Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheets
Synonyms mean almost the same thing (big, large), and antonyms are opposites (hot, cold). Students circle S or A for each pair, match synonyms, then write antonyms and use word pairs in sentences.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms are words that mean almost the same thing (big, large). Antonyms are words with opposite meanings (hot, cold). Circle S for synonyms or A for antonyms.
Draw a line to match each word to its synonym.
happy ●
angry ●
jump ●
shout ●
small ●
scared ●
● afraid
● yell
● little
● mad
● leap
● glad
Antonyms: Write the Opposite
Write an antonym (opposite) for each word.
Write a sentence using a pair of antonyms.
Write a sentence using a pair of synonyms.
Synonyms and Antonyms: Answer Key
Synonyms are words that mean almost the same thing (big, large). Antonyms are words with opposite meanings (hot, cold). Circle S for synonyms or A for antonyms.
Draw a line to match each word to its synonym.
happy ●
angry ●
jump ●
shout ●
small ●
scared ●
● afraid (scared)
● yell (shout)
● little (small)
● mad (angry)
● leap (jump)
● glad (happy)
Antonyms: Write the Opposite: Answer Key
Write an antonym (opposite) for each word.
Write a sentence using a pair of antonyms.
Write a sentence using a pair of synonyms.
Teaching tips
- Antonym answers can vary (close can be the opposite of open or of far), so accept any real opposite.
- Common Core L.K.5.B covers relating verbs and adjectives to their opposites, and L.4.5.C covers synonyms and antonyms.
- Make an anchor chart of synonyms for overused words like good and said.
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