Synonym Antonym and Homophone

Which word is an antonym for the word sleepy?

• Tired

• Awake

• Happy

• Loud

Which two words are homophones?

• blue-black

• bee-be

• blew-back

• blue-grow

Which two words are synonyms?

• yell-scream

• yell-whisper

• smile-frown

• messy-clean

What is an antonym?

• two words that sound the same, but have different meanings

• tow words that have similar meanings

• two words that have opposite meanings

What is an synonym?

• two words that sound the same, but have different meanings

• tow words that have similar meanings

• two words that have opposite meanings

Which pair of words are homophones?

• board, bored

• shake, shack

• son, some

• talk, tall

Which word is a synonym of the word instructed?

• allowed

• helped

• told

• refused

Which pair of words are synonyms?

• silly, serious

• frightened, calm

• nervous, anxious

• relaxed, excited

Read this passage.

"Wetlands have been harmed by pollution, invasive wildlife, and the removal of plants. Many organisms have lost their habitats. We must restore our wetlands so they are thriving once more.

What word is an antonym for thriving?

• healthy

• failing

• sad

• successful

Select the correct homophone that fits in the sentence below:

They forgot to take _______ Word Wisdom Journal with them!

• there

• their

• they're