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Synonyms and Antonyms

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile across her face.


What is the antonym of the underlined word?

a)

grin

b)

frown

c)

mass

2.

The trash looked grisly and yucky on the street.


What is the antonym of the underlined words?

a)

clean

b)

interesting

c)

gross

3.

(a)   are words that have contrasting, or opposite, meanings.

4.

What's the antonym of significant?

a)

considerable

b)

meaningless

c)

lasting

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.

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

10.

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


What does the underlined word mean?

a)

well-made

b)

bumpy

c)

weak

11.

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

12.
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
13.

A synonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.

a)

true

b)

false

14.

What's the synonym for hunk? Bob found a moldy hunk of cheese in the back of the fridge.

a)

piece

b)

handsome

c)

person

d)

smell

15.

The boy put on his scarf before walking out into the cold winter air. Synonym for cold?

a)

frosty

b)

blazing

c)

humid

d)

warm

16.

Are these words synonyms or antonyms?

adversity and difficulty

a)

antonyms

b)

synonyms

17.

dispute and argument

a)

synonyms

b)

antonyms

18.

Choose the synonym for the word amazing

a)

brilliant

b)

afraid

c)

silent

19.

Choose the antonym for the word intelligent

a)

ignorant

b)

nice

c)

awesome

20.

A word that has the same meaning as gloomy

a)

sad

b)

afraid

c)

angry

21.

A word that has the same meaning as another word is called

a)

antonyms

b)

synonyms

c)

homonyms

22.

A word that has the opposite meaning of another word

a)

Homonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Antonyms

23.

A Synonym of brave

a)

valiant

b)

coward

c)

fearful

24.

Antonym of the word amused

a)

entertained

b)

bored

c)

delight

25.

The same meaning of the word talented

a)

gifted

b)

clumsy

c)

awkward

26.

Choose the words of the same meaning

a)

wicked - evil

b)

naughty - well-behaved

c)

helpful - useless

27.

Another word for sincere

a)

talented

b)

honest

c)

bored

28.

Synonyms of joyful

a)

delighted - overjoyed

b)

sad - gloomy

c)

kind - helpful

29.

Opposite of the word elderly

a)

mature

b)

old

c)

young

30.

My sister will try to bake a cake.

a)

attempt

b)

close

c)

start

d)

read

31.

I am going to buy some fruit.

a)

go

b)

purchase

c)

give

d)

take

32.

My mother warned me to be careful

a)

alert

b)

calm

c)

cautious

d)

happy

33.

I am feeling drowsy.

a)

angry

b)

confused

c)

happy

d)

sleepy

34.

A dog is the most faithful friend a human can have.

a)

loyal

b)

tired

c)

true

d)

forgiving

35.

My grandfather was a wealthy man.

a)

rich

b)

poor

c)

quiet

d)

strict

36.

I only have one foe. It's chocolate, because I cannot live without it.

a)

penny

b)

money

c)

enemy

d)

taste

37.

It is very hard to convince my brother. He is too obstinate.

a)

lazy

b)

stubborn

c)

angry

d)

strict

38.

Don't squander my time.

a)

use

b)

waste

c)

finish

d)

slow

39.

bad : lousy :: rich : ?

a)

terrible

b)

poor

c)

strong

d)

wealthy

40.

say : utter :: difference : ?

a)

speak

b)

contrast

c)

similarity

d)

friendly

41.

safe : dangerous :: sick : ?

a)

healthy

b)

comfortable

c)

perilous

d)

ill

42.

small : tiny :: wrong : ?

a)

correct

b)

minuscule

c)

mistaken

d)

long

43.

false : factual :: guilty : ?

a)

wrong

b)

responsible

c)

innocent

d)

true

44.

false : factual :: guilty : ?

a)

wrong

b)

responsible

c)

innocent

d)

true

45.

strong : flimsy :: energetic : ?

a)

hyped

b)

powerful

c)

fragile

d)

lazy

46.

true : factual :: late : ?

a)

tardy

b)

false

c)

accurate

d)

early

47.

punctual : tardy :: compare : ?

a)

similar

b)

late

c)

effect

d)

contrast

48.

pretty : beautiful :: penniless : ?

a)

gorgeous

b)

poor

c)

ugly

d)

rich