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Words with similar denotations

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

After the long hike, my legs felt incredibly weary. Which word is most similar in meaning to weary?

a)

exhausted

b)

energized

c)

rested

d)

sore

2.

Match each word to its closest synonym.

a)

perplexed

1.

confused

b)

trivial

2.

unimportant

c)

abundant

3.

plentiful

d)

crucial

4.

essential

3.

The team captain checked the first-aid kit. "Do we have sufficient supplies for the entire season?" she asked. Which word is most similar in meaning to sufficient as it is used in the sentence?

a)

inadequate

b)

excessive

c)

enough

d)

minimal

4.

Sort these words for 'look' into two categories: A Quick Glance or A Long Stare.

Categorize the following

glimpse

gaze

peek

stare

glance

observe

A Quick Glance
A Long Stare
5.

The old map was filled with obscure symbols that no one could decipher. What does obscure mean in this sentence?

a)

clear

b)

unclear

c)

famous

d)

simple

6.

To make his story more exciting, Leo decided to _______ the size of the fish he caught. Which word best completes the sentence?

a)

diminish

b)

magnify

c)

describe

d)

ignore

7.

Match each word to its correct definition.

a)

diligent

1.

Hard-working and careful

b)

lethargic

2.

Sluggish and lacking energy

c)

optimistic

3.

Hopeful about the future

d)

pessimistic

4.

Expecting the worst outcome

8.

The principal's speech was very brief. Which word has a similar meaning?

a)

lengthy

b)

short

c)

loud

d)

boring

9.

Group these words into two synonym pairs.

Categorize the following

alter

brave

courageous

modify

Synonyms for 'Change'
Synonyms for 'Brave'
10.

My little brother can be very stubborn and refuses to try new foods. Which word is a synonym for stubborn?

a)

flexible

b)

obstinate

c)

curious

d)

agreeable

11.

Match each 'happy' word to a context where it would fit best.

a)

Content

1.

After a good meal, I felt full and ____.

b)

Ecstatic

2.

When I won the grand prize, I was absolutely ____!

c)

Pleased

3.

The teacher was ____ with my improved test score.

12.

If you want to write that a character is smart in a creative way, which word is a precise synonym for 'intelligent'?

a)

average

b)

clever

c)

simple

d)

unaware

13.

After he broke the vase, my brother offered a genuine apology, and I could tell he truly felt sorry. Which word is most similar in meaning to genuine as it is used in the sentence?

a)

fake

b)

artificial

c)

authentic

d)

ordinary

14.

Sort these words based on their relationship to the word assist: Synonym (similar meaning) or Antonym (opposite meaning).

Categorize the following

hinder

support

obstruct

help

Synonym
Antonym
15.

The instructions for the science experiment were so _______ that everyone in the class completed it perfectly on the first try. Which word best completes the sentence?

a)

vague

b)

complicated

c)

explicit

d)

ambiguous