Synonyms

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to "ancient"?

• A. brittle
• B. timid
• C. modern
• D. antique

Question 2

Which word means the SAME as "begin"?

• A. finish
• B. start
• C. borrow
• D. carry

Question 3

Choose the word that best fits the clue in brackets. The mouse ___ across the floor. (ran quickly and lightly)

• A. scurried
• B. strolled
• C. stomped
• D. crawled

Question 4

Which word is closest in meaning to "cautious"?

• A. jealous
• B. careful
• C. jolly
• D. reckless

Question 5

Which word means the SAME as "shut"?

• A. bend
• B. close
• C. lift
• D. open

Question 6

Choose the word that best fits the clue in brackets. "Get out!" ___ the farmer. (said angrily)

• A. sighed
• B. giggled
• C. whispered
• D. snapped

Question 7

Which word is closest in meaning to "persuade"?

• A. convince
• B. discourage
• C. inspect
• D. collapse

Question 8

Which word means the SAME as "scared"?

• A. afraid
• B. merry
• C. lazy
• D. bold

Question 9

Choose the word that best fits the clue in brackets. The ___ dog barked at the gate. (large)

• A. huge
• B. tiny
• C. quiet
• D. thin

Question 10

Which word is closest in meaning to "reluctant"?

• A. furious
• B. generous
• C. eager
• D. unwilling

Question 11

Which word means the SAME as "mend"?

• A. follow
• B. damage
• C. repair
• D. borrow

Question 12

Choose the word that best fits the clue in brackets. The old door ___ open. (opened slowly with a noise)

• A. snapped
• B. creaked
• C. flew
• D. slammed

Question 13

Which word is closest in meaning to "conceal"?

• A. reveal
• B. hide
• C. defend
• D. destroy

Question 14

Which word means the SAME as "sad"?

• A. merry
• B. unhappy
• C. proud
• D. brave

Question 15

Choose the word that best fits the clue in brackets. The baby gave a ___ smile. (small and gentle)

• A. faint
• B. angry
• C. wide
• D. loud

Question 16

Which word is closest in meaning to "cautious"?

• A. jealous
• B. jolly
• C. reckless
• D. careful