Synonyms and Antonyms

Two or more words that have the same or similar meanings are called ________________. 

• Homonyms
• Synonyms 
• Antonyms
• Idioms

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Words that have opposite meanings are called __________. 

• Homonyms
• Synonyms
• Homographs
• Antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which word is a synonym for the capitalized word? 
Todd has an IMAGINARY friend named Skip. 

• pretend
• best
• factual
• honest

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is a synonym for the capitalized word? 
Selena is a POLITE and thoughtful person. 

• rude
• grouchy
• respectful
• unfriendly 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which word is an antonym for the capitalized word? 
Which student has the NEATEST desk? 

• prettiest 
• greatest
• nicest 
• messiest

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.RL.6.4

Which word is an antonym for the capitalized word? 
This is the most COMFORTABLE couch in the world. 

• unpleasant
• delightful
• satisfying 
• stylish 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms? 
ignorant / dumb

• synonyms 
• antonyms

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms?
suitable / appropriate

• synonyms
• antonyms 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms?
rejects / accepts

• synonyms 
• antonyms 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Are the following words synonyms or antonyms?
denies / admits 

• synonyms 
• antonyms 

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B