Exploring Synonyms and Antonyms for Grade 5

What are synonyms?

• Words used in science

• Words that sound the same

• Words with the same or similar meanings

• Words that mean the opposite

What does 'antonym' mean?

• Words used in ancient texts

• Words that mean the opposite

• Words that are spelled differently

• A type of insect

In writing, why might we use synonyms?

• To avoid repetition

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences longer

• Because it's a rule

Which of the following is a synonym for 'fast'?

• Slow

• Lazy

• Rapid

• Sluggish

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'fast'?

• Quick

• Speedy

• Accelerated

• Sluggish

Which word is an antonym for 'bright'?

• Dazzling

• Dim

• Shiny

• Luminous

Which word could replace 'bright' without changing the sentence's meaning?

• Dark

• Obscure

• Radiant

• Gloomy

What synonym could replace 'cold' in a sentence?

• Sweltering

• Glacial

• Warm

• Hot

What is the antonym of 'cold'?

• Chilly

• Frosty

• Warm

• Icy

Which activity helps understand synonyms and antonyms better?

• Memorizing the dictionary

• Replacing words in sentences

• Counting the words in a paragraph

• Drawing pictures of words