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Synonyms and antonyms

Kindergarten to grade 5 (Years 1 to 6 in England) · 14 questions · Common Core: L.K.5.B, L.1.5.D, L.2.5.B, L.3.5 · England: Reception Vocabulary, Y2 Vocabulary, Y3 Vocabulary

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  1. Question 1

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? tiny / minute

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

    Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to "fortunate"?

    • A. unlucky
    • B. punctual
    • C. ferocious
    • D. lucky
  3. Question 3

    Choose the word that best fits the clue in brackets. The ___ dog barked at the gate. (large)

    • A. huge
    • B. thin
    • C. quiet
    • D. tiny
  4. Question 4

    Which word means the SAME as "begin"?

    • A. finish
    • B. carry
    • C. start
    • D. borrow
  5. Question 5

    Which word is the STRONGEST? tiny, small, microscopic

    • A. tiny
    • B. small
    • C. microscopic
  6. Question 6

    What is the opposite of "pull"?

    • A. quiet
    • B. push
    • C. wet
    • D. take
  7. Question 7

    Which word means the OPPOSITE of "angry"?

    • A. calm
    • B. cross
    • C. eager
    • D. shy
  8. Question 8

    Which word is closest in meaning to "ancient"?

    • A. antique
    • B. timid
    • C. brittle
    • D. modern
  9. Question 9

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

    • A. light
    • B. gigantic
    • C. tiny
    • D. narrow
  10. Question 10

    Are these words synonyms or antonyms? rapid / swift

    • A. synonyms (similar meaning)
    • B. antonyms (opposite meaning)
  11. Question 11

    Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to "frequently"?

    • A. rarely
    • B. silently
    • C. often
    • D. eagerly
  12. Question 12

    Choose the word that best fits the clue in brackets. The mouse ___ across the floor. (ran quickly and lightly)

    • A. scurried
    • B. strolled
    • C. stomped
    • D. crawled
  13. Question 13

    Which word means the SAME as "happy"?

    • A. angry
    • B. gloomy
    • C. sleepy
    • D. cheerful
  14. Question 14

    Which word is the STRONGEST? shout, talk, whisper

    • A. shout
    • B. talk
    • C. whisper

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Answer key: Synonyms and antonyms

  1. 1. A. synonyms (similar meaning)

  2. 2. A. unlucky

  3. 3. A. huge

  4. 4. C. start

  5. 5. C. microscopic

  6. 6. B. push

  7. 7. A. calm

  8. 8. A. antique

  9. 9. B. gigantic

  10. 10. A. synonyms (similar meaning)

  11. 11. A. rarely

  12. 12. A. scurried

  13. 13. D. cheerful

  14. 14. A. shout