Question

section 2: synonyms
directions: choose the synonym that best matches the vocabulary word.

1. authorize a. allow b. refuse c. ignore
2. fragment a. piece b. whole c. clever
3. chronicle a. record b. guess c. forgot

section 3: antonyms
directions: choose the antonym that best fits the vocabulary word.

1. fragile a. delicate b. strong c. thin
2. chronic a. repeated b. long - lasting c. temporary
3. synchronize a. coordinate b. separate c. match

word bank
accessorize authorize chronic chronicle fraction fragile
fragment recognize synchronize triangle triathlon trilogy
section 4: sentences
directions: choose the vocabulary word that best completes the sentence. you can change the
form of the word if necessary (smile → smiled). spelling counts!!!

1. his ________ illness caused him to miss school several times throughout the year.
2. one ________ of the pizza was left on the plate.
3. the band tried to ________ their movements so they would step in time.
4. the principal must ________ the field trip before students can attend.
5. i didnt ________ my teacher at first because she changed her hairstyle.
6. the fantasy series ended as a ________ with three connected movies.
7. she chose to ________ her outfit with a scarf and earrings.
8. the athlete trained for months to compete in the ________.
9. the broken vase left a small ________ on the floor.
10. a ________ has three sides and is one of the basic shapes studied in math.
11. the author decided to ________ the towns history in a nonfiction book.
12. the sign warned that the glass display was ________ and should not be touched.

Explanation:

Section 2: Synonyms

1. "Authorize" means to give official permission, which matches "allow".
2. "Fragment" refers to a small part of something, which matches "piece".
3. "Chronicle" means to record events in order, which matches "record".

Section 3: Antonyms

1. "Fragile" means easily broken; its opposite is "strong".
2. "Chronic" means long-lasting; its opposite is "temporary".
3. "Synchronize" means to coordinate actions; its opposite is "separate".

Section 4: Sentences

1. A long-term, recurring illness is "chronic".
2. A small part of pizza is a "fraction".
3. To align movements to be in time is to "synchronize".
4. A principal must give permission for a trip, so "authorize".
5. To fail to identify someone is to "recognize" (in negative form).
6. A three-part movie series is a "trilogy".
7. To add decorative items to an outfit is to "accessorize".
8. A three-part athletic competition is a "triathlon".
9. A broken vase leaves a small "fragment".
10. A three-sided shape is a "triangle".
11. To write a record of a town's history is to "chronicle".
12. Glass that breaks easily is "fragile".

Answer:

Section 2: Synonyms

1. a. allow
2. a. piece
3. a. record

Section 3: Antonyms

1. b. strong
2. c. temporary
3. b. separate

Section 4: Sentences

1. chronic
2. fraction
3. synchronize
4. authorize
5. recognize
6. trilogy
7. accessorize
8. triathlon
9. fragment
10. triangle
11. chronicle
12. fragile