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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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  1. Question 1

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? exhausted / weary

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  2. Question 2

    Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "cautious"?

    • A. careless
    • B. careful
    • C. hasty
    • D. reckless
  3. Question 3

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? polite / rude

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  4. Question 4

    Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "courageous"?

    • A. brave
    • B. scared
    • C. shy
    • D. quiet
  5. Question 5

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? silent / quiet

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  6. Question 6

    Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "enormous"?

    • A. light
    • B. narrow
    • C. tiny
    • D. gigantic
  7. Question 7

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? gloomy / cheerful

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  8. Question 8

    Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "glimpse"?

    • A. quick look
    • B. loud noise
    • C. long stare
    • D. big jump
  9. Question 9

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? brave / courageous

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  10. Question 10

    Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "courageous"?

    • A. scared
    • B. quiet
    • C. shy
    • D. brave
  11. Question 11

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? silent / quiet

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  12. Question 12

    Which word is an ANTONYM (opposite) of "shallow"?

    • A. flat
    • B. low
    • C. thin
    • D. deep
  13. Question 13

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? annoyed / irritated

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  14. Question 14

    Which word is an ANTONYM (opposite) of "reveal"?

    • A. show
    • B. hide
    • C. uncover
    • D. display
  15. Question 15

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? enormous / gigantic

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  16. Question 16

    Which word or phrase is a SYNONYM of "furious"?

    • A. sleepy
    • B. pleased
    • C. very angry
    • D. calm

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Answer key: Synonyms or antonyms? Word pairs

  1. 1. A. synonyms (similar meaning)

  2. 2. B. careful

  3. 3. B. antonyms (opposite meaning)

  4. 4. A. brave

  5. 5. A. synonyms (similar meaning)

  6. 6. D. gigantic

  7. 7. B. antonyms (opposite meaning)

  8. 8. A. quick look

  9. 9. A. synonyms (similar meaning)

  10. 10. D. brave

  11. 11. A. synonyms (similar meaning)

  12. 12. D. deep

  13. 13. A. synonyms (similar meaning)

  14. 14. B. hide

  15. 15. A. synonyms (similar meaning)

  16. 16. C. very angry