6th Grade Wordly Wise Lesson 3

Question 1

Choose a synonym for the bold word: New England was a sanctuary to the Puritans.

Accepted Answer

refuge

Question 2

The rock grazed the bear's shoulder. This means that the rock

Accepted Answer

barely scraped the bear.

Question 3

Choose a synonym for the bold word: The book describes the splendor of ancient Rome.

Accepted Answer

glory

Question 4

Choose an antonym for the bold word: Justin had a hectic school schedule.

Accepted Answer

simple

Question 5

Choose a synonym for the bold word: Allison's version of events is incredible.

Accepted Answer

unbelievable

Question 6

Choose an antonym for the bold word: The village's inhabitants went to market on Saturdays.

Accepted Answer

tourists

Question 7

Choose an antonym for the bold word: Rain has been abundant these last two years.

Accepted Answer

scarce

Question 8

A region's terrain is its

Accepted Answer

surface features

Question 9

A peninsula is a piece of land almost completely surrounded by

Accepted Answer

water.

Question 10

Which is most likely to have an arid climate?

Accepted Answer

desert

Question 11

Choose a synonym for the bold word: A horde of people waited outside the auditorium.

Accepted Answer

crowd

Question 12

Where is an animal most likely to graze?

Accepted Answer

in a pasture

Question 13

The opera production was splendid.

Accepted Answer

impressed the audience

Question 14

If a country has an abundance of natural resources, it has

Accepted Answer

plenty of resources

Question 15

Which of the following has a distinct smell?

Accepted Answer

fish

Question 16

Choose an antonym for the bold word: Not far from the palace, people lived in squalor.

Accepted Answer

elegance

Question 17

The three men crossed unfamiliar terrain.

Accepted Answer

regions.

Question 18

Choose a synonym for the bold word: The twins have distinct personalities.

Accepted Answer

different

Question 19

The geese found sanctuary in the park.

Accepted Answer

protection

Question 20

Choose a synonym for the bold word: Few people inhabit that region.

Accepted Answer

occupy

Question 21

Choose an antonym for the bold word: Rural areas are shrinking.

Accepted Answer

urban

Question 22

The room most likely to have high humidity is

Accepted Answer

the bathroom.

Question 23

Choose an antonym for the bold word: Summer can be humid in the Southeast.

Accepted Answer

dry

Question 24

Which is most likely to appear squalid?

Accepted Answer

an alleyway

6th Grade Wordly Wise Lesson 3

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6th Grade Wordly Wise Lesson 3

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