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Beginning Synonyms and Antonyms #2

Synonyms: words that have the same (or nearly the same) meanings
Example: large  big

Antonyms: words that have opposite meanings

Example: hot  cold

Directions: Choose the best synonym for the following words.

1) final 3) great 5) tired

A. last A. very soft A. kind
B. first B. very loud B. sleepy
C. heavy C. very hard C. ready
D. small D. very good D. angry

2) tiny 4) merry 6) unhappy

A. very loose A. safe A. playful
B. very happy B. happy B. alive
C. very thick C. upset C. sad
D. very small D. angry D. angry

Directions: Choose the best antonym for the following words.

1) first 3) difficult 5) right

A. last A. hard A. hard
B. primary B. nice B. wrong
C. early C. easy C. correct
D. late D. tough D. wicked

2) late 4) thick 6) near

A. heavy A. worn A. long
B. soon B. old B. away
C. long C. dirty C. far
D. early D. thin D. close