Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning, such as big and large. Knowing synonyms helps you say the same thing in different ways. The answer key is at the end; other correct answers are possible, and the key lists some.
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Synonyms Worksheet with Answers
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A. Write a synonym
Write a word that means the same as each word.
- big
- happy
- small
- begin
- smart
- quick
- end
- buy
B. Circle the synonym
Circle the word that is closest in meaning to the first word.
- huge: (tiny / enormous / thin)
- sad: (unhappy / proud / lazy)
- rich: (poor / wealthy / weak)
- cold: (chilly / sunny / warm)
- silent: (loud / quiet / busy)
- answer: (reply / ask / shout)
- tired: (weary / eager / ready)
C. Rewrite with a synonym
Replace the word in CAPITALS with a word that means the same and rewrite the sentence.
- Please SHUT the window.
- The test was EASY.
- The soldier was very BRAVE.
- Ravi was ANGRY with his brother.
- Meena FINISHED her work early.
D. Same or different?
Write same if the two words mean the same, or different if they do not.
- wrong - incorrect
- laugh - cry
- ill - sick
- enter - leave
- intelligent - clever
- friend - enemy
Answer Key
A. Write a synonym
- large (huge)
- glad (cheerful, joyful, pleased)
- little (tiny)
- start
- clever (intelligent, bright)
- fast (rapid, speedy)
- finish (stop)
- purchase
B. Circle the synonym
- enormous
- unhappy
- wealthy
- chilly
- quiet
- reply
- weary
C. Rewrite with a synonym
- Please close the window.
- The test was simple.
- The soldier was very courageous (fearless, bold).
- Ravi was cross (annoyed, furious) with his brother.
- Meena completed her work early.
D. Same or different?
- same
- different
- same
- different
- same
- different