Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to determine whether each pair of words are
synonyms (words with similar meanings) or
antonyms (words with opposite meanings). We'll go through each row:
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1.
fast and slow
- "Fast" means moving quickly; "slow" means moving slowly.
→ These are
opposites.
✔ Antonyms
2.
hot and cold
- "Hot" means high temperature; "cold" means low temperature.
→ These are
opposites.
✔ Antonyms
3.
chilly and cool
- "Chilly" and "cool" both describe something slightly cold.
→ They have
similar meanings.
✔ Synonyms
4.
speedy and quick
- Both mean fast or moving rapidly.
→ They are
similar in meaning.
✔ Synonyms
5.
quiet and loud
- "Quiet" means not noisy; "loud" means very noisy.
→ These are
opposites.
✔ Antonyms
6.
begin and start
- Both mean to commence or to begin an action.
→ They are
similar in meaning.
✔ Synonyms
7.
save and toss
- "Save" means to keep or preserve; "toss" means to throw away.
→ These are
opposites in context (e.g., saving vs. discarding).
✔ Antonyms
8.
cry and sob
- Both refer to expressing sadness through tears and sound.
- "Sob" is a type of cry, so they are
similar.
✔ Synonyms
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Final Answers:
| Pair | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|------------------|----------|----------|
| fast and slow | |
✔ |
| hot and cold | |
✔ |
| chilly and cool |
✔ | |
| speedy and quick |
✔ | |
| quiet and loud | |
✔ |
| begin and start |
✔ | |
| save and toss | |
✔ |
| cry and sob |
✔ | |
✔ Correct boxes should be checked as above.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonym worksheet 3rd grade.
