3rd Grade Vocabulary Challenge

What does the word 'happy' mean?

• A state of well-being and contentment.

• A condition of being bored and uninterested.

• A state of extreme anger.

• A feeling of sadness and despair.

Which word is a synonym for 'big'?

• large

• medium

• small

• tiny

What is the antonym of 'hot'?

• tepid

• boiling

• cold

• warm

Use the word 'excited' in a sentence.

• I am excited to start my new job next week.

• I am excited to eat my lunch.

• She was excited about the weather today.

• They felt excited to go to bed early.

What does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'unhappy'?

• slightly sad

• not happy

• emotionally neutral

• very happy

What is the suffix in the word 'playful'?

• -ness

• -ful

• -ing

• -ed

Choose the correct word: The cat is (sleeping/sleep) on the couch.

• sleeping

• sleepingly

• sleeped

• sleeps

What does the word 'brave' mean?

• Indifferent; lacking concern or interest.

• Fearful; avoiding danger or pain.

• Timid; easily frightened or shy.

• Courageous; ready to face danger or pain.

Which word is a synonym for 'fast'?

• lazy

• slow

• swift

• lethargic

What is the antonym of 'light'?

• thin

• feather

• heavy

• bright