Synonyms and Antonyms — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word is BOTH a synonym for cold AND an antonym for hot?
A) warm
B) chilly
C) sunny
D) mild
Chilly means cold, which is a synonym for cold and the opposite of hot.
2. Which synonym for good is the STRONGEST?
A) nice
B) good
C) fine
D) excellent
Excellent shows the highest quality, making it the strongest synonym for good.
3. Which word is the BEST synonym for big in: The ___ elephant walked by?
A) tiny
B) enormous
C) short
D) narrow
Enormous matches the great size of an elephant, making it the best synonym for big here.
4. Which pair shows SYNONYMS, not antonyms?
A) near and far
B) begin and end
C) quick and speedy
D) rich and poor
Quick and speedy both mean fast, so they are synonyms; the other pairs are antonyms.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A synonym for happy that fits a big party is joyful.
Joyful shows great happiness, fitting the cheerful mood of a party.
2. An antonym for the word fast in a race is slow.
Slow is the opposite of fast and clearly shows an antonym pair in a race.
3. A synonym for said that means said with anger is shouted.
Shouted means said loudly and often shows anger, making it a strong synonym for said.
4. An antonym for the word light that means without light is dark.
Dark is the opposite of light, so it is the correct antonym.
5. A synonym for the word small that fits a baby bird is tiny.
Tiny means very small and fits a baby bird, making it a strong synonym for small.