Practice Synonym or Restatement Clues - 2.1.1.2 | Module 3: Sharpening Reading Skills (Comprehension) | ICSE Grade 8 English
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2.1.1.2 - Synonym or Restatement Clues

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a synonym for 'happy' based on the phrase: 'She was joyful and happy today.'?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look for a word that means the same thing in the sentence.

Question 2

Easy

In the sentence: 'The weather was clear, it was a bright, sunny day,' what does 'bright' mean?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Check the context in the sentence.

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Question 1

What is a synonym for 'enormous' as used in: 'The enormous mountain towered over the valley.'?

  • Tiny
  • Huge
  • Minimal

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of words with similar meanings.

Question 2

'Contrary to popular belief, cats can be quite affectionate,' what does 'contrary' suggest?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider words that imply disagreement.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the passage, 'The debate was contentious, filled with heated arguments and disagreements,' determine the meaning of 'contentious.'

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how the words relate to conflict.

Question 2

Evaluate the sentence: 'The author’s thesis was clear and unequivocal; there was no room for doubt.' What does 'unequivocal' convey?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how clarity plays into arguments.

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