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Context Clues (synonyms vs antonyms)

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  • Last year the flood had a drastic impact on our community due to the extreme rain and winds from the spring storms. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word drastic
    Extreme is a synonym for drastic
  • A large swarm of bees buzzed right through another group of bees as we were on our walk. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word swarm.
    Group is a synonym for the word swarm
  • Even though she looked feeble, she was quite strong to lift over 100 pounds. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word feeble.
    Strong is an antonym for feeble.
  • Ice skaters make skating look effortless, but I find it to be a difficult sport. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word effortless.
    Difficult is an antonym for effortless
  • My sister has perfectly clear handwriting, however mine is illegible. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word illegible
    Clear is an antonym for illegible.
  • Mom said if I wait, I won't get a seat for the show therefore I made sure not to hesitate to find a seat right away. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word hesitate.
    Wait is a synonym for hesitate
  • Jaron heard a strange, peculiar sound coming from the classroom next door. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word peculiar.
    Strange is a synonym for peculiar
  • There are so many friendly kids at my school who are nice to everyone. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word friendly.
    Nice is a synonym for friendly
  • We heard a strange, eerie noise came from the abandoned house. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word eerie.
    Weird is a synonym for eerie
  • The ghost appeared and then suddenly vanished! Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word vanished .
    Appeared is an antonym for vanished
  • Babysitting my neighbor isn't a problem, but babysitting my sister is a burden. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word burden
    Issue is a synonym for burden
  • Sally walked in the room with a frown, but Johnny made her smile. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word frown.
    Smile is an antonym for frown
  • My brother and I are so different. I'm shivering and he's sweating. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word shivering.
    Sweating is an antonym for shivering
  • I predict that it will rain this afternoon. If I'm right, I can tell people I'm a forecaster. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word predict.
    Forecaster is a synonym for the word predict
  • I thought Ana was aware of the party Saturday, but it turns out she was oblivious. Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word oblivious.
    Aware is an antonym for oblivious.
  • I estimated there were 102 candies in the jar and my guess was right! Using clues, name a synonym or antonym for the word estimated.
    Guess is a synonym for estimated