:

Yvette belittled her contribution to the success of the project.

• Minimized

• Complimented

• Flattered

• Inflated

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Find an antonym for the underlined word:

Paul expected a censure for being out past curfew.

• Approval

• Disapproval

• Criticism

• Judgment

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Find an antonym for the underlined word:

The tree is moribund.

• Growing

• Dying

• Ailing

• Falling

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Find an antonym for the underlined word:

Alex was uncomfortable seeing amorous displays in public.

• Friendly

• Romantic

• Fickle

• Hateful

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Find an antonym for the underlined word:

He used his bonus to treat his parents to a sumptuous dinner.

• Luxurious

• Extravagant

• Expensive

• Meager

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Find an antonym for the underlined word:

Unfortunately, Greg is likely to divulge other people’s secrets.

• Reveal

• Conceal

• Disclose

• Tell

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4