Question

synonyms
choose the word that is most nearly the same in meaning
as the word or phrase in boldface. then write your choice
on the line provided.

1. knocked unconscious when i fell off the ladder

a. industrious b. senseless c. considerable d. reliable

1. jarred by the rough landing

a. jolted b. composed c. shriveled d. looted

1. produce a long poem

a. jolt b. calculate c. compose d. rejoice

1. call the assistant for help

a. barrier b. loot c. deputy d. jolt

1. determine the cost of painting the apartment

a. compose b. rejoice c. jolt d. calculate

1. would plunder the house while the owners were away

a. jolt b. compose c. loot d. calculate
antonyms
choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning
to the word or phrase in boldface. then write your choice
on the line provided.

1. the idle carpenter

a. considerable b. industrious c. reliable d. senseless

1. swell in the heat

a. calculate b. jolt c. compose d. shrivel

1. mourn over the election results

a. loot b. calculate c. rejoice d. shrivel

1. made a slight difference

a. considerable b. industrious c. senseless d. reliable

1. a questionable source of information

a. industrious b. considerable c. reliable d. senseless

1. found an opening

a. deputy b. loot c. jolt d. barrier

Explanation:

1. "Unconscious" means lacking awareness or consciousness. "Senseless" also implies a lack of awareness or rationality.
2. "Jarred" means shaken or jolted. "Jolted" is a direct synonym.
3. "Produce" in the context of a poem means to create or compose.
4. "Assistant" and "deputy" both refer to someone who helps or acts on behalf of another.
5. "Determine" the cost means to calculate it.
6. "Plunder" means to loot or steal.

For antonyms:

1. "Idle" means lazy. "Industrious" means hard - working, the opposite.
2. "Swell" means to expand. "Shrivel" means to contract, the opposite.
3. "Mourn" means to grieve. "Rejoice" means to be happy, the opposite.
4. "Slight" means small. "Considerable" means large, the opposite.
5. "Questionable" means not reliable. "Reliable" is the opposite.
6. "Opening" implies something that allows passage. "Barrier" blocks passage, the opposite.

Answer:

Synonyms:

1. b. senseless
2. a. jolted
3. c. compose
4. c. deputy
5. d. calculate
6. c. loot

Antonyms:

1. b. industrious
2. d. shrivel
3. c. rejoice
4. a. considerable
5. c. reliable
6. d. barrier