Synonyms and Antonyms — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The tired boy slowly trudged home after the long hike.
Trudged is a Grade 3 synonym for walked slowly with heavy steps because of tiredness.
2. The proud soldier marched in the parade with strong steps.
Marched is a synonym for walked that shows steady, proud movement in a line.
3. The runner sprinted across the finish line to win the race.
Sprinted is a Grade 3 synonym for ran very fast over a short distance.
4. On a sunny day, we strolled through the park enjoying flowers.
Strolled is a synonym for walked in a slow, relaxed way for fun.
5. The hungry tiger gobbled its lunch in just a few bites.
Gobbled is a Grade 3 synonym for ate that suggests fast, eager eating.
6. The little kitten lapped its milk from the small bowl.
Lapped is a synonym for drank that fits how cats take in liquid with their tongues.
7. The crowd cheered when the team scored the winning goal.
Cheered is a synonym for shouted that shows happy, supportive noise from a crowd.
8. The frightened mouse scurried into a tiny hole in the wall.
Scurried is a Grade 3 synonym for ran with quick, short steps from fear.
9. The bright sun shone through the kitchen window at breakfast.
Shone is a synonym for shined, describing strong light coming through a window.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
rapid
→ quick
quick
calm
→ peaceful
peaceful
joyful
→ happy
happy
polite
→ kind
kind
Each Grade 3 pair shares similar meaning: rapid-quick, calm-peaceful, joyful-happy, and polite-kind.