English Language Arts Grade 6 45 min

Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context

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Unlike his *gregarious* brother, Tom was very shy. What does *gregarious* mean?

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The desert is typically *arid*, while the rainforest is always wet. What does *arid* mean?

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He chose to be *benevolent* rather than cruel to the lost puppy. What does *benevolent* mean?

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The puppy was tiny, but the horse was *enormous*. What does *enormous* mean?
0.huge
1.fast
2.brown
3.soft
Easy
My room is usually tidy, whereas my brother's room is always *chaotic*. What does *chaotic* mean?
0.blue
1.messy
2.quiet
3.big
Easy
She felt joyful rather than *melancholy* on her birthday. What does *melancholy* mean?
0.happy
1.tired
2.sad
3.excited

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