This Grade 2 writing worksheet shows second graders how strong synonyms make writing much more interesting and clear to a reader. Four multiple choice items ask which synonym for said, big, or walked fits a given story moment, like whispered versus shouted for a sleeping baby. Five fill-in items challenge second graders to rewrite plain sentences using vivid synonyms such as delicious, heartbroken, blazing, speedy, and deafening.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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
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
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
4. Theo "walked" quickly because he was late. Which synonym for walked fits best?
A) crawled
B) hurried
C) rested
D) stopped
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.
2. Rewrite: She was sad. Use a stronger synonym for sad: She was heartbroken.
3. Rewrite: The fire was hot. Use a stronger synonym for hot: The fire was blazing.
4. Rewrite: The car was fast. Use a stronger synonym for fast: The car was speedy.
5. Rewrite: The noise was loud. Use a stronger synonym for loud: The noise was deafening.
Synonyms & Antonyms
★ 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
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
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
4. Theo "walked" quickly because he was late. Which synonym for walked fits best?
A) crawled
B) hurried
C) rested
D) stopped
★ 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.
2) Rewrite: She was sad. Use a stronger synonym for sad: She was heartbroken.
3) Rewrite: The fire was hot. Use a stronger synonym for hot: The fire was blazing.
4) Rewrite: The car was fast. Use a stronger synonym for fast: The car was speedy.
5) Rewrite: The noise was loud. Use a stronger synonym for loud: The noise was deafening.
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