Let's solve each part of the worksheet step by step.
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Exercise A: Synonyms / Antonyms
We need to determine whether each pair of words are
synonyms (words with similar meanings) or
antonyms (words with opposite meanings).
1.
Notice / observe
→ Both mean "to become aware of something."
✔ Synonym
2.
Cover / reveal
→ "Cover" means to hide, while "reveal" means to show.
✔ Antonym
3.
Wander / roam
→ Both mean to move around without a specific destination.
✔ Synonym
4.
Recall / remember
→ Both mean to bring back memories.
✔ Synonym
5.
Safe / risky
→ "Safe" means not dangerous; "risky" means involving danger.
✔ Antonym
6.
Simple / complicated
→ "Simple" means easy to understand; "complicated" means complex.
✔ Antonym
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Exercise B: Homonyms
Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings and sometimes different spellings. We must choose the correct homonym based on context.
1.
Allowed / aloud
- Ms. Thompson asked us to read ________
→ "Read aloud" means to read out loud.
✔ aloud
- We are now ________ to have electronic devices in school.
→ "Allowed" means permitted.
✔ allowed
2.
Urn / earn
- We can ____ more money if we have the skills that people need.
→ "Earn" means to get money through work.
✔ earn
- When a body is cremated the ashes can be kept in an ________.
→ An "urn" is a container for ashes.
✔ urn
3.
Cellar / seller
- Houses in the Bahamas don’t have a ________ because our water table is too high.
→ A "cellar" is a basement; it’s not practical where water is high.
✔ cellar
- The ______ of the vehicle must provide proof that he owns the car.
→ "Seller" is the person selling the car.
✔ seller
4.
Bridal / bridle
- ________ dresses and accessories can be very expensive.
→ "Bridal" refers to wedding-related things.
✔ Bridal
- The rider places a ________ in the horse’s mouth.
→ A "bridle" is a piece of equipment used to control a horse.
✔ bridle
5.
Throne / thrown
- The queen or king sit on the ________
→ A "throne" is a royal seat.
✔ throne
- The receipts were ________ away with the garbage on the table.
→ "Thrown" is the past tense of throw, meaning discarded.
✔ thrown
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✔ Final Answers:
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Exercise A: Synonyms / Antonyms
1. Notice / observe →
Synonym
2. Cover / reveal →
Antonym
3. Wander / roam →
Synonym
4. Recall / remember →
Synonym
5. Safe / risky →
Antonym
6. Simple / complicated →
Antonym
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Exercise B: Homonyms
1. Allowed / aloud
- Ms. Thompson asked us to read
aloud
- We are now
allowed to have electronic devices in school.
2. Urn / earn
- We can
earn more money...
- ...kept in an
urn.
3. Cellar / seller
- Don’t have a
cellar...
- The
seller of the vehicle...
4. Bridal / bridle
-
Bridal dresses and accessories...
- Places a
bridle in the horse’s mouth.
5. Throne / thrown
- Sit on the
throne
- Were
thrown away...
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