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Vocabulary and Word Study

(Lesson 10)

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6. We pedaled rapidly down the road and then walked slowly up
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Name _ READ 180 Practice

Vocabulary and Word Study

(Lesson 7)

Antonyms

Read each sentence. They do not make sense as they are written. Fix them
by writing an antonym-or word with an opposite meaning-for each
underlined word. The first one has been done for you.

1. Please don't be early to the airport. late

2. The plane will take on at the right time.

3. Let's say hello before we go home.

4. This vacation should be boring.

5. I like to spend time with all my enemies.

6. The sun should be dull and hot.

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Name READ 180 Practice

Vocabulary and Word Study

(Lesson 6) Synonyms are words that
have the same or nearly the
Synonyms same meaning.

A. Read each sentence. Replace the word in bold type Examples:
with a synonym from the box below.
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furious grabbed tall

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