Synonyms and Antonyms — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Which word is a synonym for 'brave' AND an antonym for 'fearful'?
A) timid
B) courageous
C) worried
D) shy
Courageous means brave and is the opposite of fearful, so it works for both Grade 3 conditions.
2. Which word is a synonym for 'rapid' AND an antonym for 'slow'?
A) sluggish
B) lazy
C) swift
D) steady
Swift means rapid and is the opposite of slow, satisfying both Grade 3 relationships.
3. Which word is a synonym for 'joyful' AND an antonym for 'miserable'?
A) upset
B) cheerful
C) tired
D) bored
Cheerful means joyful and is the opposite of miserable, so it fits both Grade 3 conditions.
4. Which word is a synonym for 'silent' AND an antonym for 'loud'?
A) noisy
B) quiet
C) musical
D) ringing
Quiet means silent and is the opposite of loud, matching both Grade 3 word relationships.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A word that means 'bright' and is the opposite of 'dim' is shining.
Shining means bright and is opposite to dim, fitting both Grade 3 word relationships.
2. A word that means 'terrified' and is the opposite of 'brave' is afraid.
Afraid is a synonym for terrified and an antonym for brave, showing fear, not courage.
3. A word that means 'polite' and is the opposite of 'rude' is kind.
Kind is a Grade 3 synonym for polite and the opposite of rude, showing nice behavior.
4. A word that means 'calm' and is the opposite of 'excited' is relaxed.
Relaxed means calm and is opposite to excited, matching both Grade 3 conditions for word relationships.
5. A word that means 'huge' and is the opposite of 'tiny' is giant.
Giant is a Grade 3 synonym for huge and an antonym for tiny, showing very large size.