2nd Grade-theme 4-reading 2-vocabulary
There are different themes that are used in writing. Over the past week, we have covered a lot about Antonyms, Synonyms and multiple meanings of different ways. The quiz below is perfect for testing out if you've understood when it comes to the three-theme designed for a second grader. Give it a try and see just how much you know so far.
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Read each sentence. Choose the word that means the opposite (antonyms) of the underlined word.Doing your homework gives you an advantage for getting good grades.
- A.
Imagination
- B.
Benefit
- C.
Disadvantage
- D.
Conservation
Correct Answer
C. DisadvantageExplanation
Doing your homework gives you an advantage for getting good grades. The word "advantage" in this sentence means something that benefits or helps you. Therefore, the opposite of "advantage" would be "disadvantage", which means something that puts you at a disadvantage or hinders you.Rate this question:
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Read each sentence. Choose the word that means the opposite (antonyms) of the underlined word.The referee called a five-yard penalty on the football team.
- A.
Reward
- B.
Officer
- C.
Attention
- D.
Punishment
Correct Answer
A. RewardExplanation
The word "penalty" in the sentence implies a negative consequence or punishment for the football team. Therefore, the word "reward" is the opposite, as it suggests a positive consequence or recognition for the team's actions.Rate this question:
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Read each sentence. Choose the word that means the same or about the same (synonyms) of the underlined word.The miner was excited when he discovered there was gold on his land.
- A.
Jeered
- B.
Escaped
- C.
Learned
- D.
Accepted
Correct Answer
C. LearnedExplanation
The word "learned" means the same as "discovered" in this context. It implies that the miner acquired knowledge or found out about the presence of gold on his land, which caused excitement.Rate this question:
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Read each sentence. Choose the word that means the same or about the same (synonyms) of the underlined word.The pumpkin was so enormous that they couldn't get it through the door.
- A.
Tiny
- B.
Huge
- C.
Guarded
- D.
Stiff
Correct Answer
B. HugeExplanation
The word "enormous" in the sentence means very large or huge. It describes the size of the pumpkin, indicating that it was so big that it couldn't fit through the door. Therefore, the correct answer is "huge," which is a synonym for enormous.Rate this question:
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Read each sentence. Choose the word that means the same or about the same (synonyms) of the underlined word.Fans applauded and yelled as the ball dropped in the basket.
- A.
Stated
- B.
Fastened
- C.
Swiveled
- D.
Clapped
Correct Answer
D. ClappedExplanation
In the given sentence, the word "applauded" is used to describe the action of the fans. "Clapped" is a synonym of "applauded" as it also means to strike the palms of the hands together to express approval or praise. Therefore, "clapped" is the word that means the same as "applauded" in this context.Rate this question:
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Read each sentence. Choose the word that means the same or about the same (synonyms) of the underlined word.Whose side of the argument did you decide to take?
- A.
Verse
- B.
Quarrel
- C.
Accident
- D.
Banner
Correct Answer
B. QuarrelExplanation
The word "quarrel" means a heated argument or disagreement. In the given sentence, the speaker is asking about the side of the argument that the listener chose to support. Therefore, "quarrel" is the word that means the same as "argument" in this context.Rate this question:
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Read each sentence. Choose the word that means the same or about the same (synonyms) of the underlined word.Everyone obeyed the king's commands.
- A.
Stares
- B.
Expressions
- C.
Lyrics
- D.
Instructions
Correct Answer
D. InstructionsExplanation
The word "obeyed" suggests that the king's commands were followed or carried out by everyone. Therefore, the word that means the same or about the same as "commands" is "instructions".Rate this question:
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Read each sentence. Choose the word that means the same or about the same (synonyms) of the underlined word.The audience cheered after the play was over.
- A.
Curator
- B.
Colonies
- C.
Listeners
- D.
Weaver
Correct Answer
C. ListenersExplanation
The word "cheered" in the sentence suggests that the audience responded positively to the play. Therefore, the word that means the same or about the same as "audience" is "listeners."Rate this question:
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- 9.
In which sentence is the word hold used in the same way as the sentence below?Please hold these books while I dust the shelves.
- A.
The girl tried to hold her anger by not saying what she was thinking.
- B.
The baby wanted his mother to hold him.
- C.
Try to hold the noise down while I'm reading my book.
- D.
Next week, we will hold an elections for our class president.
Correct Answer
B. The baby wanted his mother to hold him.Explanation
The word "hold" is used in the same way in the sentence "The baby wanted his mother to hold him" as in the sentence "Please hold these books while I dust the shelves." In both sentences, "hold" is used to mean physically supporting or carrying something or someone. In the first sentence, the baby wants his mother to physically hold him, while in the second sentence, the speaker asks someone to physically hold the books.Rate this question:
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In which sentence is the word hard used in the same way as the sentence below?The wet cement turned hard in just a few hours.
- A.
I like hard candy better than soft chocolate.
- B.
It was hard to keep from telling my sister's secret.
- C.
The clown tried extra hard to make the grumpy child laugh.
- D.
There are no hard and fast rules about how to clean your room.
Correct Answer
A. I like hard candy better than soft chocolate.Explanation
The correct answer is "I like hard candy better than soft chocolate." In both the given sentence and the correct answer, the word "hard" is used to describe the texture or consistency of something. In the given sentence, wet cement turns hard, indicating a change from a soft or liquid state to a solid state. Similarly, in the correct answer, hard candy is contrasted with soft chocolate, suggesting that hard candy has a firmer texture compared to soft chocolate.Rate this question:
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