Grade 10 Synonyms

There was some controversy about the new school dress code.  While most parents and teachers were in favor of the new code, many students were not.

         

          What does the word controversy mean as it is used in the sentence?

• surprise

• disagreement

• arrangement

• conversation

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the camping trip; she had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions?

 

What does the word apprehensive mean as it is used in the sentence?

• worried

• angry

• excitement

• sad

As the author of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling is a prominent writer in the field of children’s literature.

 

          What does the word prominent mean as it is used in the sentence?

• knowledgeable

• well-known

• lucky

• wealthy

David knew that the advanced studies program was rigorous.  It would require a great deal of reading and homework.

 

What does the word rigorous mean as it is used in the sentence?

• boring

• difficult

• surprising

• advanced

The shallow river was usually easy for hikers to wade across.  However, the recent heavy rains had turned it into a rushing torrent, too treacherous to cross.

 

What does the word treacherous mean as it is used in the sentence?

• dangerous

• wet

• dirty

• deep

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher.  It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.

 

          What does the word monotonous mean as it is used in the sentence?

• inspiring

• disgusting

• boring

• sad

Greg was quite conspicuous with his neon colored t-shirt and jester’s hat.  It was easy to spot him in the crowd.

 

          What does the word conspicuous mean as it is used in the sentence?

• interesting

• tall

• noticeable

• weird

Everyone knew that Rachel would get to sing the solo in the show.  She had the best voice.  It was inevitable.

 

What does the word inevitable mean as it is used in the sentence?

• upsetting

• expected

• unfair

• uncertain

The babysitter had to come up with a new tactic to ease the child’s crying when her balloon floated away.

 

What does the word tactic mean as it is used in the sentence?

• adventure

• rule

• strategy

• toy

The goal of the non-profit organization is to abolish homelessness in the community by teaching people how to build houses.

 

What does the word abolish mean as it is used in the sentence?

• destroy

• help

• begin

• end