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Synonyms and Antonyms
*Synonyms are words that have the same meanings.
Ex. Skinny and slender are synonyms.
*Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
Ex. Skinny and fat are antonyms.
Directions- Tell if the pair of words are synonyms or antonyms
1. bad, awful ______________________________
2. frigid, frozen ______________________________
3. rough, smooth ______________________________
4. pretty, beautiful ______________________________
5. rich, poor ______________________________
6. light, dark ______________________________
7. open, close ______________________________
8. gleaming, sparkling ______________________________
9. quiet, loud ______________________________
10. curious, interested ______________________________
11. swift, sluggish ______________________________
12. unfriendly, polite ______________________________
Think of a pair of antonyms that are not listed above. Use those antonyms in a complete
sentence.
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Name ___________________________ Date ____________________
Answer Key‐ 1version‐b
1. synonym
2. synonym
3. antonym
4. synonym
5. antonym
6. antonym
7. antonym
8. synonym
9. antonym
10. synonym
11. antonym
12. antonym
* Answers will vary for the sentence
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