Writing Skills: Using Synonyms Antonyms Improve Word Choice Quiz

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1. Choose the best word to replace 'big' in this sentence: We saw a big whale in the ocean.

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Huge is a stronger synonym for big and fits the picture of a whale.

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Writing Skills: Using Synonyms Antonyms Improve Word Choice Quiz - Quiz

Strong writing depends on thoughtful word selection. In this synonyms antonyms improvement quiz, you’ll explore how replacing repeated or vague words can improve clarity and style. You’ll practice choosing alternatives that better match tone and meaning, and see how antonyms can strengthen contrast. Each question helps you refine vocabulary use... see moreand develop more engaging, expressive writing skills.
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2. "Be careful!" she said loudly.

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Shouted matches the idea that she spoke loudly.

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3. Choose the best synonym for 'happy' in this sentence: He was happy to start his vacation.

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Joyful has a similar meaning to happy and fits the sentence.

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4. Choose the best antonym to show contrast: The math homework was easy yesterday, but today it is ____.

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Difficult is the opposite of easy and shows the change clearly.

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5. Choose the best word to replace 'nice' in this sentence: She gave a nice speech at the assembly.

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Excellent is a precise synonym that strengthens the description.

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6. The first chapter was boring, but the second chapter was ____.

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Exciting is the opposite of boring and shows contrast.

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7. A small mouse ran across the floor. Choose a synonym for 'small'.

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Tiny means the same as small and adds detail.

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8. The cafeteria was noisy, but the library is ____.

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Quiet is the opposite of noisy and matches a library.

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9. Select all the words that are good synonyms for 'big' in this sentence: They built a big castle in the sand.

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Huge, enormous, and massive all have similar meanings to big here.

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10. Select all good synonyms for 'tired' in this sentence: After the race, the runners were very tired.

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Sleepy, exhausted, and worn out all show strong tiredness.

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11. Select all the antonyms of 'easy' in this sentence: The test was easy, not ____.

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Hard, difficult, and tough are opposites of easy.

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12. Select all better alternatives for 'said' in this sentence: "I am so excited!" she said.

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Shouted, whispered, and cried give clearer details than said.

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13. Using a synonym can make a sentence more interesting and precise.

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Stronger synonyms improve clarity and expression.

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14. Writers use antonyms to show contrast between ideas.

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Antonyms highlight meaningful differences.

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15. Huge and tiny are synonyms.

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Huge and tiny are opposites, not synonyms.

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16. Fill in a stronger synonym for 'big': They saw a ______ elephant at the zoo.

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Huge is a stronger synonym for big and fits the context.

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17. Fill in a synonym for 'happy': She felt ______ when she got a good grade.

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Joyful means happy and enhances the sentence.

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18. Fill in an antonym for 'sad': He was sad yesterday, but today he feels ______.

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Happy is the opposite of sad.

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19. Fill in an antonym for 'dark': The sky was dark during the storm, but later it became ______.

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Bright is the opposite of dark.

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20. Fill in a synonym for 'tired': After the long walk, they were completely ______.

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Exhausted is a stronger synonym for tired.

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Choose the best word to replace 'big' in this sentence: We saw...
"Be careful!" she said loudly.
Choose the best synonym for 'happy' in this sentence: He was happy to...
Choose the best antonym to show contrast: The math homework was easy...
Choose the best word to replace 'nice' in this sentence: She gave a...
The first chapter was boring, but the second chapter was ____.
A small mouse ran across the floor. Choose a synonym for 'small'.
The cafeteria was noisy, but the library is ____.
Select all the words that are good synonyms for 'big' in this...
Select all good synonyms for 'tired' in this sentence: After the race,...
Select all the antonyms of 'easy' in this sentence: The test was easy,...
Select all better alternatives for 'said' in this sentence: "I am so...
Using a synonym can make a sentence more interesting and precise.
Writers use antonyms to show contrast between ideas.
Huge and tiny are synonyms.
Fill in a stronger synonym for 'big': They saw a ______ elephant at...
Fill in a synonym for 'happy': She felt ______ when she got a good...
Fill in an antonym for 'sad': He was sad yesterday, but today he feels...
Fill in an antonym for 'dark': The sky was dark during the storm, but...
Fill in a synonym for 'tired': After the long walk, they were...
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