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Synonyms and Antonyms—Third and Fourth Grades
A synonym is a word that means nearly the same as another word. An antonym is a word that means the
opposite of another word.
Example:
quiet and silent are synonyms
quiet and talkative are antonyms
Write a word that is a synonym for the given word. If you cannot think of a synonym, consult a reference
source, such as a thesaurus.
1. Plead
____________________
2. Assist
____________________
3. Create
____________________
4. Outstanding ____________________
5. Brief
____________________
6. Intelligent
____________________
7. Pause
____________________
Write a word that is an antonym for the given word. If you cannot think of a synonym, consult a reference
source, such as a thesaurus.
8. Dusk
____________________
9. Rare
____________________
10. Misery
____________________
11. Wisdom
____________________
12. Certain
____________________
13. Plentiful
____________________
14. Modest
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Answers--Synonyms and Antonyms—Third and Fourth Grades
Answers given are one possibility—other possible answers should be accepted.
A synonym is a word that means nearly the same as another word. An antonym is a word that means the
opposite of another word.
Example:
quiet and silent are synonyms
quiet and talkative are antonyms
Write a word that is a synonym for the given word. If you cannot think of a synonym, consult a reference
source, such as a thesaurus.
1. Plead
____beg________________
2. Assist
___help_________________
3. Create
___build_________________
4. Outstanding ___wonderful_________________
5. Brief
___short_________________
6. Intelligent
___smart_________________
7. Pause
___stop_________________
Write a word that is an antonym for the given word. If you cannot think of a synonym, consult a reference
source, such as a thesaurus.
8. Dusk
___dawn_________________
9. Rare
___common_________________
10. Misery
___joy_________________
11. Wisdom
___foolishness_________________
12. Certain
___unsure_________________
13. Plentiful
___scarce_________________
14. Modest
___proud_________________
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