Thesaurus usage
Authored by Angela Lock
English
7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The old hiking trail was known for being treacherous, with loose rocks and steep drops. Which synonym from a thesaurus best fits this context?
unreliable
dangerous
disloyal
tricky
Answer explanation
While all options can be related to 'treacherous', 'dangerous' specifically describes physical risk, which fits the context of loose rocks and steep drops. 'Unreliable' and 'disloyal' refer to character, and 'tricky' is too general.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A thesaurus provides antonyms (opposites). Match each word to its antonym.
stingy
generous
permanent
courageous
durable
fragile
fearful
temporary
Answer explanation
Each word is paired with its direct opposite in meaning: fragile/durable, generous/stingy, courageous/fearful, and temporary/permanent.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you look up the word abundant in a thesaurus, which word would you most likely find listed as a synonym?
scarce
plentiful
beautiful
empty
Answer explanation
'Abundant' means existing in large quantities. 'Plentiful' shares this meaning. 'Scarce' and 'empty' are antonyms, and 'beautiful' has a different meaning.
4.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
You're using a thesaurus to find different ways to describe emotions. Sort these words into the correct synonym group: Synonyms for 'Happy' or Synonyms for 'Sad'.
Groups:
(a) Synonyms for 'Happy'
,
(b) Synonyms for 'Sad'
dejected
delighted
gloomy
joyful
miserable
cheerful
Answer explanation
The words are grouped based on their shared meaning. 'Joyful', 'cheerful', and 'delighted' are all synonyms for 'happy', while 'miserable', 'gloomy', and 'dejected' are synonyms for 'sad'.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word object can be a noun (a thing) or a verb (to disagree). Which sentence uses a synonym for object as a VERB?
The strange item was found in the field.
My main goal is to finish my homework.
The students will protest the new rule.
He picked up a heavy thing from the floor.
Answer explanation
In this sentence, 'protest' is a verb meaning to express disapproval, which is a synonym for the verb 'object'. The other options use synonyms for the noun 'object'.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Use your knowledge of thesaurus entries to match each word with its closest synonym.
vital
essential
angry
accurate
huge
furious
correct
enormous
Answer explanation
Each word is paired with another word that has a very similar meaning: enormous/huge, essential/vital, furious/angry, and accurate/correct.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The teacher praised the diligent student for always completing her work carefully. Which word is an antonym for diligent?
hardworking
lazy
intelligent
creative
Answer explanation
'Diligent' means hardworking and careful. 'Lazy' is the direct opposite of this. 'Hardworking' is a synonym, while 'intelligent' and 'creative' describe different qualities.
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