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Synonyms and Antonyms

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

The carpeted floor is so dirty that cleaning it will take many hours. The vacuum cleaner, however, will facilitate the job.

a)

impede

b)

simplify

c)

complicate

d)

rush

2.

Choose a word that is same in meaning to the underlined word.

The race was keenly contested. When the judge declared Maria the winner, she was exultant.

a)

dispirited

b)

crowing

c)

ecstatic

d)

defeated

3.

Choose a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

The journey uphill was long and difficult. It used up all our energies. It was strenuous.

a)

dangerous

b)

challenging

c)

guarded

d)

mindless

4.

Choose a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

Kenny is usually talkative. He hugs the floor most of the time, but today he is reserved.

a)

shy

b)

withdrawn

c)

silent

d)

booked

5.

Choose a word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

When the quarrel between the boxers started, the referee intervened.

a)

interfered

b)

stopped

c)

interrupted

d)

shunned

6.

Choose a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

As a General, Monty was a great planner, meticulous in his attention deal.

a)

reckless

b)

negligent

c)

accurate

d)

careful

7.

Choose a word that is closest in meaning to the underlined word.

The water heater is not working well since it only produces tepid water.

a)

warm

b)

lukewarm

c)

friendly

d)

cold

8.

Choose a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

This house is quaint and charming and might even be your dream home.

a)

ordinary

b)

strange

c)

common

d)

usual

9.

Choose a word that is similar in meaning to the underlined word.

With your malady cured you'll live anew, nor will a deer be more active.

a)

strength

b)

health

c)

comfort

d)

disease

10.

Choose a word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Waiters are clad with purple raiment, likewise tables in red cloths.

a)

disarray

b)

attire

c)

expose

d)

costume

11.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Windows that can't be broken can switch from opaque to clear.

a)

cloudy

b)

clear

c)

frosty

d)

blurred

12.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The people in the village still observe the ancient customs of their ancestors.

a)

old

b)

current

c)

old-fashioned

d)

young

13.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

A stationary bicycle is good for exercise, but you won't enjoy the scenery very much.

a)

static

b)

immobile

c)

active

d)

mobile

14.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The miser liked to sit and play with his money.

a)

hoarder

b)

cheapskate

c)

spendthrift

d)

stiff

15.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The car slid off the road and almost hit a group of pedestrians.

a)

strollers

b)

motorists

c)

walkers

d)

experts

16.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

This type of turtle seldom grows over four inches in length.

a)

hardly

b)

rarely

c)

scarcely

d)

regularly

17.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Successful companies want an educated work force.

a)

skilled

b)

literate

c)

ignorant

d)

cultured

18.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The pearls were of inferior quality; they looked like pearlized globs of varying wrinkly shapes.

a)

secondary

b)

exceptional

c)

menial

d)

foremost

19.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

She gets uncomfortable in confined spaces.

a)

restrained

b)

detained

c)

healthy

d)

liberated

20.

Choose a word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Free speech is an essential right of citizenship.

a)

fundamental

b)

imperative

c)

optional

d)

accessory