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🇬🇧 English Synonyms Quiz
Read a short sentence and choose the word closest in meaning to the target word. Practice familiar synonyms and discuss how context affects word choice.
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30 ready-made questions — pick how many to use, then host a classroom quiz or practice solo.
Sample questions and answers
20 of the 30 in this bank, answers in gold.
In ‘The puppy was happy to see us,’ which word is closest in meaning to happy?
- Joyful
- Angry
- Sleepy
- Nervous
‘The rabbit made a quick dash across the grass.’ Which word is closest to quick?
- Silent
- Fast
- Careful
- Small
‘We saw a huge ship in the harbor.’ Which word is closest to huge?
- Tiny
- Ancient
- Enormous
- Empty
‘Maya was brave during the storm.’ Which word is closest to brave?
- Courageous
- Confused
- Careless
- Shy
‘Please begin your work now.’ Which word is closest to begin?
- Check
- Start
- Finish
- Hide
‘The room was silent during the test.’ Which word is closest to silent?
- Crowded
- Bright
- Quiet
- Warm
‘The glass vase is fragile.’ Which word is closest to fragile?
- Delicate
- Useful
- Heavy
- Colorful
‘The students were eager to see the science display.’ Which word is closest to eager?
- Unwilling
- Keen
- Tired
- Worried
‘A narrow path led through the woods.’ Which word is closest to narrow?
- Steep
- Long
- Slim
- Rough
‘The directions were clear.’ Which word is closest to clear?
- Easy to understand
- Very long
- Hard to find
- Recently written
‘The teacher gave a brief explanation.’ Which word is closest to brief?
- Friendly
- Short
- Confusing
- Detailed
‘The old bridge is sturdy.’ Which word is closest to sturdy?
- Worn
- Narrow
- Strong
- Unsafe
‘Lena was reluctant to speak in front of the class.’ Which word is closest to reluctant?
- Unwilling
- Excited
- Prepared
- Proud
‘The hikers were exhausted after the long climb.’ Which word is closest to exhausted?
- Hungry
- Tired
- Lost
- Cold
‘The kitten was timid around strangers.’ Which word is closest to timid?
- Playful
- Noisy
- Shy
- Curious
‘The directions were accurate.’ Which word is closest to accurate?
- Correct
- Simple
- Helpful
- Brief
‘The path was slippery after the rain.’ Which word is closest to slippery?
- Wet
- Slick
- Muddy
- Steep
‘We need to repair the torn tent.’ Which word is closest to repair?
- Move
- Replace
- Fix
- Fold
‘The artist used vivid colors in the garden picture.’ Which word is closest to vivid?
- Bright
- Small
- Careful
- Quiet
‘Omar was grateful for his neighbor’s help.’ Which word is closest to grateful?
- Surprised
- Thankful
- Embarrassed
- Curious