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Synonyms and Antonyms in Action

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Synonyms and Antonyms in Action

Part 1: Match and Label

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.

Draw lines to match the five pairs. Then label each pair synonym or antonym.

enormous
ancient
quiet
begin
generous
modern
start
noisy
huge
selfish
1. enormous and __________ are a __________________ pair.
2. ancient and __________ are a __________________ pair.
3. quiet and __________ are a __________________ pair.
4. begin and __________ are a __________________ pair.
5. generous and __________ are a __________________ pair.
6. Explain one of your choices. How do you know the words are synonyms or antonyms?

Part 2: Choose Precise Words

Replace the general word with a precise synonym or antonym. Explain how your new word changes the meaning or tone.

7. Synonym: The school concert was good. Replace good with a more precise synonym.

The school concert was ______________________________.

My new word changes the meaning or tone because:

8. Antonym: The narrow path was safe. Replace safe with an antonym.

The narrow path was ______________________________.

My new word changes the meaning or tone because:

Exit Check

9. Write one synonym for happy.

____________________________________________

10. Write one antonym for careful.

____________________________________________

11. Write a sentence about which word you would choose for a formal school newsletter and why.

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