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Locating synonyms in sentences

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  • I used to think I wanted to be an AUTHOR when I grew up. A writer's like is very hard, though, so I'm not sure anymore. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word AUTHOR)
    writer
  • The recipe said to BLEND the butter and sugar. Nancy took out the mixer and began to mix them together. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word BLEND)
    mix
  • The HAPPY bee buzzed by quickly. He felt joyful collecting nectar. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word HAPPY)
    joyful
  • Elizabeth's dirty clothes lay in a HEAP on the floor. She took off her sweater and three it on top of the pile. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word HEAP)
    pile
  • Check your papers for ERRORS before turning them in. I don't want any mistakes on your assignment. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word ERRORS)
    mistakes
  • The apples were HUGE and shiny. The basket was big and heavy. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word HUGE)
    big
  • Laura saw three CREEPY movies on Friday night. They were so spooky that she couldn't sleep all night. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word CREEPY)
    spooky
  • The old building started to CRUMBLE. The second blast of dynamite made it collapse entirely. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word CRUMBLE)
    collapse
  • Toshio liked to AMUSE his classmates. He would entertain them by acting like the teacher. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word AMUSE)
    entertain
  • Dr. Kramer told Jenny she had a CAVITY. Jenny could even feel the big hole in her tooth. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word CAVITY)
    hole
  • The hurricane DEMOLISHED the seawall and several cottages. It had destroyed many of the oldest buildings. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word DEMOLISHED)
    destroyed
  • My sister and I ARGUED over who got to choose the movie. We quarreled for hours over it until it was too late to watch the movie. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word ARGUED)
    Quarreled
  • The children can't swim as far as the ADULTS. So the grown-ups decided to get a boat. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word ADULTS))
    grown ups
  • Chuck ACQUIRED enough points to get an upgrade on his game. He was very excited he got these new upgrades. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word ACQUIRED)
    got
  • After staying up to watch the end of the late movie, Elaine was AWFULLY tired the next day. All through her school day she was terribly tired. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word AWFULLY)
    terribly
  • Marty was a HANDSOME, but he was selfish. Even though he was good-looking, he couldn't get any dates. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word HANDSOME)
    good-looking
  • The students GAZED at the cocoon as the butterfly emerged. They stared in wonderment as the butterfly came out. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word GAZED)
    stared
  • Anna tried to CONCEAL her sore ankle from the coach during the match. But the coach saw her hiding her sore ankle and took her out of the game.
    hide
  • Graffiti covered the walls of the VANCANT building. The building had been empty for years. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word VACANT)
    Empty
  • The SMALL bird jumped from his nest. His little wings flapped quickly. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word SMALL)
    little
  • Aaron was too timid to ask Sarah to the spring dance. His friends kept telling him to go ask and not be so shy. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word TIMID)
    shy
  • Leigh liked to hang out with her favorite BUNCH of friends. Valerie, Tricia, and Kelly were all in her group. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word BUNCH)
    group
  • The Koehlers RESIDE on a large ranch not far outside of town. They have lived there for many years. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word RESIDE)
    live
  • Owen was afraid he was going to FAIL the test. One more bad grade and he would flunk the whole course. (what word in the second sentence is a synonym to the word FAIL)
    flunk