Synonyms

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings.

Examples:

Word Synonyms

Big Huge, giant, large, gigantic, monstrous

Pretty Gorgeous, beautiful, stunning, lovely

A Find two synonyms for each of the following words.

Word Synonym One Synonym Two

Cold
Ugly
Loud
Funny
Sleep
Yell
Walk
Talk
Beautiful
Write
Dark
Smelly
Clean
Clear
Dirty
Smart
Big
Small
Happy

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 Synonyms

• Read the story below.

• Replace each of the underlined words with a synonym.
• Rewrite your story.
• Read your story aloud. Answers will vary.

In the news today...

A 76-year-old woman was killed in a terrible accident. The woman was trying
to cross the street at the corner of Main and Queen when a large red truck
that was driving fast neglected to stop at a red light. Mrs. Jones was hit by the
speeding truck. Many people got out of their cars to try to help the woman.
They gave her CPR and helped her until the ambulance arrived. Police officers
are still looking for the man who was driving the red truck. If you see a red
truck with the licence plate KWX 9J1, please contact the police.

A Rewrite your text here.

In the news today...

A 76-year-old woman was killed in an accident. The woman

was to cross the street at the corner of Main and Queen
when a truck that was driving fast to stop
at a red light. Mrs. Jones was hit by the speeding truck.
people got out of their to try to help the woman. They gave
her CPR and her until the ambulance arrived. Police officers
are still looking for the man who was driving the red truck. If you see a red truck
with the licence plate KWX 9J1, please contact the police.

B Which version of the story do you like better ? Why ?

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 Antonyms

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

Examples:

Day Night

Girl Boy

Open Close

Near Far

A Find an antonym for each of the following.

1. Rich

2. Wide

3. White

4. Quiet

5. Bright

6. Easy

7. Small

8. Beautiful

B Synonym or Antonym. For each pair, decide if they are synonyms or antonyms.
Write the answer on the line.

1. Success — failure

2. Together — separate

3. Challenge — dare

4. Always — never

5. Notice — observe

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 Vocabulary

In each group, circle the word that does not belong. Then use the circled word in
a sentence.

1. a) strenuous b) demanding c) present d) difficult

2. a) gift b) demand c) present d) donation

3. a) creative b) imaginative c) original d) tedious

4. a) rage b) wrath c) jovial d) temper

5. a) lying b) factual c) false d) fibbing

6. a) triple b) three c) trio d) duo

7. a) boss b) employee c) director d) leader

8. a) merry b) frantic c) gay d) joyful

9. a) duration b) eternity c) end d) time

10. a) occasion b) accident c) mishap d) tragedy

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