English Language: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Synonyms 5 (Answers)
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What is a synonym? A synonym is a word that means the same thing or nearly the same thing as another word. As an example, let’s look at the following two sentences:
[readmore]In these two sentences, “pretty” and “beautiful” mean nearly the same thing. Therefore, they are synonyms.
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The “temple” is a place of worship. A “theater”, “museum” and “ladies’ club” are all places of entertainment. A “church” on the other hand is also a place of worship. Answer (d) is the correct synonym for temple
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The definition of “choice” is the act of making a selection. The words “answer,” “problem” and “question” do not have a relationship to making a selection. However, the word “option” refers to the act of choosing. Clearly, this is the synonym we are looking for so Answer (b) is correct
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The definition of “dismayed” means to be upset, alarmed, concerned or worried about. Knowing this definition tells us that Answer (c) is the correct synonym we are looking for here
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To be “smart” means to be very witty or clever. Knowing this we quickly see that its synonym is “clever.” Therefore, Answer (a) is the correct synonym
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The noun used here, i.e., the “cook” refers to someone who prepares food. A “waitress” serves food. A “hostess” heads a party or event or is a greeter at an establishment. A “butcher” cuts pieces of meats. A “chef” is a well-experienced person who cooks. Therefore, the synonym we are looking for is Answer (b) chef
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The definition of “pail” means vessel with a handle. Knowing this definition tells us that Answer (d) is the correct synonym as a bucket is defined as a pail
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The definition of “false” is to be “untrue” and the definition of “untrue” is to be “false”. Therefore, Answer (a) is clearly the synonym for “false
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The definition of “trash” refers to rubbish and rubbish refers to garbage. Knowing this definition tells us that Answer (c) is the correct synonym that we are looking for here
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Although you could find a “bag,” a “cashier” and a “sales receipt” in a store, they are not synonyms to a “cart.” A “cart” is a wheeled vehicle just as a “carriage” is a wheeled vehicle. Therefore, Answer (b) is the correct synonym to “cart”
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The definition of “couch” is a “sofa”. This makes it easy to determine that Answer (d) is the correct synonym needed here
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