Let's solve the
"Circling Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet" step by step.
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🔹 Part 1: Circle the two words that are synonyms (words with similar meanings)
We need to find
two words in each row that have
nearly the same meaning.
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1. fun, tall, short, exciting
- "fun" and "exciting" both describe something enjoyable or thrilling.
✔ Synonyms:
fun,
exciting
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2. fast, slow, big, speedy
- "fast" and "speedy" both mean moving quickly.
✔ Synonyms:
fast,
speedy
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3. glad, sad, happy, hungry
- "glad" and "happy" both express joy.
✔ Synonyms:
glad,
happy
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4. slow, smart, angry, intelligent
- "smart" and "intelligent" both mean clever.
✔ Synonyms:
smart,
intelligent
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5. dad, brother, sister, father
- "dad" and "father" are different words for the same person.
✔ Synonyms:
dad,
father
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6. nod, speak, sleep, talk
- "speak" and "talk" both mean to say words.
✔ Synonyms:
speak,
talk
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✔ Part 1 Answers:
1. fun, exciting
2. fast, speedy
3. glad, happy
4. smart, intelligent
5. dad, father
6. speak, talk
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🔹 Part 2: Circle the two words that are antonyms (words with opposite meanings)
Now we look for
opposites in each row.
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7. fast, quick, slow, angry
- "fast" and "slow" are opposites.
✔ Antonyms:
fast,
slow
> Note: "quick" is a synonym of "fast", but we're looking for antonyms.
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8. tall, fast, quick, short
- "tall" and "short" are opposites.
✔ Antonyms:
tall,
short
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9. fast, upset, big, happy
- "upset" and "happy" are opposites (emotions).
✔ Antonyms:
upset,
happy
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10. hungry, slow, fast, short
- "hungry" and "full" would be opposites, but "full" isn't here.
- "slow" and "fast" are opposites.
✔ Antonyms:
slow,
fast
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11. no, nod, yes, hot
- "no" and "yes" are opposites.
✔ Antonyms:
no,
yes
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12. fun, cry, old, new
- "old" and "new" are opposites.
✔ Antonyms:
old,
new
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✔ Part 2 Answers:
7. fast, slow
8. tall, short
9. upset, happy
10. slow, fast
11. no, yes
12. old, new
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📝 Final Answer Summary:
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Synonyms (Part 1):
1. fun, exciting
2. fast, speedy
3. glad, happy
4. smart, intelligent
5. dad, father
6. speak, talk
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Antonyms (Part 2):
7. fast, slow
8. tall, short
9. upset, happy
10. slow, fast
11. no, yes
12. old, new
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✔ This worksheet helps build vocabulary and understanding of word relationships—synonyms (same/similar meaning) and antonyms (opposite meaning).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonyms and antonyms worksheet 5th grade.
