Synonyms & Antonyms — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each word into the group it belongs in: is it an everyday word or a stronger synonym?
Everyday word
tiredsmartfunny Stronger synonym
exhaustedhilariousclever Everyday words like tired, smart, and funny are common, while exhausted, clever, and hilarious are stronger synonyms with more power.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. After running all day, Jamal was not just tired, he was exhausted.
Exhausted is a stronger synonym for tired and shows he was completely worn out.
2. The puppy did a silly trick that was very hilarious and made us giggle.
Hilarious is a stronger synonym for funny and shows something that is extra funny.
3. My sister figured out the tricky puzzle because she is very clever.
Clever is a stronger synonym for smart and fits someone who solves tricky problems.
4. The chocolate cake was so tasty that everyone said it was delicious.
Delicious is a stronger synonym for tasty and fits food that everyone loves.
5. The tiny mouse looked small next to the large elephant.
Small is the everyday synonym for tiny and clearly compares to the large elephant.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Tired and exhausted are synonyms, but exhausted is stronger.
True False
Yes, exhausted means very tired, so the words are synonyms with different strength.
2. Smart and clever mean opposite things.
True False
Smart and clever both describe quick thinking, so they are synonyms, not opposites.
3. Funny and hilarious are both words for making people laugh.
True False
Yes, funny and hilarious are synonyms, but hilarious means extra funny.
4. Stronger synonyms always mean the exact same thing as everyday words.
True False
Stronger synonyms share a close meaning with everyday words, but they add more power or feeling.