Let's solve the "Word Detective" worksheet step by step. The task is to
read each sentence, figure out the meaning of the underlined word, and then
circle the synonym (a word that means the same thing) from the options provided.
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1. Inside the shop, Josephine found a stunning pair of diamond earrings.
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Underlined word: *stunning*
- Meaning: very beautiful or impressive
- Options:
- A) beautiful
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- B) horrible
- C) disgusting
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Correct answer:
A) beautiful
> ✔️ *Stunning* means extremely attractive — so "beautiful" is the best synonym.
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2. Billy’s mum was furious that he had done the wrong thing while she was out.
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Underlined word: *furious*
- Meaning: extremely angry
- Options:
- A) happy
- B) angry
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- C) calm
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Correct answer:
B) angry
> ✔️ *Furious* means very angry, so "angry" is the correct synonym.
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3. I was eager to open my birthday presents. I am very impatient.
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Underlined word: *eager*
- Meaning: keen or excited to do something
- Options:
- A) excited
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- B) patient
- C) reluctant
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Correct answer:
A) excited
> ✔️ *Eager* means wanting something very much — similar to "excited".
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4. Don’t you wish you had an abundant supply of chocolate? I love chocolate.
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Underlined word: *abundant*
- Meaning: plentiful or large amount
- Options:
- A) empty
- B) plentiful
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- C) reluctant
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Correct answer:
B) plentiful
> ✔️ *Abundant* means having more than enough — same as "plentiful".
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5. Although the vase was heavy, it was also very fragile.
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Underlined word: *fragile*
- Meaning: easily broken
- Options:
- A) light
- B) heavy
- C) breakable
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Correct answer:
C) breakable
> ✔️ *Fragile* means something that can be easily broken — so "breakable" is the right synonym.
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6. Billy felt queasy after going on the roller coaster.
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Underlined word: *queasy*
- Meaning: feeling sick or nauseous
- Options:
- A) hungry
- B) thirsty
- C) sick
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Correct answer:
C) sick
> ✔️ *Queasy* means feeling like you might vomit — so "sick" fits best.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
A) beautiful
2.
B) angry
3.
A) excited
4.
B) plentiful
5.
C) breakable
6.
C) sick
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of word detective worksheet.
