Grammar and Language Workbook

290 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6

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Vocabulary and

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quick, fast synonyms

1. terror, fright synonyms


2. start, finish antonyms


3. weave, we’ve homonyms


4. ebony, black synonyms


5. hay, hey homonyms


6. zip, unzip antonyms
   7. hour, our homonyms
   8. behold, look at synonyms
   9. like, dislike antonyms


7. meat, mete homonyms


8. important, unimportant antonyms


9. light, featherweight synonyms


10. The dais was well decorated, including the platform, the seats for the speakers, and
    the podium. a raised platform used by speakers, honored guests, and the like


11. Having published the life stories of three movie stars, Miss Suzuki became a well
    known biographer. a person who writes an account of another person’s life


12. Mr. Green is a valuable custodian. Our building is always clean, and its equipment is
    maintained regularly. one in charge of cleaning and maintaining a building


13. Some people believe they can break the law with impunity; that is, they believe they
    will never be punished. freedom from punishment


14. That couch is called a divan because it has no back. a long backless couch


15. Amodahy’s father repairs major appliances such as refrigerators, washers, and dryers.
    electrical machines designed for household use


16. Covering nearly three acres, the concourse was filled with people awaiting the arrival
    of Air Force One. a large gathering area


17. A little arrow, known as a cursor, is moved by a mouse to select items on a personal
    computer. an electronic symbol that identifies the place of activity


18. Watching television is a secondary activity for Timothy. Completing his homework is
    more important. second in importance


19. Barely six inches wide, the miniatures on the wall depicted covered bridges of
    Pennsylvania. very small paintings or objects
    Exercise 2 Write synonyms, antonyms, or homonyms to describe each pair of words.