Shades of Meaning

Which word suggests a stronger emotion than 'happy'?

• Overjoyed

• Excited

• Thankful

• Sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word implies a more powerful feeling than 'sad'?

• Awful

• Miserable

• Happy

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What emotion is stronger than being 'thankful'?

• Sad

• Amazed

• Appreciative

• Grateful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which word indicates a higher level of surprise?

• Shocked

• Amazed

• Grateful

• Happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What is the main purpose of understanding shades of meaning between words?

• To appreciate the small differences in meaning

• To make writing more forceful

• To use more words in writing

• To avoid using synonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word conveys a deeper sense of urgency than 'quick'?

• Swift

• Rapid

• Immediate

• Fast

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What word signifies a stronger form of 'like'?

• Enjoy

• Adore

• Prefer

• Appreciate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which term implies a greater level of difficulty than 'hard'?

• Challenging

• Complex

• Arduous

• Tough

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which word expresses a stronger commitment than 'promise'?

• Vow

• Assure

• Guarantee

• Pledge

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What term indicates a higher level of intelligence than 'smart'?

• Wise

• Brilliant

• Clever

• Knowledgeable

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D