Synonyms and Antonyms

What is a synonym?

• a person, place, or thing
• a word that means the same as another word
• an action word
• a word that means the opposite of another word

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What is an antonym? 

• a word that means the opposite of another word
• a person, place, or thing
• a word that means the same as another word
• an action word

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What is a synonym for hot?

• cold
• scorching
• coffee
• freezing

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What is an antonym of before?

• after

• at first

• beginning

• start

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Pick the pair of antonyms:

• giant, huge
• awake, asleep
• happy, glad
• messy, dirty

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Which word is a synonym for the highlighted word?

The big, blue house is on the corner.

• small

• huge

• polka dot

• round

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What is another word for big?

• Small
• Tiny
• Giant
• Fast

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Choose the synonym of the highlighted word.
My brother did a marvelous invention. I’m sure kids will enjoy this new creation.

• Difficult
• Amazing
• Nice
• Gigantic

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The synonym of hurry

• close

• rush

• slow

• hold

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What is the antonym of rough

• soft

• happy

• careful

• strong

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