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Synonyms and Antonyms (March Exercise #1)

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Type in two antonyms of the word:

Run

4 lines
2.

Type in two synonyms of the word:

Sad

4 lines
3.

Which word could be an ANTONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

a safe thing to do

a)

harmless

b)

smart

c)

dangerous

d)

boring

4.

Which word is an antonym for quiet?

a)

loud

b)

invisble

c)

silent

5.

Words with the same meaning are called?

a)

Synonyms

b)

A. Antonyms

6.

1. Words with opposite meaning are called?

a)

Synonyms

b)

A. Antonyms

7.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

reject: accept

lower: ___

a)

fly

b)

below

c)

feed

d)

raise

8.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

friend: ____

cellar: basement

a)

play

b)

key

c)

companion

d)

enemy

9.

Which word is a synonym?

The blanket on my bed is soft.

a)

hard

b)

fluffy

c)

heavy

d)

rough

10.

Which word is an antonym for always?

a)

far

b)

never

c)

under

11.

Which word is a synonym?

Dinner was tasty.

a)

disgusting

b)

flavorful

c)

distasteful

d)

bland

12.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

gentle: rough

smile: ___

a)

mean

b)

frown

c)

calm

d)

smirk

13.

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

14.

Which word could be an ANTONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

feeling better

a)

improved

b)

worse

c)

well

d)

silly

15.

Which two words are antonyms?

a)

love - lost

b)

love - heart

c)

love - hate

16.

Which word is a synonym?

The fat cat slept all day.

a)

large

b)

skinny

c)

small

d)

little

17.

What do antonyms mean?

a)

Words that mean the same thing

b)

Words that mean the complete opposite

18.
What do these words have in common? Angry and Mad
a)
They both mean the same thing.
b)
They have different meanings.
19.

What is NOT a synonym of the word:

Amazing

a)

Fascinating

b)

Insignificant

c)

Incredible

d)

Great

20.

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

21.

Which word is an antonym?

The box was listed as fragile.

a)

brittle

b)

delicate

c)

weak

d)

strong

22.

Antonym for Loud

a)

Noisy

b)

Flashy

c)

Quiet

d)

Roaring

23.

What is an antonym?

a)

Word opposite in meaning of another word

b)

Word similar in meaning to another word

c)

Word that has no true meaning

24.

What is an antonym?

a)

words that are similar in meanings

b)

words that are opposite or have totally different meanings

25.

Smart, Intelligent

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

26.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

___: create

lead: follow

a)

destroy

b)

control

c)

delay

d)

build

27.

Which word is an antonym?

It was unusual for her to be late.

a)

uncommon

b)

bizarre

c)

strange

d)

normal

28.

Which word is an antonym?

She was upset after not winning.

a)

blue

b)

happy

c)

agitated

d)

distressed

29.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

stress: ___

sorrow: joy

a)

emotion

b)

relaxation

c)

love

d)

pain

30.
What is another word for big?
a)
Small
b)
Tiny
c)
Giant
d)
Fast
31.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

___: smooth

enemy: partner

a)

easy

b)

sleek

c)

team

d)

rough

32.
I woke up very tired today!
What is a synonym for tired?
a)
Fun
b)
Awake
c)
Sleepy
33.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

careful: cautions

___: sneak

a)

ignore

b)

join

c)

warn

d)

snoop

34.

Which word is a synonym for quick?

a)

broken

b)

slow

c)

speedy

35.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

fasten: tie

coat: ___

a)

button

b)

jacket

c)

rope

d)

shirt

36.

Which word could be an SYNONYM for the underlined word in this sentence?

Draw a ring around each noun in the box.

a)

circle

b)

jewelry

c)

square

d)

line

37.

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

38.

What is a synonym of the word:

Small

a)

Enormous

b)

Gigantic

c)

Tiny

d)

Huge

39.

What is an antonym of the word:

SHOCKED

a)

Surprised

b)

Stunned

c)

Apalled

d)

Composed

40.

A synonym is word that is similar to another word

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

shuffle: mix

___: give

a)

take

b)

allow

c)

stir

d)

donate

42.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

stop: begin

easy: ___

a)

start

b)

effortless

c)

difficult

d)

upset

43.

What is the antonym for Beautiful

a)

Ugly

b)

Handsome

c)

Lovely

d)

Pretty

44.

Which word could be a SYNONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

rip the paper

a)

wrap

b)

fold

c)

tear

d)

toss

45.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

laugh: giggle

___: cheap

a)

inexpensive

b)

work

c)

quality

d)

fresh

46.

Which word is an antonym?

She was grumpy.

a)

happy

b)

grouchy

c)

upset

d)

mad

47.

Which word could be an ANTONYM for the underlined word in this sentence?

I want to order a pizza with a thin crust.

a)

narrow

b)

thick

c)

buttery

d)

hot

48.

Choose the word that correctly completes the analogy.

dress: ___

smile: grin

a)

dance

b)

pants

c)

gown

d)

happy

49.

Which word is a synonym?

She was excited to visit her family.

a)

bored

b)

thrilled

c)

calm

d)

disinterested

50.

Which word is an antonym?

Her fall was very graceful.

a)

delicate

b)

smooth

c)

awkward

d)

elegant

51.

Which of the following is the synonym of the word cold?

a)

Warm

b)

Hot

c)

chilly

52.

Which word could be a SYNONYM for the underlined word in the phrase?

check your answers

a)

finish

b)

review

c)

know

d)

change

53.

What is an antonym of the word:

Throw

a)

Hold

b)

Toss

c)

Launch

d)

Fling

54.

Which word is a synonym?

The stars in the sky were sparkling.

a)

matte

b)

shining

c)

dull

d)

dark

55.

Which word could be an ANTONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

a crowded room

a)

quiet

b)

busy

c)

loud

d)

empty

56.

What is a synonym?

a)

words that have similar meanings

b)

words that are opposites or have different meanings

57.

What is a synonym of the word:

Cry

a)

Laugh

b)

Weep

c)

Smile

d)

Smirk

58.

Which could be a SYNONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

shut the window

a)

open

b)

close

c)

wash

d)

leave

59.

What is a synonym of the word:

Small

a)

Enormous

b)

Gigantic

c)

Tiny

d)

Huge

60.

What would NOT be an antonym of the word:

Scared

a)

Frightened

b)

Enjoyed

c)

Reassured

d)

Comforted

61.

Sprinting, Running

a)

Synonyms

b)

Antonyms

c)

I don't know

62.
What is an antonym of before?
a)
after
b)
at first
c)
beginning
d)
start
63.
Synonyms
The terrible storm caused much destruction in the town.
a)
big
b)
awful
c)
loud
d)
rainy
64.
Which word is a synonym for the red word?
The terrible storm caused much destruction in the town.
a)
big
b)
awful
c)
loud
d)
rainy
65.
Which sentence uses the best synonym for the sentence below?
Nathan really wants some chocolate.
a)
Nathan really admires some chocolate.
b)
Nathan really craves some chocolate.