Synonyms and Antonyms Challenge

What is a synonym for 'happy'?

• angry

• joyful

• sad

• bored

Answer explanation

The word 'joyful' is a synonym for 'happy' as both express a state of pleasure and contentment. The other options, 'angry', 'sad', and 'bored', convey negative or neutral emotions, making 'joyful' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What is an antonym for 'big'?

• enormous

• huge

• massive

• small

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'big' is 'small', as it represents the opposite meaning. The other options, 'enormous', 'huge', and 'massive', all indicate sizes larger than 'big', making 'small' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Use 'joyful' in a sentence.

• The children were joyful as they played in the sunny park.

• The cat was joyful when it saw the bird.

• He felt joyful after finishing his homework.

• The car was joyful as it drove down the road.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The children were joyful as they played in the sunny park,' effectively uses 'joyful' to describe the children's happiness during play, making it a clear and appropriate example of the word.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Evelyn has a small dog that she loves to take for walks.

• The tree is small and tall.

• The dog is small.

• The house is small and blue.

• The cat is large.

Answer explanation

Evelyn's small dog is explicitly mentioned in the question, making 'The dog is small' the correct choice. The other options refer to unrelated subjects, such as trees, houses, and cats.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Match the word 'fast' with its synonym.

• slow

• steady

• lazy

• quick

Answer explanation

The word 'fast' means moving or capable of moving at high speed. The synonym 'quick' also conveys a similar meaning of speed, making it the correct match. The other options, 'slow', 'steady', and 'lazy', imply the opposite.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

What is a synonym for 'sad'?

• joyful

• unhappy

• excited

• content

Answer explanation

The word 'unhappy' is a direct synonym for 'sad', as both express a state of sorrow or displeasure. In contrast, 'joyful', 'excited', and 'content' convey positive emotions, making 'unhappy' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Use 'difficult' in a sentence.

• Learning a new language can be difficult.

• Cooking is difficult for everyone.

• Running a marathon is difficult for beginners.

• Finding a parking spot can be difficult.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Learning a new language can be difficult,' effectively uses 'difficult' to describe the challenge of acquiring a new skill, making it a clear and relevant example.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is a synonym for 'angry'?

• irate

• calm

• excited

• happy

Answer explanation

The word 'irate' is a synonym for 'angry', meaning extremely mad or furious. The other options, 'calm', 'excited', and 'happy', convey positive or neutral emotions, which do not relate to anger.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

What is an antonym for 'strong'?

• powerful

• weak

• robust

• sturdy

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'strong' is 'weak', as it represents the opposite meaning. 'Powerful', 'robust', and 'sturdy' all imply strength, making 'weak' the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Use 'furious' in a sentence.

• She was furious when she found out that her brother had borrowed her car without asking.

• They were excited to go on vacation next week.

• He felt relaxed after a long day at work.

• She was happy when she received a surprise gift from her friend.

Answer explanation

The correct choice uses 'furious' appropriately, describing a strong emotion in response to her brother's actions. The other options do not convey anger or frustration, making them incorrect.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4