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Synonyms and Antonyms Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Synonyms are words that mean the same thing.

Antonyms are words that mean the opposite thing.

a)

True

b)

True

c)

True

d)

True

2.

John could not remember the answers and thought the quiz was difficult. What is a synonym for difficult?

a)

fast

b)

easy

c)

hard

d)

simple

3.

She will toss the fruit in the basket using her right hand. What is a synonym for toss?

a)

throw

b)

thrill

c)

spill

d)

take

4.

Sue will purchase the puppy from the pet store and take it home with her today. What is a synonym for purchase?

a)

steal

b)

buy

c)

return

d)

take

5.

Read the following sentences:


Todd's brother would not stop teasing him. Todd was so agitated by his brother that he had tears in his eyes and grunted in anger.


Which word is an antonym for the word agitated as it is used in the sentence above?

a)

calm

b)

frustrated

c)

angry

d)

bothered

6.

Read these sentences:


Jamie shouts, "Hooray!" when she realizes her birthday is today. She starts jumping up and down and is very boisterous. Her mother tells her to try to be calm as she waits for the cake to finish baking.


Which word is a synonym for the word boisterous as it is used in the sentence above?

a)

quiet

b)

loud

c)

calm

d)

soft

7.
Are the words synonyms or antonyms?
center
middle
a)
Synonyms
b)
Antonyms
8.

What pair of words have almost the same meaning?

a)

break and destroy

b)

fall and decide

c)

help and take

d)

normal and strange

9.
Are the words synonyms or antonyms?
center
middle
a)
Synonyms
b)
Antonyms
10.
David knew that the
advanced studies program
was rigorous. It would require
a great deal of reading and homework. Still, he felt he was up for the challenge. 
a)
boring
b)
difficult
c)
surprising
d)
shocking
11.

What pair of words have almost the same meaning?

a)

break and destroy

b)

fall and decide

c)

help and take

d)

normal and strange

12.

After the hurricane hit, the family was in a perilous situation as the flood threatened their lives.


What does perilous mean in the sentence above?

a)

happy

b)

dangerous

c)

courageous

d)

ugly

13.

Zoey loved taking her dog Rufus to the dog park. They would play fetch, run around, and sometimes they would play with the other canines. The canines loved chasing each other around and barking at squirrels. After their trip to the dog park Rufus always fell asleep during the car ride home.


In the paragraph, the word canines means:

a)

Cat

b)

Dog

c)

Squirrel

14.

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

15.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

16.

Read the following sentences:


Todd's brother would not stop teasing him. Todd was so agitated by his brother that he had tears in his eyes and grunted in anger.


Which word is an antonym for the word agitated as it is used in the sentence above?

a)

calm

b)

frustrated

c)

angry

d)

bothered

17.

Read these sentences:


Jamie shouts, "Hooray!" when she realizes her birthday is today. She starts jumping up and down and is very boisterous. Her mother tells her to try to be calm as she waits for the cake to finish baking.


Which word is a synonym for the word boisterous as it is used in the sentence above?

a)

quiet

b)

loud

c)

calm

d)

soft

18.

Which words from the sentences best help the reader understand the meaning of the word boisterous?

a)

birthday, cake, today

b)

calm, down, very

c)

realizes, “Hooray!”

d)

jumping up and down, shouts

19.

The wooden toy looks fragile. However, it is sturdy and strong.


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

20.

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

a)

to have a fear of something

b)

to have a strong dislike for something

c)

to listen carefully

d)

to watch carefully

21.

Which is the closest antonym for the word intense?

Intense means done with great energy or enthusiasm

a)

swift

b)

tremendous

c)

weak

22.

Which is the closest antonym for the word acknowledge?

Acknowledge means to reply to; say that one has received.

a)

challenge

b)

ignor

c)

entertain

d)

value

23.

Which two words are the closest synonyms?

a)

teacher and mom

b)

student and animal

c)

player and athlete

d)

applied and appealed

24.

Which two words are the closest antonyms?

a)

personal and mine

b)

calm and distress

c)

focus and concern

25.

What's the synonym of lasting?

a)

temporary

b)

fleeting

c)

permanent