Synonyms Antonyms Homonyms worksheet - Free Printable

Problem Explanation:

The worksheet focuses on three types of word relationships: Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms. Here's a breakdown of each section:

#### Exercise A: Synonyms / Antonyms
- Synonyms: Words that have similar meanings.
- Antonyms: Words that have opposite meanings.
- For each pair, determine whether the words are synonyms or antonyms.

#### Exercise B: Homonyms
- Homonyms: Words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings.
- Fill in the blanks with the appropriate homonym for each context.

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Solution:

#### Exercise A: Synonyms / Antonyms
1. Notice / observe
- Similar meaning: Both mean to pay attention to something.
- Answer: Synonym

2. Cover / reveal
- Opposite meanings: "Cover" means to hide, while "reveal" means to show.
- Answer: Antonym

3. Wander / roam
- Similar meaning: Both mean to move aimlessly.
- Answer: Synonym

4. Recall / remember
- Similar meaning: Both mean to bring back to mind.
- Answer: Synonym

5. Safe / risky
- Opposite meanings: "Safe" means free from danger, while "risky" means involving danger.
- Answer: Antonym

6. Simple / complicated
- Opposite meanings: "Simple" means easy, while "complicated" means difficult.
- Answer: Antonym

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#### Exercise B: Homonyms
1. Allowed / aloud
- Context 1: "Ms. Thompson asked us to read ________."
- The correct word is aloud because it refers to speaking out loud.
- Context 2: "We are now ________ to have electronic devices in school."
- The correct word is allowed because it means permitted.
- Answers:
- Ms. Thompson asked us to read aloud.
- We are now allowed to have electronic devices in school.

2. Urn / earn
- Context 1: "We can ______ more money if we have the skills that people need."
- The correct word is earn because it means to make money.
- Context 2: "When a body is cremated, the ashes can be kept in an ______."
- The correct word is urn because it is a container for ashes.
- Answers:
- We can earn more money if we have the skills that people need.
- When a body is cremated, the ashes can be kept in an urn.

3. Cellar / seller
- Context 1: "Houses in the Bahamas don’t have a ______ because our water table is too high."
- The correct word is cellar because it refers to a basement.
- Context 2: "The ______ of the vehicle must provide proof that he owns the car."
- The correct word is seller because it refers to the person selling the car.
- Answers:
- Houses in the Bahamas don’t have a cellar because our water table is too high.
- The seller of the vehicle must provide proof that he owns the car.

4. Bridal / bridle
- Context 1: "________ dresses and accessories can be very expensive."
- The correct word is bridal because it refers to wedding attire.
- Context 2: "The rider places a ________ in the horse’s mouth."
- The correct word is bridle because it is a piece of equipment used to control a horse.
- Answers:
- Bridal dresses and accessories can be very expensive.
- The rider places a bridle in the horse’s mouth.

5. Throne / thrown
- Context 1: "The queen or king sit on the ______."
- The correct word is throne because it is a royal seat.
- Context 2: "The receipts were ______ away with the garbage on the table."
- The correct word is thrown because it means to toss or discard.
- Answers:
- The queen or king sit on the throne.
- The receipts were thrown away with the garbage on the table.

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Final Answers:

#### Exercise A:
1. Synonym
2. Antonym
3. Synonym
4. Synonym
5. Antonym
6. Antonym

#### Exercise B:
1. aloud, allowed
2. earn, urn
3. cellar, seller
4. bridal, bridle
5. throne, thrown

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Boxed Final Answer:

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\text{Exercise A: 1. Synonym, 2. Antonym, 3. Synonym, 4. Synonym, 5. Antonym, 6. Antonym}
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\[
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\text{Exercise B: 1. aloud, allowed; 2. earn, urn; 3. cellar, seller; 4. bridal, bridle; 5. throne, thrown}
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