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Synonyms Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 11: Synonyms · Set 468 · 40 questions
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Word tip (Swap test): Think of what the word means. Put each option in its place in a sentence: “The film will begin / start at six.” The synonym keeps the meaning the same. Opposites and unrelated words are not synonyms.

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  1. 1.Which word means the same as “tired”? (a) quick (b) weary (c) fresh (d) rich
  2. 2.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) fast – slow (b) hot – cold (c) big – small (d) big – large
  3. 3.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) day – night (b) push – pull (c) friend – enemy (d) friend – pal
  4. 4.Which word means the same as “happy”? (a) hungry (b) rude (c) glad (d) tired
  5. 5.Which word means the same as “rush”? (a) wait (b) hurry (c) read (d) sleep
  6. 6.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) ill – sick (b) early – late (c) ill – well (d) full – empty
  7. 7.Which word means the same as “fast”? (a) heavy (b) kind (c) quick (d) empty
  8. 8.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) scared – afraid (b) in – out (c) old – new (d) scared – brave
  9. 9.Which word means the same as “gift”? (a) present (b) smile (c) river (d) shout
  10. 10.Which word means the same as “correct”? (a) wrong (b) late (c) right (d) empty
  11. 11.Which word means the same as “naughty”? (a) quiet (b) tall (c) mischievous (d) obedient
  12. 12.Which word means the same as “kind”? (a) lazy (b) tall (c) rude (d) caring
  13. 13.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) rich – wealthy (b) light – dark (c) rich – poor (d) hard – soft
  14. 14.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) hot – cold (b) up – down (c) win – lose (d) stone – rock
  15. 15.Which word means the same as “talk”? (a) hear (b) speak (c) run (d) sleep
  16. 16.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) gift – river (b) up – down (c) gift – present (d) open – shut
  17. 17.Which word means the same as “begin”? (a) start (b) finish (c) shout (d) choose
  18. 18.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) wet – dry (b) rich – poor (c) quick – slow (d) quick – fast
  19. 19.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) cold – hot (b) in – out (c) cold – chilly (d) buy – sell
  20. 20.Which word means the same as “scared”? (a) hungry (b) afraid (c) rich (d) angry
  21. 21.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) buy – sell (b) shout – whisper (c) shout – yell (d) push – pull
  22. 22.Which word means the same as “pal”? (a) stranger (b) enemy (c) cousin (d) friend
  23. 23.Which word means the same as “wet”? (a) hot (b) dry (c) damp (d) loud
  24. 24.Which word means the same as “tiny”? (a) brave (b) angry (c) little (d) giant
  25. 25.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) give – take (b) laugh – cry (c) choose – select (d) choose – reject
  26. 26.Which word means the same as “cold”? (a) slow (b) wet (c) chilly (d) hot
  27. 27.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) tall – short (b) begin – start (c) begin – finish (d) happy – sad
  28. 28.Which word means the same as “timid”? (a) busy (b) shy (c) tall (d) brave
  29. 29.Which word means the same as “damp”? (a) fast (b) dry (c) cold (d) wet
  30. 30.Which word means the same as “sad”? (a) tall (b) rich (c) unhappy (d) quick
  31. 31.Which word means the same as “rich”? (a) poor (b) busy (c) wealthy (d) clever
  32. 32.Which word means the same as “road”? (a) sky (b) street (c) river (d) house
  33. 33.Which word means the same as “chilly”? (a) cold (b) quick (c) dry (d) warm
  34. 34.Which word means the same as “shut”? (a) smile (b) choose (c) clean (d) close
  35. 35.Which word means the same as “shiny”? (a) dull (b) soft (c) bright (d) wet
  36. 36.Which word means the same as “hurry”? (a) eat (b) rush (c) sing (d) rest
  37. 37.Which word means the same as “silent”? (a) fast (b) rich (c) quiet (d) loud
  38. 38.Which word means the same as “answer”? (a) sleep (b) travel (c) question (d) reply
  39. 39.Which word means the same as “large”? (a) big (b) quick (c) thin (d) sad
  40. 40.Which word means the same as “stone”? (a) tree (b) cloud (c) rock (d) river

Answer key

  1. weary
  2. big – large
  3. friend – pal
  4. glad
  5. hurry
  6. ill – sick
  7. quick
  8. scared – afraid
  9. present
  10. right
  11. mischievous
  12. caring
  13. rich – wealthy
  14. stone – rock
  15. speak
  16. gift – present
  17. start
  18. quick – fast
  19. cold – chilly
  20. afraid
  21. shout – yell
  22. friend
  23. damp
  24. little
  25. choose – select
  26. chilly
  27. begin – start
  28. shy
  29. wet
  30. unhappy
  31. wealthy
  32. street
  33. cold
  34. close
  35. bright
  36. rush
  37. quiet
  38. reply
  39. big
  40. rock

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