This study set covers Language Arts through 13 practice questions. Understanding synonyms and antonyms using a thesaurus to improve writing. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What does a thesaurus primarily provide?

A Synonyms
B Antonyms
C Definitions
D Etymologies

2 What is a synonym?

A A word with a similar meaning
B A word with an opposite meaning
C A word with the same spelling
D A word with a different pronunciation

3 What is an antonym?

A A word with an opposite meaning
B A word with a similar meaning
C A word with the same origin
D A word with a related root

4 'Beautiful' is a synonym for which word?

A Pretty
B Ugly
C Short
D Tall

5 'Intelligent' is a synonym for which word?

A Smart
B Dumb
C Weak
D Slow

6 'Down' is an antonym for which word?

A Up
B Left
C Right
D Close

7 'Open' is an antonym for which word?

A Close
B Far
C Near
D High

8 Which of these is an example of online thesaurus?

A Thesaurus.com
B Roget's Super Thesaurus
C Webster's New World Thesaurus
D The Mirriam Webster

9 'Sad' is an antonym for which word?

A Happy
B Angry
C Tired
D Scared

10 'Weak' is an antonym for which word?

A Strong
B Fast
C Tall
D Quiet

11 'Dull' is an antonym for which word?

A Bright
B Dark
C Small
D Big

12 'Selfish' is an antonym for which word?

A Generous
B Greedy
C Mean
D Rude

13 'Fearful' is an antonym for which word?

A Brave
B Timid
C Anxious
D Worried

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