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Synonyms Worksheet

Vocabulary lesson 11: Synonyms · Set 943 · 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 pair of words are synonyms? (a) gift – present (b) open – shut (c) gift – river (d) up – down
  2. 2.Which word means the same as “speak”? (a) walk (b) talk (c) eat (d) listen
  3. 3.Which word means the same as “correct”? (a) late (b) right (c) empty (d) wrong
  4. 4.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) old – new (b) tall – short (c) shy – timid (d) shy – bold
  5. 5.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) early – late (b) ill – well (c) ill – sick (d) full – empty
  6. 6.Which word means the same as “weary”? (a) happy (b) fresh (c) loud (d) tired
  7. 7.Which word means the same as “shiny”? (a) dull (b) bright (c) wet (d) soft
  8. 8.Which word means the same as “friend”? (a) enemy (b) stranger (c) teacher (d) pal
  9. 9.Which word means the same as “rich”? (a) wealthy (b) busy (c) poor (d) clever
  10. 10.Which word means the same as “wealthy”? (a) rich (b) poor (c) kind (d) tall
  11. 11.Which word means the same as “glad”? (a) happy (b) sleepy (c) quick (d) angry
  12. 12.Which word means the same as “silent”? (a) rich (b) quiet (c) fast (d) loud
  13. 13.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) rich – poor (b) quick – slow (c) quick – fast (d) wet – dry
  14. 14.Which word means the same as “leap”? (a) crawl (b) jump (c) sleep (d) sing
  15. 15.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) fast – slow (b) hot – cold (c) big – small (d) big – large
  16. 16.Which word means the same as “hurry”? (a) rest (b) sing (c) eat (d) rush
  17. 17.Which word means the same as “end”? (a) finish (b) smile (c) shout (d) begin
  18. 18.Which word means the same as “large”? (a) thin (b) sad (c) quick (d) big
  19. 19.Which word means the same as “stone”? (a) cloud (b) river (c) tree (d) rock
  20. 20.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) friend – enemy (b) push – pull (c) day – night (d) friend – pal
  21. 21.Which word means the same as “difficult”? (a) hard (b) sweet (c) early (d) easy
  22. 22.Which word means the same as “begin”? (a) shout (b) choose (c) finish (d) start
  23. 23.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) shout – whisper (b) shout – yell (c) buy – sell (d) push – pull
  24. 24.Which word means the same as “chilly”? (a) quick (b) dry (c) cold (d) warm
  25. 25.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) begin – start (b) happy – sad (c) tall – short (d) begin – finish
  26. 26.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) give – take (b) choose – reject (c) laugh – cry (d) choose – select
  27. 27.Which word means the same as “thin”? (a) fat (b) slim (c) tall (d) quick
  28. 28.Which word means the same as “clever”? (a) lazy (b) rude (c) smart (d) tired
  29. 29.Which word means the same as “scared”? (a) angry (b) rich (c) afraid (d) hungry
  30. 30.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) win – lose (b) up – down (c) hot – cold (d) stone – rock
  31. 31.Which word means the same as “quick”? (a) rich (b) ill (c) quiet (d) fast
  32. 32.Which word means the same as “shut”? (a) clean (b) choose (c) smile (d) close
  33. 33.Which word means the same as “rock”? (a) cloud (b) leaf (c) sand (d) stone
  34. 34.Which word means the same as “cold”? (a) hot (b) slow (c) wet (d) chilly
  35. 35.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) mend – repair (b) win – lose (c) mend – break (d) come – go
  36. 36.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) rich – wealthy (b) hard – soft (c) light – dark (d) rich – poor
  37. 37.Which word means the same as “mischievous”? (a) obedient (b) polite (c) naughty (d) sleepy
  38. 38.Which word means the same as “ill”? (a) kind (b) sick (c) well (d) brave
  39. 39.Which pair of words are synonyms? (a) scared – brave (b) scared – afraid (c) in – out (d) old – new
  40. 40.Which word means the same as “finish”? (a) gift (b) jump (c) start (d) end

Answer key

  1. gift – present
  2. talk
  3. right
  4. shy – timid
  5. ill – sick
  6. tired
  7. bright
  8. pal
  9. wealthy
  10. rich
  11. happy
  12. quiet
  13. quick – fast
  14. jump
  15. big – large
  16. rush
  17. finish
  18. big
  19. rock
  20. friend – pal
  21. hard
  22. start
  23. shout – yell
  24. cold
  25. begin – start
  26. choose – select
  27. slim
  28. smart
  29. afraid
  30. stone – rock
  31. fast
  32. close
  33. stone
  34. chilly
  35. mend – repair
  36. rich – wealthy
  37. naughty
  38. sick
  39. scared – afraid
  40. end

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