Using a Thesaurus

CHOOSE 3 that are synonyms to replace the blue word in the sentence.

He moved quickly down the sidewalk to get away from the dog.

• raced

• stopped

• ran

• hustled

CHOOSE 3 that are synonyms to replace the blue word in the sentence.

She had a hard time solving the problem.

• difficult

• troublesome

• complicated

• easy

CHOOSE 3 that are synonyms to replace the blue word in the sentence.

They wore coats because it was too cold outside.

• wintry

• hot

• chilly

• frigid

CHOOSE 3 that are synonyms to replace the blue word in the sentence.

The cake was too big to fit in the box.

• small

• huge

• large

• massive

CHOOSE 3 that are synonyms to replace the blue word in the sentence.

Mom said to clean the messy room.

• dirty

• sloppy

• organized

• untidy

Which reference material lists synonyms and antonyms?

• Thesaurus
• Phone Book
• Newspaper
• Almanac

The thesaurus lists synonyms and definitions so that we can add variety to our word choices.

• True
• False

Use the thesaurus entry to answer the question.

hold v1. grasp 2. stick 3. contain

4. conduct

The city of San Antonio will hold a fiesta in April.

Which word from the thesaurus entry is the BEST SYNONYM for hold as it is used in this sentence?

• grasp

• contain

• stick

• conduct

Read this sentence.

The mudskipper

can scale the trunk of a mangrove tree.

Use this thesaurus entry to answer the question.

scale

\skeyl\ v 1) adjust, compare 2) climb 3)

estimate, gauge 4) scrape

Which definition from the thesaurus entry gives the meaning of scale as it is used in the sentence?

• adjust, compare

• scrape

• estimate, gauge

• climb

Which word from the thesaurus above is an adjective?

• bathe

• cherish

• joyful

• trip