Context Clues - Synonyms

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word in this passage is a synonym for cheerful?
Patty was feeling cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was happy because she was going to the water park that day.

feeling

downstairs

happy

going

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of cheerful?
Patty was feeling cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was happy because she was going to the water park that day.

sick or unwell

curious and eager to know

content or full of joy

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word in this passage is a synonym for device?
In 2014, a team in Sweden was trying to make a tool that could turn a dog's thoughts into words. The device, called No More Woof, would be a lightweight headset. It would record information about the dog's brainwaves.

tool

dog

thoughts

words

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of device?
In 2014, a team in Sweden was trying to make a tool that could turn a dog's thoughts into words. The device, called No More Woof, would be a lightweight headset. It would record information about the dog's brainwaves.

an object with a certain purpose

a strange object or material

something that is not real

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word in this passage is a synonym for blizzard?
Near the end of December 2010, a blizzard hit the northeastern United States. The snowstorm left thousands of travelers stuck. Airplanes were grounded, and streets were not plowed.

snowstorm

travelers

airplanes

plowed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of blizzard?
Near the end of December 2010, a blizzard hit the northeastern United States. The snowstorm left thousands of travelers stuck. Airplanes were grounded, and streets were not plowed.

cold temperatures

freezing rain

fast, heavy snowfall

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word in this passage is a synonym for burrow?
Many different animals burrow into the ground to make their homes. Bears are probably the largest animals to do so. Some bears live in caves, but others tunnel into the earth to make their dens.

animals

bears

caves

tunnel

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Context Clues - Synonyms

Which word in this passage is a synonym for cheerful?
Patty was feeling cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was happy because she was going to the water park that day.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of cheerful?
Patty was feeling cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was happy because she was going to the water park that day.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for device?
In 2014, a team in Sweden was trying to make a tool that could turn a dog's thoughts into words. The device, called No More Woof, would be a lightweight headset. It would record information about the dog's brainwaves.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of device?
In 2014, a team in Sweden was trying to make a tool that could turn a dog's thoughts into words. The device, called No More Woof, would be a lightweight headset. It would record information about the dog's brainwaves.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for blizzard?
Near the end of December 2010, a blizzard hit the northeastern United States. The snowstorm left thousands of travelers stuck. Airplanes were grounded, and streets were not plowed.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of blizzard?
Near the end of December 2010, a blizzard hit the northeastern United States. The snowstorm left thousands of travelers stuck. Airplanes were grounded, and streets were not plowed.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for burrow?
Many different animals burrow into the ground to make their homes. Bears are probably the largest animals to do so. Some bears live in caves, but others tunnel into the earth to make their dens.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of burrow?
Many different animals burrow into the ground to make their homes. Bears are probably the largest animals to do so. Some bears live in caves, but others tunnel into the earth to make their dens.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for purchase?
Many people bring their own bags to the supermarket. But people may be more likely to buy unhealthy food when they do. People may purchase sweets and snacks as a reward for doing something good.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of purchase?
Many people bring their own bags to the supermarket. But people may be more likely to buy unhealthy food when they do. People may purchase sweets and snacks as a reward for doing something good.

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Context Clues - Synonyms

Which word in this passage is a synonym for cheerful?Patty was feeling cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was happy because she was going to the water park that day.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of cheerful?Patty was feeling cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was happy because she was going to the water park that day.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for device?In 2014, a team in Sweden was trying to make a tool that could turn a dog's thoughts into words. The device, called No More Woof, would be a lightweight headset. It would record information about the dog's brainwaves.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of device?In 2014, a team in Sweden was trying to make a tool that could turn a dog's thoughts into words. The device, called No More Woof, would be a lightweight headset. It would record information about the dog's brainwaves.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for blizzard?Near the end of December 2010, a blizzard hit the northeastern United States. The snowstorm left thousands of travelers stuck. Airplanes were grounded, and streets were not plowed.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of blizzard?Near the end of December 2010, a blizzard hit the northeastern United States. The snowstorm left thousands of travelers stuck. Airplanes were grounded, and streets were not plowed.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for burrow?Many different animals burrow into the ground to make their homes. Bears are probably the largest animals to do so. Some bears live in caves, but others tunnel into the earth to make their dens.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of burrow?Many different animals burrow into the ground to make their homes. Bears are probably the largest animals to do so. Some bears live in caves, but others tunnel into the earth to make their dens.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for purchase?Many people bring their own bags to the supermarket. But people may be more likely to buy unhealthy food when they do. People may purchase sweets and snacks as a reward for doing something good.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of purchase?Many people bring their own bags to the supermarket. But people may be more likely to buy unhealthy food when they do. People may purchase sweets and snacks as a reward for doing something good.

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Which word in this passage is a synonym for cheerful?
Patty was feeling cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was happy because she was going to the water park that day.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of cheerful?
Patty was feeling cheerful as she got up and went downstairs. She was happy because she was going to the water park that day.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for device?
In 2014, a team in Sweden was trying to make a tool that could turn a dog's thoughts into words. The device, called No More Woof, would be a lightweight headset. It would record information about the dog's brainwaves.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of device?
In 2014, a team in Sweden was trying to make a tool that could turn a dog's thoughts into words. The device, called No More Woof, would be a lightweight headset. It would record information about the dog's brainwaves.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for blizzard?
Near the end of December 2010, a blizzard hit the northeastern United States. The snowstorm left thousands of travelers stuck. Airplanes were grounded, and streets were not plowed.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of blizzard?
Near the end of December 2010, a blizzard hit the northeastern United States. The snowstorm left thousands of travelers stuck. Airplanes were grounded, and streets were not plowed.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for burrow?
Many different animals burrow into the ground to make their homes. Bears are probably the largest animals to do so. Some bears live in caves, but others tunnel into the earth to make their dens.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of burrow?
Many different animals burrow into the ground to make their homes. Bears are probably the largest animals to do so. Some bears live in caves, but others tunnel into the earth to make their dens.

Which word in this passage is a synonym for purchase?
Many people bring their own bags to the supermarket. But people may be more likely to buy unhealthy food when they do. People may purchase sweets and snacks as a reward for doing something good.

Looking at the synonyms, what is the definition of purchase?
Many people bring their own bags to the supermarket. But people may be more likely to buy unhealthy food when they do. People may purchase sweets and snacks as a reward for doing something good.