
Synonyms
Authored by Angela Lock
English
8th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word is a synonym for tranquil?
Peaceful
Noisy
Exciting
Busy
Answer explanation
'Tranquil' means free from disturbance or calm. 'Peaceful' is the closest synonym. The other options describe opposite or unrelated states.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each word to its closest synonym.
diverse
essential
unimportant
various
common
frequent
crucial
minor
Answer explanation
Each word is matched with another word that has a very similar meaning. For example, something essential is crucial, and something frequent is common.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For his science project, Leo needed to elaborate on his findings. Which word could replace elaborate without changing the sentence's meaning?
Shorten
Expand
Hide
Guess
Answer explanation
To 'elaborate' means to add more detail or expand on a point. 'Expand' is the best synonym in this context. 'Shorten,' 'hide,' and 'guess' are incorrect as they would alter the sentence's meaning.
4.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Sort these words into three synonym pairs.
Groups:
(a) Pair 1
,
(b) Pair 2
,
(c) Pair 3
start
enormous
brave
begin
courageous
huge
Answer explanation
The words are grouped into pairs that have nearly identical meanings. 'Brave' and 'courageous' are synonyms, as are 'begin' and 'start,' and 'huge' and 'enormous.'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The teacher described Maria as a diligent student because she always completed her homework carefully and on time. Which word is the best synonym for diligent?
hardworking
creative
popular
lazy
Answer explanation
The context clue 'always completed her homework carefully and on time' describes the actions of a hardworking student. Therefore, 'hardworking' is the best synonym for 'diligent'. 'Lazy' is an antonym, while 'creative' and 'popular' are unrelated traits.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each word to its closest synonym.
sudden
abrupt
boring
crucial
unclear
vague
vital
tedious
Answer explanation
Each word is paired with its synonym: 'tedious' means boring, 'crucial' means vital, 'vague' means unclear, and 'abrupt' means sudden.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the video game, the final boss was the hero's main adversary. Which word is a synonym for adversary?
Opponent
Partner
Supporter
Guide
Answer explanation
An 'adversary' is an opponent or enemy. 'Partner,' 'supporter,' and 'guide' are all antonyms or unrelated roles, as they describe someone who helps, not opposes.
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