Use many different words in your writing and speech.
Improving Vocabulary 02
Let's have more fun with a cool KS2 English quiz! It's like a game that tests how many words we know. Want to be a word expert? Try learning a new word every day! Write it down, find out what it means, and use it in a sentence. Share it with friends and family to see if they know it too!
Getting better at words means having lots of choices. When you use a special word, see how others react. If they look puzzled, explain what it means. It's like being a word explorer! Want to explore more? Take this awesome picture quiz and keep growing your word power!
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1.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
I've been waiting for a long time to borrow that book.
I've been waiting for a long time to borrow that book.
for a little while
calmly
endlessly
patiently
I've been waiting endlessly to borrow that book. It might just be possible that this could be an exaggeration!
2.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
No one expected Kieran to be such a slow runner.
No one expected Kieran to be such a slow runner.
plodding
pacy
rapid
clumsy
No one expected Kieran to be such a plodding runner.
3.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
Cress seeds are some of the smallest I have ever seen. In fact, they are tiny.
Cress seeds are some of the smallest I have ever seen. In fact, they are tiny.
little.
minuscule.
small.
ordinary.
Cress seeds are some of the smallest I've seen. In fact, they are minuscule.
4.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
The fruit salad was really nice.
The fruit salad was really nice.
edible.
harmless.
delectable.
nutritious.
The fruit salad was delectable.
5.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
There was a big crowd at the stadium.
There was a big crowd at the stadium.
a reasonable
an immense
an okay
a tolerable
There was an immense crowd at the stadium.
6.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
My Grandad builds really good bonfires.
My Grandad builds really good bonfires.
tolerable
splendid
satisfactory
acceptable
My Grandad builds splendid bonfires.
7.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
Before the thunderstorm, the birds stopped making noise.
Before the thunderstorm, the birds stopped making noise.
hushed.
sounded quiet.
shrieked.
whispered.
Before the thunderstorm, the birds hushed.
8.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
She wore a pretty dress at the party.
She wore a pretty dress at the party.
an ugly
an attractive
a fashionable
a sparkly
She wore an attractive dress to the party - depending on their personal opinion, others could describe the dress as 'beautiful', 'gorgeous', 'nice', 'lovely' or 'delightful'.
9.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
We all agreed it had been a bad day.
We all agreed it had been a bad day.
an atrocious
a dreadful
an unsatisfactory
Any of the above
'Bad' is used too often. There are so many more interesting and specific words which could replace 'bad'. Try collecting alternatives to this rather boring word.
10.
Without changing the meaning of the sentence, select the best choice to replace the word or words in italics.
My best friend is kind.
My best friend is kind.
nice.
bossy.
busy.
considerate.
My best friend is considerate. My best friend could also be 'sympathetic', 'generous', 'thoughtful', or 'compassionate'.
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