English Language Arts Grade 9 45 min

Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context

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What does **lethargic** mean? "He felt energetic in the morning, but by noon he was **lethargic**."

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What does **tranquil** mean? "The city was chaotic, whereas the countryside was **tranquil**."

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What does **trivial** mean? "The issue was not important, but a **trivial** matter."

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Unlike her talkative sister, she was very **taciturn**. What does **taciturn** mean?
0.loud
1.quiet
2.angry
3.joyful
Easy
Some people are diligent, while others are **indolent**. What does **indolent** mean?
0.lazy
1.busy
2.smart
3.helpful
Easy
The path was not smooth, but quite **perilous**. What does **perilous** mean?
0.long
1.easy
2.dangerous
3.scenic

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