Synonyms Worksheet
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.Which word means the same as “end”? (a) smile (b) shout (c) finish (d) begin
- 2.Which word means the same as “caring”? (a) busy (b) loud (c) kind (d) lazy
- 3.Which word means the same as “under”? (a) behind (b) below (c) beside (d) above
- 4.Which word means the same as “street”? (a) river (b) roof (c) garden (d) road
- 5.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) begin – start (b) begin – finish (c) tall – short (d) happy – sad
- 6.Which word means the same as “tiny”? (a) little (b) angry (c) brave (d) giant
- 7.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) laugh – cry (b) give – take (c) choose – reject (d) choose – select
- 8.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) up – down (b) gift – river (c) open – shut (d) gift – present
- 9.Which word means the same as “mischievous”? (a) sleepy (b) polite (c) obedient (d) naughty
- 10.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) rich – wealthy (b) hard – soft (c) rich – poor (d) light – dark
- 11.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) cold – hot (b) cold – chilly (c) buy – sell (d) in – out
- 12.Which word means the same as “smart”? (a) angry (b) clever (c) slow (d) empty
- 13.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) old – new (b) in – out (c) scared – brave (d) scared – afraid
- 14.Which word means the same as “start”? (a) laugh (b) begin (c) stop (d) repair
- 15.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) quick – slow (b) wet – dry (c) quick – fast (d) rich – poor
- 16.Which word means the same as “damp”? (a) dry (b) cold (c) wet (d) fast
- 17.Which word means the same as “glad”? (a) angry (b) happy (c) sleepy (d) quick
- 18.Which word means the same as “quiet”? (a) silent (b) quick (c) noisy (d) angry
- 19.Which word means the same as “rich”? (a) busy (b) wealthy (c) clever (d) poor
- 20.Which word means the same as “wet”? (a) loud (b) damp (c) dry (d) hot
- 21.Which word means the same as “begin”? (a) choose (b) shout (c) finish (d) start
- 22.Which word means the same as “gift”? (a) present (b) shout (c) river (d) smile
- 23.Which word means the same as “select”? (a) choose (b) jump (c) refuse (d) carry
- 24.Which word means the same as “little”? (a) big (b) small (c) loud (d) kind
- 25.Which word means the same as “happy”? (a) tired (b) hungry (c) rude (d) glad
- 26.Which word means the same as “finish”? (a) jump (b) start (c) end (d) gift
- 27.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) win – lose (b) mend – repair (c) mend – break (d) come – go
- 28.Which word means the same as “silent”? (a) quiet (b) fast (c) rich (d) loud
- 29.Which word means the same as “clever”? (a) tired (b) smart (c) rude (d) lazy
- 30.Which word means the same as “difficult”? (a) easy (b) sweet (c) early (d) hard
- 31.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) shy – timid (b) tall – short (c) old – new (d) shy – bold
- 32.Which word means the same as “afraid”? (a) tired (b) proud (c) lazy (d) scared
- 33.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) up – down (b) win – lose (c) hot – cold (d) stone – rock
- 34.Which word means the same as “sad”? (a) quick (b) tall (c) rich (d) unhappy
- 35.Which word means the same as “wealthy”? (a) poor (b) kind (c) tall (d) rich
- 36.Which word means the same as “shy”? (a) rich (b) bold (c) quick (d) timid
- 37.Which word means the same as “choose”? (a) reject (b) sleep (c) select (d) carry
- 38.Which word means the same as “slim”? (a) rich (b) fat (c) short (d) thin
- 39.Which word means the same as “tired”? (a) fresh (b) weary (c) quick (d) rich
- 40.Which word means the same as “mend”? (a) choose (b) laugh (c) repair (d) break
Answer key
- finish
- kind
- below
- road
- begin – start
- little
- choose – select
- gift – present
- naughty
- rich – wealthy
- cold – chilly
- clever
- scared – afraid
- begin
- quick – fast
- wet
- happy
- silent
- wealthy
- damp
- start
- present
- choose
- small
- glad
- end
- mend – repair
- quiet
- smart
- hard
- shy – timid
- scared
- stone – rock
- unhappy
- rich
- timid
- select
- thin
- weary
- repair
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