Synonyms or antonyms? Word pairs
4th grade (Year 5 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.4.5.C · England: Y4 Vocabulary (synonyms and antonyms), 11+ English (synonyms and antonyms)
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Question 1
Are these words synonyms or antonyms? damp / moist
- A. synonyms (similar meaning)
- B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
Question 2
Which word is an ANTONYM (opposite) of "generous"?
- A. helpful
- B. giving
- C. kind
- D. selfish
Question 3
Are these words synonyms or antonyms? brave / courageous
- A. synonyms (similar meaning)
- B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
Question 4
Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "cautious"?
- A. careless
- B. reckless
- C. hasty
- D. careful
Question 5
Are these words synonyms or antonyms? fragile / sturdy
- A. synonyms (similar meaning)
- B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
Question 6
Which word is an ANTONYM (opposite) of "shallow"?
- A. low
- B. thin
- C. flat
- D. deep
Question 7
Are these words synonyms or antonyms? ancient / modern
- A. synonyms (similar meaning)
- B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
Question 8
Which word is an ANTONYM (opposite) of "reveal"?
- A. hide
- B. uncover
- C. show
- D. display
Question 9
Are these words synonyms or antonyms? fragile / sturdy
- A. synonyms (similar meaning)
- B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
Question 10
Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "glimpse"?
- A. big jump
- B. quick look
- C. loud noise
- D. long stare
Question 11
Are these words synonyms or antonyms? accept / refuse
- A. synonyms (similar meaning)
- B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
Question 12
Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "exhausted"?
- A. eager
- B. worn out
- C. awake
- D. lively
Question 13
Are these words synonyms or antonyms? generous / selfish
- A. synonyms (similar meaning)
- B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
Question 14
Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "furious"?
- A. very angry
- B. sleepy
- C. pleased
- D. calm
Question 15
Are these words synonyms or antonyms? victory / defeat
- A. synonyms (similar meaning)
- B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
Question 16
Which word is an ANTONYM (opposite) of "ancient"?
- A. old
- B. modern
- C. antique
- D. historic
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