Synonyms and Antonyms — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word is a synonym for happy AND an antonym for sad?
A) angry
B) joyful
C) tired
D) quiet
Joyful means very happy, which is a synonym of happy and the opposite of sad.
2. Which synonym for big shows the LARGEST size?
A) large
B) big
C) huge
D) tall
Huge is the strongest synonym, showing a size greater than big or large.
3. Which word is the BEST synonym for said in: She ___ when she got the gift?
A) whispered
B) mumbled
C) exclaimed
D) murmured
Exclaimed means said with excitement, which fits getting a gift better than the quieter words.
4. Which pair shows ANTONYMS, not synonyms?
A) big and large
B) fast and quick
C) hot and cold
D) happy and glad
Hot and cold mean opposite temperatures, while the other pairs are synonyms with similar meanings.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A word that means VERY cold is freezing.
Freezing shows extreme cold, so it is the strongest synonym for cold.
2. A word that is a synonym for big AND fits a giant is enormous.
Enormous means very large and matches a giant, showing the strongest synonym for big.
3. A synonym for said that means said softly is whispered.
Whispered means said in a quiet voice, which fits softly better than louder synonyms.
4. An antonym for the word begin that ends a story is end.
End is the opposite of begin and shows where a story finishes.
5. A synonym for fast that fits a race car is speedy.
Speedy means moving quickly and matches a race car, showing a strong synonym for fast.