Inferring Synonyms or Vocabulary in Texts

Read this passage:

Sarah always looked forward to her weekends at the lake. The calm, serene water made her feel at peace, and the gentle breeze was a welcome change from the bustling city. One evening, as the sun began to set, she noticed the sky turn a brilliant shade of orange, painting everything in a golden glow. She felt a deep reverence for nature.

Based on the passage, what could be a synonym for the word "serene"?

• Noisy

• Calm

• Busy

• Frightening

Read this passage:

Sarah always looked forward to her weekends at the lake. The calm, serene water made her feel at peace, and the gentle breeze was a welcome change from the bustling city. One evening, as the sun began to set, she noticed the sky turn a brilliant shade of orange, painting everything in a golden glow. She felt a deep reverence for nature.

What is a synonym for the word "gentle" as used in the text?

• Rough

• Mild

• Fast

• Loud

Read this passage:

Sarah always looked forward to her weekends at the lake. The calm, serene water made her feel at peace, and the gentle breeze was a welcome change from the bustling city. One evening, as the sun began to set, she noticed the sky turn a brilliant shade of orange, painting everything in a golden glow. She felt a deep reverence for nature.

Which word from the passage could replace the word "reverence" without changing the meaning?

• Disrespect

• Admiration

• Carelessness

• Fear

Read this passage:

Sarah always looked forward to her weekends at the lake. The calm, serene water made her feel at peace, and the gentle breeze was a welcome change from the bustling city. One evening, as the sun began to set, she noticed the sky turn a brilliant shade of orange, painting everything in a golden glow. She felt a deep reverence for nature.

The word "bustling" is often used to describe busy places. In this context, how does it contrast with Sarah's feelings about the lake?

• The lake is as busy as the city, but Sarah prefers it.
  

• The lake is calm and peaceful, unlike the bustling city.
  

• Sarah dislikes the lake because it is too crowded.
  

• The bustling atmosphere at the lake helps Sarah relax.

In the passage, the word gentle is used to describe the breeze. This means the breeze was soft and calm, not strong or rough. What would it mean if "gentle" is used to describe a person?

• It means slow and steady.
  

• It means being kind or tender.
  

• It means lacking strength.
  

• It means strong and firm.

Answer explanation

If gentle is used to describe a person, it means they are kind, caring, or tender. For example, a gentle person might speak softly and treat others nicely.

So, in this passage, gentle describes how the breeze feels, but for a person, it would describe their personality or behavior.

In the passage, the word "serene" means a peaceful place. What would it mean if you use it to describe a person?

• For a person, it would mean calm and untroubled.
  

• For a person, it would mean boring or uninteresting.
  

• For a person, it would mean grand or royal.
  

• For a person, it would mean outgoing and lively.

Sentence: The sun was so bright that it hurt my eyes.

In this sentence, what is the word similar to the meaning of bright?

• Clever
  

• Dull
  

• Shine
  

• Dark

Sentence: He is a bright student who always gets top grades.

In this sentence, what is the word similar to the meaning of bright?

• Clever
  

• Dull
  

• Shine
  

• Dark

Which sentence uses the word glow that means happiness and excitement?

• The fireflies glowed in the dark.

• The glow of the candles created a peaceful atmosphere.

• Her face glowed with surprise when she heard the good news.

• The glowing light bulb needed to be replaced.

In the sentence, "The bonfire's glow lit up the dark campsite," what does glow mean?

• A steady light

• A burst of energy

• A strong flame

• A sound