Language Arts: Synonyms and Antonyms
Finding words with similar and opposite meanings
Language Arts: Synonyms and Antonyms
Finding words with similar and opposite meanings
Language Arts - Grade 2-3
- 1
Write a synonym for the word happy.
Think of a word that means cheerful.
A synonym for happy is glad. Both words mean feeling good or pleased. - 2
Write an antonym for the word hot.
An antonym for hot is cold. These words have opposite meanings. - 3
Circle the synonym pair: big and large, or big and tiny.
Look for the two words that mean almost the same thing.
The synonym pair is big and large. Both words mean something that has a great size. - 4
Circle the antonym pair: fast and quick, or fast and slow.
The antonym pair is fast and slow. These words are opposites. - 5
Write a synonym for the word begin.
Think of what you do at the start of a race.
A synonym for begin is start. Both words mean to do something for the first time. - 6
Write an antonym for the word up.
An antonym for up is down. These words show opposite directions. - 7
Read the sentence: The small puppy ran across the yard. Write a synonym for small.
Think of another word for tiny in size.
A synonym for small is little. Both words describe something that is not big. - 8
Read the sentence: Mia gave a loud cheer. Write an antonym for loud.
An antonym for loud is quiet. These words have opposite meanings about sound. - 9
Which word is a synonym for pretty: ugly, lovely, or messy?
Choose the word with a similar meaning.
The synonym for pretty is lovely. Both words describe something nice to look at. - 10
Which word is an antonym for early: first, late, or soon?
The antonym for early is late. These words are opposites in time. - 11
Write a synonym for the word smart.
Think of a word for someone who has good ideas.
A synonym for smart is clever. Both words describe someone who learns and thinks well. - 12
Write an antonym for the word full.
An antonym for full is empty. These words have opposite meanings. - 13
Read the sentence: The road was wide. Write an antonym for wide.
Think of a road that is not wide.
An antonym for wide is narrow. These words describe opposite widths. - 14
Read the sentence: Sam was brave during the storm. Write a synonym for brave.
A synonym for brave is courageous. Both words describe someone who is not easily afraid. - 15
Write one synonym and one antonym for the word clean.
Think of a room that is tidy and a room that is messy.
A synonym for clean is neat, and an antonym for clean is dirty. Neat has a similar meaning, and dirty has the opposite meaning.