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Synonyms Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 11: Synonyms · Set 641 · 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 “sad”? (a) unhappy (b) rich (c) tall (d) quick
  2. 2.Which word means the same as “below”? (a) under (b) beside (c) above (d) behind
  3. 3.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) old – new (b) shy – timid (c) tall – short (d) shy – bold
  4. 4.Which word means the same as “shut”? (a) close (b) choose (c) smile (d) clean
  5. 5.Which word means the same as “start”? (a) stop (b) laugh (c) repair (d) begin
  6. 6.Which word means the same as “huge”? (a) kind (b) quiet (c) tiny (d) giant
  7. 7.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) cold – hot (b) in – out (c) buy – sell (d) cold – chilly
  8. 8.Which word means the same as “chilly”? (a) dry (b) warm (c) cold (d) quick
  9. 9.Which word means the same as “sick”? (a) healthy (b) ill (c) tall (d) proud
  10. 10.Which word means the same as “scared”? (a) angry (b) hungry (c) afraid (d) rich
  11. 11.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) big – large (b) big – small (c) fast – slow (d) hot – cold
  12. 12.Which word means the same as “under”? (a) behind (b) beside (c) above (d) below
  13. 13.Which word means the same as “smart”? (a) empty (b) clever (c) angry (d) slow
  14. 14.Which word means the same as “naughty”? (a) mischievous (b) tall (c) quiet (d) obedient
  15. 15.Which word means the same as “clever”? (a) smart (b) rude (c) tired (d) lazy
  16. 16.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) win – lose (b) up – down (c) stone – rock (d) hot – cold
  17. 17.Which word means the same as “tiny”? (a) giant (b) little (c) angry (d) brave
  18. 18.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) rich – poor (b) wet – dry (c) quick – fast (d) quick – slow
  19. 19.Which word means the same as “big”? (a) large (b) empty (c) angry (d) quick
  20. 20.Which word means the same as “happy”? (a) glad (b) hungry (c) tired (d) rude
  21. 21.Which word means the same as “mend”? (a) choose (b) break (c) repair (d) laugh
  22. 22.Which word means the same as “afraid”? (a) scared (b) lazy (c) proud (d) tired
  23. 23.Which word means the same as “timid”? (a) shy (b) tall (c) busy (d) brave
  24. 24.Which word means the same as “street”? (a) roof (b) garden (c) river (d) road
  25. 25.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) in – out (b) old – new (c) scared – brave (d) scared – afraid
  26. 26.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) mend – repair (b) mend – break (c) win – lose (d) come – go
  27. 27.Which word means the same as “tired”? (a) fresh (b) quick (c) weary (d) rich
  28. 28.Which word means the same as “wet”? (a) damp (b) hot (c) dry (d) loud
  29. 29.Which word means the same as “wealthy”? (a) poor (b) rich (c) tall (d) kind
  30. 30.Which word means the same as “rock”? (a) stone (b) cloud (c) sand (d) leaf
  31. 31.Which word means the same as “stone”? (a) rock (b) cloud (c) tree (d) river
  32. 32.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) choose – select (b) give – take (c) laugh – cry (d) choose – reject
  33. 33.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) up – down (b) open – shut (c) gift – present (d) gift – river
  34. 34.Which word means the same as “kind”? (a) lazy (b) rude (c) caring (d) tall
  35. 35.Which word means the same as “hurry”? (a) sing (b) rush (c) eat (d) rest
  36. 36.Which word means the same as “rush”? (a) sleep (b) hurry (c) read (d) wait
  37. 37.Which word means the same as “pal”? (a) stranger (b) friend (c) enemy (d) cousin
  38. 38.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) begin – finish (b) tall – short (c) happy – sad (d) begin – start
  39. 39.Which word means the same as “damp”? (a) wet (b) cold (c) fast (d) dry
  40. 40.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) rich – poor (b) light – dark (c) rich – wealthy (d) hard – soft

Answer key

  1. unhappy
  2. under
  3. shy – timid
  4. close
  5. begin
  6. giant
  7. cold – chilly
  8. cold
  9. ill
  10. afraid
  11. big – large
  12. below
  13. clever
  14. mischievous
  15. smart
  16. stone – rock
  17. little
  18. quick – fast
  19. large
  20. glad
  21. repair
  22. scared
  23. shy
  24. road
  25. scared – afraid
  26. mend – repair
  27. weary
  28. damp
  29. rich
  30. stone
  31. rock
  32. choose – select
  33. gift – present
  34. caring
  35. rush
  36. hurry
  37. friend
  38. begin – start
  39. wet
  40. rich – wealthy

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