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Synonyms Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 11: Synonyms · Set 823 · 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 “hard”? (a) kind (b) wet (c) easy (d) difficult
  2. 2.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) choose – reject (b) laugh – cry (c) choose – select (d) give – take
  3. 3.Which word means the same as “friend”? (a) pal (b) teacher (c) enemy (d) stranger
  4. 4.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) buy – sell (b) push – pull (c) shout – yell (d) shout – whisper
  5. 5.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) big – large (b) hot – cold (c) big – small (d) fast – slow
  6. 6.Which word means the same as “stone”? (a) river (b) rock (c) cloud (d) tree
  7. 7.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) begin – start (b) begin – finish (c) happy – sad (d) tall – short
  8. 8.Which word means the same as “shy”? (a) quick (b) rich (c) timid (d) bold
  9. 9.Which word means the same as “slim”? (a) rich (b) thin (c) fat (d) short
  10. 10.Which word means the same as “clever”? (a) rude (b) lazy (c) smart (d) tired
  11. 11.Which word means the same as “quick”? (a) quiet (b) ill (c) fast (d) rich
  12. 12.Which word means the same as “under”? (a) below (b) above (c) beside (d) behind
  13. 13.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) quick – slow (b) quick – fast (c) wet – dry (d) rich – poor
  14. 14.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) shy – timid (b) tall – short (c) old – new (d) shy – bold
  15. 15.Which word means the same as “rush”? (a) read (b) hurry (c) wait (d) sleep
  16. 16.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) buy – sell (b) cold – chilly (c) cold – hot (d) in – out
  17. 17.Which word means the same as “begin”? (a) start (b) shout (c) finish (d) choose
  18. 18.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) full – empty (b) ill – sick (c) early – late (d) ill – well
  19. 19.Which word means the same as “chilly”? (a) quick (b) dry (c) warm (d) cold
  20. 20.Which word means the same as “caring”? (a) lazy (b) kind (c) busy (d) loud
  21. 21.Which word means the same as “shut”? (a) clean (b) smile (c) close (d) choose
  22. 22.Which word means the same as “repair”? (a) fix (b) break (c) choose (d) laugh
  23. 23.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) rich – wealthy (b) hard – soft (c) rich – poor (d) light – dark
  24. 24.Which word means the same as “smart”? (a) empty (b) clever (c) slow (d) angry
  25. 25.Which word means the same as “glad”? (a) happy (b) angry (c) quick (d) sleepy
  26. 26.Which word means the same as “large”? (a) sad (b) quick (c) big (d) thin
  27. 27.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) hot – cold (b) win – lose (c) stone – rock (d) up – down
  28. 28.Which word means the same as “reply”? (a) smile (b) travel (c) answer (d) ask
  29. 29.Which word means the same as “thin”? (a) quick (b) tall (c) slim (d) fat
  30. 30.Which word means the same as “weary”? (a) tired (b) happy (c) fresh (d) loud
  31. 31.Which word means the same as “bright”? (a) sad (b) dull (c) shiny (d) slow
  32. 32.Which word means the same as “wet”? (a) damp (b) dry (c) loud (d) hot
  33. 33.Which word means the same as “scared”? (a) rich (b) afraid (c) hungry (d) angry
  34. 34.Which word means the same as “shiny”? (a) wet (b) bright (c) dull (d) soft
  35. 35.Which word means the same as “pal”? (a) enemy (b) stranger (c) cousin (d) friend
  36. 36.Which word means the same as “naughty”? (a) quiet (b) obedient (c) mischievous (d) tall
  37. 37.Which word means the same as “finish”? (a) start (b) jump (c) end (d) gift
  38. 38.Which word means the same as “mend”? (a) laugh (b) choose (c) repair (d) break
  39. 39.Which word means the same as “fast”? (a) empty (b) kind (c) quick (d) heavy
  40. 40.Which word means the same as “shout”? (a) yell (b) smile (c) sleep (d) whisper

Answer key

  1. difficult
  2. choose – select
  3. pal
  4. shout – yell
  5. big – large
  6. rock
  7. begin – start
  8. timid
  9. thin
  10. smart
  11. fast
  12. below
  13. quick – fast
  14. shy – timid
  15. hurry
  16. cold – chilly
  17. start
  18. ill – sick
  19. cold
  20. kind
  21. close
  22. fix
  23. rich – wealthy
  24. clever
  25. happy
  26. big
  27. stone – rock
  28. answer
  29. slim
  30. tired
  31. shiny
  32. damp
  33. afraid
  34. bright
  35. friend
  36. mischievous
  37. end
  38. repair
  39. quick
  40. yell

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