Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheets - Free Printable

Let’s solve each analogy step by step, identifying the relationship and choosing the correct word to complete the analogy. Then we’ll classify each as synonyms or antonyms.

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1) happiness : __________ :: journey : trip

- “Journey” and “trip” are synonyms — both mean a travel or voyage.
- So we need a synonym for “happiness”.
- Common synonyms: joy, bliss, contentment, delight.
- Best fit: joy

✔ Answer: joy — synonyms

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2) smart : dull :: __________ : weak

- “Smart” and “dull” are antonyms (intelligent vs. not intelligent).
- So the second pair must also be antonyms.
- We need a word that is the opposite of “weak” → strong

✔ Answer: strong — antonyms

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3) clean : dirty :: poor : __________

- “Clean” and “dirty” are antonyms.
- So “poor” should be paired with its antonym → rich

✔ Answer: rich — antonyms

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4) __________ : small :: far : distant

- “Far” and “distant” are synonyms.
- So the first pair must also be synonyms.
- We need a synonym for “small” → tiny, little, miniature, etc.
- Best fit: tiny

✔ Answer: tiny — synonyms

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5) reply : __________ :: study : learn

- “Study” and “learn” are synonyms (studying leads to learning; often used interchangeably).
- So “reply” needs a synonym → answer

✔ Answer: answer — synonyms

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6) awake : asleep :: __________ : cowardly

- “Awake” and “asleep” are antonyms (opposite states).
- So we need the antonym of “cowardly” → brave

✔ Answer: brave — antonyms

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7) __________ : narrow :: careful : careless

- “Careful” and “careless” are antonyms.
- So “narrow” needs its antonym → wide

✔ Answer: wide — antonyms

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8) good : awesome :: __________ : secure

- “Good” and “awesome” are synonyms (both positive, with “awesome” being stronger).
- So we need a synonym for “secure” → safe

✔ Answer: safe — synonyms

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## ✔ Final Answers:

1. joy — synonyms
2. strong — antonyms
3. rich — antonyms
4. tiny — synonyms
5. answer — synonyms
6. brave — antonyms
7. wide — antonyms
8. safe — synonyms

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📌 Summary Tip: Always look at the relationship in the second pair first — it tells you whether you need a synonym or antonym for the first pair. Then choose the best matching word based on meaning.

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