This Grade 2 worksheet shows second graders that some synonyms are stronger than others, like tired and exhausted or funny and hilarious. Students sort six words into everyday words and stronger synonyms, then fill five sentences with powerful words such as exhausted, hilarious, clever, and delicious. Four true or false items check that synonyms can share meaning while still having different strength levels for Grade 2 writing.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
tiredexhaustedsmarthilariousfunnyclever
Everyday word
Stronger synonym
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.
2. The puppy did a silly trick that was very hilarious and made us giggle.
3. My sister figured out the tricky puzzle because she is very clever.
4. The chocolate cake was so tasty that everyone said it was delicious.
5. The tiny mouse looked small next 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
2. Smart and clever mean opposite things.
True False
3. Funny and hilarious are both words for making people laugh.
True False
4. Stronger synonyms always mean the exact same thing as everyday words.
True False
Synonyms & Antonyms
★ Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
tiredexhaustedsmarthilariousfunnyclever
Everyday word
Stronger synonym
★ 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.
2) The puppy did a silly trick that was very hilarious and made us giggle.
3) My sister figured out the tricky puzzle because she is very clever.
4) The chocolate cake was so tasty that everyone said it was delicious.
5) The tiny mouse looked small next 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
2) Smart and clever mean opposite things.
True
False
3) Funny and hilarious are both words for making people laugh.
True
False
4) Stronger synonyms always mean the exact same thing as everyday words.
True
False
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