.1.  What does the word cease mean?

A. cause to happen
B. instruct
C. make worse
D. stop

Key: D

R-5-3.1 (synonym)

Item Type: MC - stand alone

Alignment to GLE R-5-3.1: Shows breadth of vocabulary knowledge through demonstrating understanding of word meanings or relationships by …

Identifying synonyms, antonyms

Depth of Knowledge: Level 1 - Use word relationships (synonym/antonym) to determine meaning of words
 2. A synonym for embarrassed is

A. joyful.
B. agreeable.
C. hopeful.
D. uncomfortable.

Key: D

R-5-3.1 (synonym)

Item Type: MC – related to passage

Alignment to GLE R-5-3.1: Shows breadth of vocabulary knowledge through demonstrating understanding of word meanings or relationships by … Identifying synonyms, antonyms

Depth of Knowledge: Level 1 - Use word relationships (synonym/antonym) to determine meaning of words
 3. An antonym for protested is

A. agreed.
B. aided.
C. worried.
D. complained.

Key: A

R-5-3.1 (antonym)

Item Type: MC – related to passage

Alignment to GLE R-5-3.1: Shows breadth of vocabulary knowledge through demonstrating understanding of word meanings or relationships by … Identifying synonyms, antonyms

Depth of Knowledge: Level 1 - Use word relationships (synonym/antonym) to determine meaning of words