What a Pair!

Synonym: a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in
the same language, for example, big is a synonym of huge.

A word that has the exact opposite meaning of another word is its antonym.
Example:
$bsent is an antonym of present.

Directions: Determine whether each pair of words below are synonyms or antonyms.
Then put a “√” mark in a correct box.
Synonyms Antonyms Synonyms Antonyms

1. error / mistake 13. wet / humid

2. humid / dry 14. crooked / straight

3. teach / instruct 15. brave / daring

4. sleep / snooze 16. build / destroy

5. villain / hero 17. brighten / fade

6. lead / guide 18. wealthy / rich

7. admit / deny 19. many / few

8. borrow / lend 20. interior / exterior

9. enemy / foe 21. connect / join

10. depart / arrive 22. fire / flame

11. smile / grin 23. alike / similar

12. ruin / destroy 24. shallow / deep

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Answer Key

Directions: Determine whether each pair of words below are synonyms or antonyms.
Then put a “√” mark in a correct box.

1. error / mistake Synonyms 13. wet / humid Synonyms

2. humid / dry Antonyms 14. crooked / straight Antonyms

3. teach / instruct Synonyms 15. brave / daring Synonyms

4. sleep / snooze Synonyms 16. build / destroy Antonyms

5. villain / hero Antonyms 17. brighten / fade Antonyms

6. lead / guide Synonyms 18. wealthy / rich Synonyms

7. admit / deny Antonyms 19. many / few Antonyms

8. borrow / lend Synonyms 20. interior / exterior Antonyms

9. enemy / foe Synonyms 21. connect / join Synonyms

10. depart / arrive Antonyms 22. fire / flame Synonyms

11. smile / grin Synonyms 23. alike / similar Synonyms

12. ruin / destroy Synonyms 24. shallow / deep Antonyms

© Copyright 2014: http://www.biglearners.com. All rights reserved. CCSS. L.4.5.C : Vocabulary Acquisition and Use