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I. Choose the correct answer and write the letter on the space provided. Capital letters only.
_____ 1. The book of logic contained many conundrums - mind-exercising puzzles.
Using the synonym clue, the word conundrums in this sentence means
A. pictures B. stories C. answers D. puzzles
_____ 2. Jackie was filled with mortification, or shame, because of her careless remark.
Using the synonym clue, the word mortification in this sentence means
A. proud B. shame C. confident D. happy
_____ 3. His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person.
Using the synonym clue, the word rancor in this sentence means
A. love B. generous C. tolerance D. hatred
_____ 4. The events for the conference were listed in chronological order. They began with the first event of the
day and ended with the closing ceremonies in the evening.
Using the synonym clue, the word chronological in this sentence means
A. out of order B. broken messed up D. in order
_____ 5. There was crazy pandemonium as people were trying to leave the rock concert.
Using the synonym clue, the word pandemonium in this sentence means
A. silence B. craziness or chaos C. order D. peace
_____ 6. Although Tom was anxious about the test, Tina was not worried at all.
Using the antonym clue, the word anxious in this sentence means
A. forgetful B. worried C. calm D. not worried
_____ 7. Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather quiet.
Using the antonym clue, the word gregarious in this sentence means
A. shy B. bashful C. timid D. outgoing
_____ 8. If you don't conquer your fears, they will beat you.
Using the antonym clue, the word conquer in this sentence means
A. lose B. win C. talk about D. forget
_____ 9. While Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, Phil was not as cautious and was
seen! Using the antonym clue, the word cautious in this sentence means
A. careful B. not careful C. risky D. trouble
_____ 10. Although the princess is familiar to those in London, she is unknown to the rest of the world.
Using the antonym clue, the word familiar in this sentence means
A. pretty B. smart C. old D. well-known
II. A. Circle the synonym in each sentence that helps you understand the meaning of the bold word or phrase.
If there is a signal word or phrase in the sentence, underline it.
11. The indigo bird’s feathers shone deep blue in the sunlight.
12. “It was scorching,” Larry said, “and I mean really hot.”
13. She saw the child dangling the cat over the railing. “Why are you letting it hang down like that?” she
asked.
14. Their guffawing was so loud that Jorge had to wait until the laughter died down before continuing his
performance.
15. He was the most hapless person Lara had ever known. In other words, he had no luck at all.
B. Use antonyms in each sentence to help you figure out the meaning of the underlined words. Write the
meaning of the bold word. If there is a signal word or phrase in the sentence, encircle it.
16. The cashier was polite, unlike the customer, who was quite curt to her.
17. “I’m not groggy,” Ana insisted. “I’m wide awake.”
18. It was difficult to conceal the surprise party from her parents. She wanted to tell them so badly.
19. The descent of the mountain was much easier than climbing up had been.
20. The weather was perfect in the morning but flawed by a thunderstorm in the afternoon.