Synonyms & Antonyms — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each word pair. Are the two words synonyms (almost the same meaning) or not synonyms?
Synonyms
big / largehappy / gladtiny / small Not synonyms
hot / coldfast / slowwet / dry Synonyms share a close meaning. Pairs like hot and cold mean opposite things, so they are not synonyms.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A word that means almost the same as another word is called a synonym.
Synonym means a word that shares a close meaning with another word.
2. A synonym for big is large.
Large and big both describe something that has a lot of size.
3. A synonym for happy is glad.
Glad and happy both describe a cheerful, pleased feeling.
4. A synonym for small is tiny.
Tiny and small both mean something that is not big in size.
5. A synonym for quick is fast.
Fast and quick both describe something that moves in a short time.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Synonyms are words that mean almost the same thing.
True False
Yes, synonyms always share a close, similar meaning.
2. Big and small are synonyms.
True False
Big and small are opposites, so they are antonyms, not synonyms.
3. Happy and glad are synonyms.
True False
Happy and glad share the same meaning of feeling pleased.
4. Synonyms must be spelled the same way.
True False
Synonyms have different spellings; it is their meaning that is alike.