Synonyms and Antonyms

Which word is a synonym for enormous?

• Tiny

• Gigantic

• Average

• Quick

Answer explanation

A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning. 'Gigantic' means very large, just like 'enormous'. 'Tiny' is an antonym, and the other options are unrelated.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Match each word to its antonym (a word with the opposite meaning).

• Complex

• Brave

• Cowardly

• Simple

• Modern

• Generous

• Selfish

• Ancient

Answer explanation

Each word is paired with its opposite: Brave is the opposite of Cowardly, Simple is the opposite of Complex, Ancient is the opposite of Modern, and Generous is the opposite of Selfish.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

After the long hike, my legs felt feeble. Which word is an antonym for feeble as used in the sentence?

• Weak

• Tired

• Strong

• Sore

Answer explanation

An antonym has the opposite meaning. In the sentence, 'feeble' means weak. The opposite of weak is 'strong'. 'Weak' and 'tired' are synonyms or related ideas.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Sort these words into two groups: Synonyms for Happy or Synonyms for Sad.

Groups:

(a) Synonyms for Happy

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(b) Synonyms for Sad

• Sorrowful

• Joyful

• Cheerful

• Miserable

• Delighted

• Gloomy

Answer explanation

The words are sorted based on their meaning. 'Joyful,' 'cheerful,' and 'delighted' all mean happy. 'Miserable,' 'gloomy,' and 'sorrowful' all mean sad.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Match each word to its synonym (a word with a similar meaning).

• Watch

• Assist

• Make

• Difficult

• Hard

• Create

• Help

• Observe

Answer explanation

Each word is paired with another word that has a very similar meaning: Assist/Help, Create/Make, Observe/Watch, and Difficult/Hard.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Which of the following pairs of words are antonyms?

• giant, huge

• awake, asleep

• happy, glad

• messy, untidy

Answer explanation

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. 'Awake' and 'asleep' are opposites. The other pairs are all synonyms (words with similar meanings).

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Sort each word pair into the correct relationship category: Synonyms or Antonyms.

Groups:

(a) Synonyms

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(b) Antonyms

• Loud - Quiet

• Begin - Start

• Entrance - Exit

• Smart - Intelligent

Answer explanation

Synonyms have similar meanings (Smart/Intelligent, Begin/Start), while antonyms have opposite meanings (Loud/Quiet, Entrance/Exit).

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

The detective found a vital clue that helped solve the case. What does vital mean in this sentence?

• Unimportant

• Hidden

• Essential

• Confusing

Answer explanation

In this context, 'vital' is a synonym for 'essential' or 'crucial'. It means the clue was absolutely necessary to solve the case. 'Unimportant' is an antonym.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Instead of saying the joke was 'funny', which word could you use to show it was extremely funny?

• Amusing

• Hilarious

• Pleasant

• Okay

Answer explanation

'Hilarious' is a strong synonym for 'funny', suggesting a higher level of humor. 'Amusing' is a milder synonym, while the other options don't convey strong humor.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Match each word to its antonym.

• Failure

• Victory

• Defeat

• Success

• Enemy

• Courage

• Fear

• Friend

Answer explanation

Each word is matched with its direct opposite: Victory/Defeat, Success/Failure, Friend/Enemy, and Courage/Fear.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5