Synonyms worksheet for practicing word pairs with nearly identical meanings.
A worksheet titled "Synonyms" with exercises for identifying and writing synonyms, including a list of word pairs and blank lines for answers.
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## 📝 Part 1: Circle the 2 synonyms for each set of words
We’re looking for two words in each row that have *almost the same meaning*.
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- “Toasty” = warm and cozy
- “Comfortable” = pleasant, not too hot or cold — can include warmth
- “Chilly” and “cool” are both about being cold → but they’re similar to each other too!
Wait — let’s think carefully.
✔ Best pair: toasty and comfortable
→ Both suggest a pleasant, cozy feeling (especially if you're warm and comfy).
But “chilly” and “cool” are also synonyms — both mean cold.
⚠️ However, the instruction says “Circle the 2 synonyms” — implying only one correct pair per row.
Looking at common usage:
- “Chilly” and “cool” are direct synonyms (both describe low temperature).
- “Toasty” is more specific (very warm), and “comfortable” is broader.
➡️ Better answer: chilly and cool — they are direct synonyms for “cold”.
✔ Answer for #1: chilly, cool
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- “Walk” and “stroll” = slow, leisurely movement
- “Crawl” = on hands and knees
- “Run” = fast
✔ Synonyms: walk and stroll
➡️ Answer for #2: walk, stroll
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- “Scare” and “frighten” = both mean to make someone afraid
- “Argue” = to disagree
- “Confuse” = to make unclear
✔ Synonyms: scare and frighten
➡️ Answer for #3: scare, frighten
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- “Bravely” = adverb meaning with courage
- “Courage” = noun meaning bravery
- “Honestly” = truthfully
- “Winner” = person who wins
✔ “Bravely” and “courage” are related — “bravely” describes how you act with courage.
But technically, “bravely” is an adverb, “courage” is a noun — so not exact synonyms.
Wait — maybe we need to find two that are *closest*.
Actually, “bravely” and “courage” are the only pair that share the root meaning of bravery.
➡️ Answer for #4: bravely, courage
*(Note: This is a bit tricky — sometimes worksheets accept “bravely” and “courage” as related.)*
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- “Eat” and “munch” = both involve consuming food
- “Cook” = prepare food
- “Drink” = consume liquid
✔ Synonyms: eat and munch
➡️ Answer for #5: eat, munch
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- “Draw” and “sketch” = both mean to make a picture with pencil/pen
- “Paint” = use paint
- “Record” = to capture sound/video
✔ Synonyms: draw and sketch
➡️ Answer for #6: draw, sketch
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- All mean not big — but which two are most synonymous?
✔ “Tiny” and “small” are very close.
Also “little” and “small” are often interchangeable.
But “thin” = narrow (not about size, but shape).
So best pair: tiny and small
➡️ Answer for #7: tiny, small
*(Note: The worksheet has “thin” first — but it doesn’t fit well with others.)*
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## ✍️ Part 2: Write a synonym for each word
We’ll write one common synonym for each.
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*(also: little, miniature)*
*(also: market, depot)*
*(also: tumble, descend)*
*(also: observe, notice)*
*(also: nice, welcoming)*
*(also: sluggish, slothful)*
*(also: noiseless, still)*
*(also: odorous, foul-smelling)*
*(also: beam, smirk — depending on context)*
*(also: ponder, reflect)*
*(also: shatter, snap — depends on context)*
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## ✔ Final Answers:
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1. chilly, cool
2. walk, stroll
3. scare, frighten
4. bravely, courage *(or if allowed, "brave" would be better — but "courage" is given)*
5. eat, munch
6. draw, sketch
7. tiny, small
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8. small
9. shop
10. drop
11. look
12. kind
13. idle
14. quiet
15. stinky
16. grin
17. believe *(or “consider”)*
18. smash *(or “crack”)*
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💡 Tip for students: Synonyms don’t always mean *exactly* the same thing — they just have *similar meanings*. Always pick the closest match!
Let me know if you’d like this formatted as a printable answer key! 😊
---
## 📝 Part 1: Circle the 2 synonyms for each set of words
We’re looking for two words in each row that have *almost the same meaning*.
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1. toasty, chilly, cool, comfortable
- “Toasty” = warm and cozy
- “Comfortable” = pleasant, not too hot or cold — can include warmth
- “Chilly” and “cool” are both about being cold → but they’re similar to each other too!
Wait — let’s think carefully.
✔ Best pair: toasty and comfortable
→ Both suggest a pleasant, cozy feeling (especially if you're warm and comfy).
But “chilly” and “cool” are also synonyms — both mean cold.
⚠️ However, the instruction says “Circle the 2 synonyms” — implying only one correct pair per row.
Looking at common usage:
- “Chilly” and “cool” are direct synonyms (both describe low temperature).
- “Toasty” is more specific (very warm), and “comfortable” is broader.
➡️ Better answer: chilly and cool — they are direct synonyms for “cold”.
✔ Answer for #1: chilly, cool
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2. walk, crawl, stroll, run
- “Walk” and “stroll” = slow, leisurely movement
- “Crawl” = on hands and knees
- “Run” = fast
✔ Synonyms: walk and stroll
➡️ Answer for #2: walk, stroll
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3. argue, scare, confuse, frighten
- “Scare” and “frighten” = both mean to make someone afraid
- “Argue” = to disagree
- “Confuse” = to make unclear
✔ Synonyms: scare and frighten
➡️ Answer for #3: scare, frighten
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4. bravely, honestly, courage, winner
- “Bravely” = adverb meaning with courage
- “Courage” = noun meaning bravery
- “Honestly” = truthfully
- “Winner” = person who wins
✔ “Bravely” and “courage” are related — “bravely” describes how you act with courage.
But technically, “bravely” is an adverb, “courage” is a noun — so not exact synonyms.
Wait — maybe we need to find two that are *closest*.
Actually, “bravely” and “courage” are the only pair that share the root meaning of bravery.
➡️ Answer for #4: bravely, courage
*(Note: This is a bit tricky — sometimes worksheets accept “bravely” and “courage” as related.)*
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5. cook, drink, eat, munch
- “Eat” and “munch” = both involve consuming food
- “Cook” = prepare food
- “Drink” = consume liquid
✔ Synonyms: eat and munch
➡️ Answer for #5: eat, munch
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6. record, paint, draw, sketch
- “Draw” and “sketch” = both mean to make a picture with pencil/pen
- “Paint” = use paint
- “Record” = to capture sound/video
✔ Synonyms: draw and sketch
➡️ Answer for #6: draw, sketch
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7. thin, tiny, small, little
- All mean not big — but which two are most synonymous?
✔ “Tiny” and “small” are very close.
Also “little” and “small” are often interchangeable.
But “thin” = narrow (not about size, but shape).
So best pair: tiny and small
➡️ Answer for #7: tiny, small
*(Note: The worksheet has “thin” first — but it doesn’t fit well with others.)*
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## ✍️ Part 2: Write a synonym for each word
We’ll write one common synonym for each.
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8. tiny → small
*(also: little, miniature)*
9. store → shop
*(also: market, depot)*
10. fall → drop
*(also: tumble, descend)*
11. see → look
*(also: observe, notice)*
12. friendly → kind
*(also: nice, welcoming)*
13. lazy → idle
*(also: sluggish, slothful)*
14. silent → quiet
*(also: noiseless, still)*
15. smelly → stinky
*(also: odorous, foul-smelling)*
16. smile → grin
*(also: beam, smirk — depending on context)*
17. think → believe / consider
*(also: ponder, reflect)*
18. break → smash / crack
*(also: shatter, snap — depends on context)*
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## ✔ Final Answers:
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Circle the 2 synonyms:
1. chilly, cool
2. walk, stroll
3. scare, frighten
4. bravely, courage *(or if allowed, "brave" would be better — but "courage" is given)*
5. eat, munch
6. draw, sketch
7. tiny, small
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Write a synonym:
8. small
9. shop
10. drop
11. look
12. kind
13. idle
14. quiet
15. stinky
16. grin
17. believe *(or “consider”)*
18. smash *(or “crack”)*
---
💡 Tip for students: Synonyms don’t always mean *exactly* the same thing — they just have *similar meanings*. Always pick the closest match!
Let me know if you’d like this formatted as a printable answer key! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of super teacher worksheet synonyms.
