Synonyms & Antonyms — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Mia did not want to wake the baby, so she "said" her words softly. Which synonym for said fits best?
A) whispered
B) shouted
C) yelled
D) screamed
Whispered means to say something very softly, which fits not waking the baby.
2. The fans were excited when the team scored. They "said" their cheer. Which synonym for said fits best?
A) mumbled
B) whispered
C) shouted
D) sighed
Shouted means to say something in a loud voice, which fits excited fans cheering.
3. The puppy was "big" and barely fit in the basket. Which synonym is the strongest choice?
A) tiny
B) little
C) huge
D) small
Huge is a powerful synonym for big and shows the puppy was very large.
4. Theo "walked" quickly because he was late. Which synonym for walked fits best?
A) crawled
B) hurried
C) rested
D) stopped
Hurried means walked quickly, which fits Theo being late for something.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Rewrite: The cookie was good. Use a stronger synonym for good: The cookie was delicious.
Delicious is a strong synonym for good when talking about tasty food.
2. Rewrite: She was sad. Use a stronger synonym for sad: She was heartbroken.
Heartbroken is a powerful synonym for sad and shows deep sadness.
3. Rewrite: The fire was hot. Use a stronger synonym for hot: The fire was blazing.
Blazing is a strong synonym for hot that fits a roaring fire.
4. Rewrite: The car was fast. Use a stronger synonym for fast: The car was speedy.
Speedy is a lively synonym for fast and fits a quick car.
5. Rewrite: The noise was loud. Use a stronger synonym for loud: The noise was deafening.
Deafening is a strong synonym for loud and means very, very loud.