Let's solve each question on the
Synonyms or Antonym Worksheet step by step. The task is to write either a
synonym (a word with a similar meaning) or an
antonym (a word with the opposite meaning) for each underlined word, based on the instructions.
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1. John had to *jump* to reach the top shelf.
Synonym:
- "Jump" means to leap or spring into the air.
- A synonym could be:
leap
✔ Answer: leap
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2. My backpack is very *heavy*.
Antonym:
- "Heavy" means having great weight.
- The opposite would be light in weight.
- An antonym could be:
light
✔ Answer: light
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3. I am very *sad* to see that happen.
Antonym:
- "Sad" means feeling sorrow or unhappiness.
- The opposite emotion is happiness.
- An antonym could be:
happy
✔ Answer: happy
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4. I love to go hiking in the *forest*.
Synonym:
- "Forest" refers to a large area covered with trees.
- A synonym could be:
woods
✔ Answer: woods
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5. I had an *awful* time at the party.
Antonym:
- "Awful" means very bad or unpleasant.
- The opposite would be good or enjoyable.
- An antonym could be:
wonderful or
great
✔ Answer: wonderful
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6. *Everybody* is going to the concert tonight.
Antonym:
- "Everybody" means all people.
- The opposite would be no one or nobody.
- An antonym could be:
nobody
✔ Answer: nobody
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
leap
2.
light
3.
happy
4.
woods
5.
wonderful
6.
nobody
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📝 Explanation Summary:
- We used
synonyms when asked for words with similar meanings.
- We used
antonyms when asked for words with opposite meanings.
- All answers are common, appropriate vocabulary choices for the context of the sentences.
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