Practice identifying synonyms and antonyms using familiar words and simple sentences.
Read each problem carefully. Write your answer in the space provided. Use complete words and clear thinking.
Finding words with similar and opposite meanings
Language Arts - Grade 2-3
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Write a synonym for the word happy.
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Write an antonym for the word hot.
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Circle the synonym pair: big and large, or big and tiny.
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Circle the antonym pair: fast and quick, or fast and slow.
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Write a synonym for the word begin.
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Write an antonym for the word up.
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Read the sentence: The small puppy ran across the yard. Write a synonym for small.
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Read the sentence: Mia gave a loud cheer. Write an antonym for loud.
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Which word is a synonym for pretty: ugly, lovely, or messy?
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Which word is an antonym for early: first, late, or soon?
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Write a synonym for the word smart.
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Write an antonym for the word full.
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Read the sentence: The road was wide. Write an antonym for wide.
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Read the sentence: Sam was brave during the storm. Write a synonym for brave.
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Write one synonym and one antonym for the word clean.