Below you’ll find free, printable worksheets to teach antonyms and synonyms. Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Synonyms are words that have similar meanings.
Antonyms are Opposites
Complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate antonym from the word bank.
Complete the sentences by choosing the appropriate antonym from the word bank.
Identify the Antonym
Given four choices, choose the correct antonym for the highlighted word in each sentence.
Given four choices, choose the correct antonym for the highlighted word in each sentence.
Fix the Story With Antonyms
Replace highlighted words in the story with their antonyms so the story makes more sense.
Replace highlighted words in the story with their antonyms so the story makes more sense.
Playground Antonyms
Compare the differences between things found on the playground using antonyms.
Compare the differences between things found on the playground using antonyms.
Antonym Animals
Read the sentences that tell about differences. Circle the antonyms and write them below.
Read the sentences that tell about differences. Circle the antonyms and write them below.
Synonyms or Antonyms?
Read the 24 different word pairs and identify them as synonyms (S) or antonyms (A).
Read the 24 different word pairs and identify them as synonyms (S) or antonyms (A).
Identify the Synonym
Given four choices, choose the correct synonym for the highlighted word in each sentence.
Given four choices, choose the correct synonym for the highlighted word in each sentence.
Add Interest With Synonyms
Replace overused and “tired” words with synonyms to add interest to the given paragraph.
Replace overused and “tired” words with synonyms to add interest to the given paragraph.
Synonym Circus
Match the circus words each with two synonyms. Write a paragraph using new words.
Match the circus words each with two synonyms. Write a paragraph using new words.
Synonyms are Similar
Choose the synonym from the word bank that could replace the underlined word in each sentence.
Choose the synonym from the word bank that could replace the underlined word in each sentence.