Choosing Words Wisely

Which sentence uses a pair of synonyms? a)Because there was so much shouting, many of the protestors began screaming in order to be heard. b)Although we were tired after the long hike into the woods, we were still energetic enough to make camp. c)Despite all the exercise and the healthy eating habits, she still felt sick when she woke up in the morning. d)The children were too excited about the next day to settle down in their peaceful surroundings.

a)Because there was so much shouting, many of the protestors began screaming in order to be heard.

Take a look at this online dictionary entry. poor Pronunciation /pO:(r)/ Audio Homophones: pour, pore, paw (some accents) Synonyms (little or no possessions): impoverished, wealthless, arm (of low quality): inferior (to be pitied): pitiable, arm Antonyms (having little or no possessions): rich (of low quality): good (deficient in a specified way): rich (inadequate): adequate Which link will take readers to a definition of a word that sounds similar to the word "poor"? a)pore b)impoverished c)pitiable d)good

a)pore

Take a look at this thesaurus entry. doubt (n.)Definition: the feeling of uncertainty or disbelief Synonyms: distrust, misgiving, suspicion Antonyms: belief, confidence, trust Based on the thesaurus entry, which word is also a synonym for the word "doubt"? a)question b)faith c)certainty d)value

a)question

Take a look at this thesaurus entry. resist (v.)Definition: to attempt to counter the actions or effects of Synonyms: defy, fight, oppose Antonyms: give in, submit, surrender Based on the thesaurus entry, which word is also an antonym for the word "resist"? a)dare b)argue c)accept d)forget

c)accept

A synonym is one of two or more words that have similar meanings. "Many" - "The skyscrapers have many windows." - "There are many floors in a skyscraper

"Numerous" - "The skyscrapers have numerous windows." - "There are numerous floors in a skyscraper."

1- foreign 2- thin 3- crown 4- joyful

4- thrilled 3- tiara 1- unfamiliar 2- slender

Based on the way it is used in the sentence below, choose the best antonym for dream to complete the sentence. "Because I am already a happy, successful movie star, being rich and famous isn't my dream, it's my a)nightmare b)disappointment c)flop d)reality ."

d)reality ."

Which word is an antonym for "joyful"? a)thrilled b)unhappy c)jealous d)delighted

b)unhappy

Visit this online thesaurus to look at the synonyms of praise. Choose the best synonym for praise to complete the sentence. "I have always admired the work of the children who fought for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s, so I wanted to write a poem that would _______ them." a) bless b) tout c) applaud d) exalt

c) applaud

Visit this online dictionary and examine the definition of obsolete. Based on the definition, which word would be the best synonym for obsolete in the sentence below? "My family decided to buy a new car because the one we have now is obsolete." a) boring b) broken c) outdated d) dangerous

c) outdated

Magma magma mag • ma [MAG-ma] n. [from Greek magma] melted rock that is inside the Earth Magnetism mag • ne • tis • m [MAG-ne-TIZZ-em] n. [from New Latin magnetismus] 1. the property of attraction 2.charm

mass mammal mam • mal [Ma-mel] n. from Late Latin mammalis] a warm-blooded animal that has hair or fur and feeds its young with milk mass mass [MAS] n. [from Greek maza] the measure of how much matter is in an object

Which part of speech is the word justice? a)noun b)verb c)adjective d)adverb Which definition best matches the definition given by the online dictionary? a)the law b)freedom c)fairness d)love

Which part of speech is the word justice? a)noun Which definition best matches the definition given by the online dictionary? c)fairness

Which word is a synonym for "many"? a)numerous b)heavy c)limited d)large

a)numerous

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. - Antonyms - ‣ Although the cruise ship was enormous, our cabin was quite tiny. ‣ The lake was supposed to be peaceful, but it was really stressful. ‣ Her announcement was more a whisper than a scream.

- Not Antonyms - ‣ Although the cruise ship was enormous, our cabin was quite huge. ‣ The lake was supposed to be peaceful, but it was really serene. ‣ Her announcement was more a whisper than a murmur.

taste (n.)Definition: a sample or a bit of something's flavor or quality Synonyms: snack, flavor, bit Antonyms: smorgasbord, meal taste (v.)Definition: to try something Synonyms: chew, sample, nibble Antonyms: to go without, cease What are three synonyms for taste as it is used in the sentence below? "I'm not hungry, so I will just taste the main dish." 1)chew 2)nibble 3)flavor 4)bit 5)sample

1,2,5

protest (n.)Definition: a public demand or complaint Synonyms: demonstration, rally Antonyms: acceptance, no action Which two words are synonyms of the word protest? 1) strike 2) snarl 3) march 4) pry 5) jump

1,3

segregate (v.)Definition: to separate and treat unfairly Synonyms: divide, split apart, isolate Antonyms: integrate, bring together Which two words are antonyms of the verb segregate? 1) join 2) tear apart 3) unite 4) open 5) chase

1,3

Match each word with its antonym 1- Polite 2- Sharp 3- Excited 4- Funny

4- Serious 1- Rude 3- Bored 2- Dull

A thesaurus is reference that lists synonyms and antonyms for words. Writers can use a thesaurus to help them with word choice.

An entry for a word in a thesaurus will contain: ‣ the word's part of speech. ‣ many of the word's known synonyms. ‣ some antonyms of the word.

Common Synonyms: - Healthy, well, fit - Tired, weary, exhausted - Enormous, gigantic, mammoth - Peaceful, tranquil, serene - Scream, yell, shout

Joe's doctor said that exercise would help him feel healthy.

Common antonyms:

Joe's doctor said that taking vitamins would help him feel energetic. Joe's doctor said that not taking vitamins would make him feel energetic.

extinct echoe • cho [E-ko] n. [from Greek echo]repetition of a sound as it bounces off an object eclipsee • clipse [EH-klips] n. [from Greek ekleipsis]the covering of one body in space by another

Use the dictionary page to answer the questions. According to the guide word, what word should appear last on this dictionary page? b) Extinct Where did the word eclipse originate, or come from? d) Greek

Visit this online dictionary and examine the definitions of protest and request. Which word or phrase would be the best choice to replace request in the sentence below? "Maria participated in the civil rights protest to request the end of segregation." a) ask for b) demand c) beg for d) deny

b) demand

Visit this online dictionary and examine the definitions of allusion and illusion. Based on the definitions and the antonym in the sentence, which word completes the sentence correctly? "In the 1950s, some people thought that equal rights were just an __________ and not a reality that could actually ever happen." a) allusion b) illusion

b) illusion

Take a look at this thesaurus entry. dream (n.)Definition:1. imaginary events produced while sleeping2. a hope or wishSynonyms: figment, hallucination, illusion, vision Antonyms: fact, reality dream (v.)Definition: to form or see imaginary events Synonyms: fancy, fantasize, imagine, picture Read this sentence. Because I have won the state championship three times, being a strong and successful athlete isn't my dream, it's my _________. Based on the thesaurus entry, which antonym for the word "dream" will best complete this sentence? a)hallucination b)reality c)fantasize d)illusion

b)reality

Which sentence uses a pair of antonyms? a)Because the ship was so enormous, our cabin was also quite large. b)We spent the day drifting on the peaceful lake, feeling very calm. c)The nervous speaker began with a whisper but finished with a roar. d)The turtle's protective shell keeps it safe from many of nature's threats.

c)The nervous speaker began with a whisper but finished with a roar.

civil rights civ • il rights [SIV-ill RYTES] n. [from American English] the rights that are guaranteed to every person in a nation; rights that provide certain freedoms Which sentence uses civil rights correctly? a)My civil rights have been misplaced. b)The civil rights are in the courthouse. c)Voting is one of my civil rights. d)The protestors took our civil rights.

c)Voting is one of my civil rights.

taste taste (n.) Definition: a sample or a bit of something's flavor or quality Synonyms: snack, flavor, bit Antonyms: smorgasbord, meal taste (v.) Definition: to try something Synonyms: chew, sample, nibble Antonyms: to go without, cease

cat cat (n.) Definition: a small mammal with fur and claws Synonyms: kitten, feline, tabby

Visit this online dictionary and examine the definition of flatter. Based on the definition, why is flatter not the best word in the sentence below? " I have always admired the work of the children who fought for civil rights in the 1950s and 1960s, so I wanted to write a poem that would flatter them." a) It is too formal and fancy for such a simple and casual sentence as this one. b) It does not show that the writer is giving enough praise to the children. c) It is not a word that should be used to describe children. d) It does not mean to thank in a way that an admirer would thank someone.

d) It does not mean to thank in a way that an admirer would thank someone.

Take a look at this dictionary entry. contestcon • test (n.) kon-test [from Anglo-French or Latin] 1. a competition between rivals for a prize2. a struggle for victory3. a dispute; controversy (v.) kuhn-test4. to fight for in a battle5. to call into question According to the dictionary entry, which definition of the word "contest" is used in this sentence? During the school meeting, our class vice president contested the decision that the pep rally would be canceled due to the rain. a)definition 1 b)definition 2 c)definition 4 d)definition 5

d)definition 5

Read this sentence. Although the idea was foreign to me, I still thought I would give it a try. Which word is the best synonym for the word "foreign" as it used in this sentence? a)frightening b)weird c)upsetting d)unknown

d)unknown