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Learn More Synonyms & Antonyms Difficult 2024

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the science experiment, I noticed a change in the liquid. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

observed

b)

ignored

c)

forgot

d)

missed

2.

After the storm, the water in the creek was moving very rapidly. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

quickly

b)

slowly

c)

gently

d)

calmly

3.

Even though I studied hard, I was feeling anxious about the social studies test. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

worried

b)

confident

c)

relaxed

d)

calm

4.

After the game went into double overtime, the players were all fatigued. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

exhausted

b)

energized

c)

refreshed

d)

invigorated

5.

I almost had a perfect score, except for just one error. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

mistake

b)

success

c)

achievement

d)

victory

6.

The plane departed at 7:00PM last night. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

left

b)

arrived

c)

stayed

d)

landed

7.

My little sister had quite a tale to tell after spending the night at her friend's house. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

story

b)

song

c)

joke

d)

poem

8.

We were surprised by how abruptly the weather changed. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

suddenly

b)

slowly

c)

gradually

d)

predictably

9.

Too bad the diamond is fake. It would be worth a lot of money if it were authentic. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

real

b)

cheap

c)

small

d)

old

10.

I grasped the handlebar tightly as the roller coaster was about to take off. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

gripped

b)

released

c)

loosened

d)

ignored

11.

During the science experiment, I noticed a change in the liquid. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

observed

b)

ignored

c)

forgot

d)

missed

12.

After the storm, the water in the creek was moving very rapidly. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

quickly

b)

slowly

c)

calmly

d)

gently

13.

Even though I studied hard, I was feeling anxious about the social studies test. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

worried

b)

confident

c)

relaxed

d)

calm

14.

After the game went into double overtime, the players were all fatigued. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

exhausted

b)

energized

c)

refreshed

d)

invigorated

15.

I almost had a perfect score, except for just one error. Choose the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

mistake

b)

success

c)

achievement

d)

victory

16.

The plane departed at 7:00PM last night. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

left

b)

arrived

c)

stayed

d)

landed

17.

My little sister had quite a tale to tell after spending the night at her friend's house. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

story

b)

song

c)

joke

d)

poem

18.

We were surprised by how abruptly the weather changed. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

suddenly

b)

slowly

c)

gradually

d)

predictably

19.

Too bad the diamond is fake. It would be worth a lot of money if it were authentic.

Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

real

b)

false

c)

cheap

d)

old

20.

I grasped the handlebar tightly as the roller coaster was about to take off. Write the word in the box that is a synonym for the underlined word.

a)

gripped

b)

released

c)

loosened

d)

ignored

21.

Which of the following pairs of words are synonyms?

a)

Happy - Joyful

b)

Sad - Elated

c)

Fast - Quick

d)

Slow - Rapid

e)

Angry - Calm

22.

Choose the correct sentence that uses synonyms appropriately.

a)

She was elated to receive the award, and her joy was evident.

b)

He was ecstatic to receive the award, and his sadness was evident.

c)

She was elated to receive the award, and her anger was evident.

d)

He was ecstatic to receive the award, and his joy was hidden.

23.

Choose the correct synonym pair from the options below.

a)

happy, joyful

b)

sad, angry

c)

fast, slow

d)

big, small

24.

Jill needs to try on a smaller pair of shoes because this pair is way too loose. Write the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

tight

b)

big

c)

wide

d)

large

25.

Phillip always uses good manners. He is extremely polite. Write the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

rude

b)

kind

c)

friendly

d)

courteous

26.

Mark didn't have anything to do with the problem. He is completely innocent. Write the word from the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

guilty

b)

blameless

c)

harmless

d)

innocuous

27.

The silly clown made all the children laugh. Which word is an antonym for the underlined word?

a)

serious

b)

funny

c)

happy

d)

joyful

28.

The wild raccoon snuck into my trash can last night. Write the word from the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

tame

b)

fierce

c)

aggressive

d)

untamed

29.

Tomorrow evening, we are going out to dinner at a fancy restaurant. Write the word from the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

plain

b)

elegant

c)

luxurious

d)

expensive

30.

Michelle always wears her seatbelt because she wants to stay safe. Write the word from the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

dangerous

b)

secure

c)

protected

d)

guarded

31.

My little brother is no longer afraid of monsters. He realizes that they are not real. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

imaginary

b)

real

c)

visible

d)

existent

32.

Paul shows he is kind by volunteering at the animal shelter. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

cruel

b)

gentle

c)

friendly

d)

caring

33.

Some clothes will shrink if you put them in the dryer. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

expand

b)

contract

c)

reduce

d)

diminish

34.

Jill needs to try on a smaller pair of shoes because this pair is way too loose. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

tight

b)

big

c)

wide

d)

large

35.

Phillip always uses good manners. He is extremely polite. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

rude

b)

kind

c)

friendly

d)

courteous

36.

Mark didn't have anything to do with the problem. He is completely innocent. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

guilty

b)

blameless

c)

harmless

d)

faultless

37.

The silly clown made all the children laugh. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

serious

b)

funny

c)

happy

d)

joyful

38.

The wild raccoon snuck into my trash can last night. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

tame

b)

fierce

c)

aggressive

d)

untamed

39.

Tomorrow evening, we are going out to dinner at a fancy restaurant. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

plain

b)

elegant

c)

luxurious

d)

expensive

40.

Michelle always wears her seatbelt because she wants to stay safe. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

dangerous

b)

secure

c)

protected

d)

guarded

41.

My little brother is no longer afraid of monsters. He realizes that they are not real. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

imaginary

b)

real

c)

visible

d)

existent

42.

Paul shows he is kind by volunteering at the animal shelter. Click the word in the box that is an antonym for the underlined word.

a)

cruel

b)

gentle

c)

friendly

d)

compassionate

43.

Some clothes will shrink if you put them in the dryer. Which word is an antonym for the underlined word?

a)

expand

b)

contract

c)

reduce

d)

diminish

44.

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Find the pair of words that are antonyms.

a)

give - receive

b)

rough - smooth

c)

major - minor

d)

often - seldom

45.

Choose the correct antonym for the word 'happy'.

a)

Sad

b)

Joyful

c)

Cheerful

d)

Content