Let’s go through each row carefully and find the synonyms first, then the antonyms.
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Synonyms (words that mean nearly the same):
1. fun — tall — short — exciting
→ “fun” and “exciting” are similar — both describe something enjoyable or thrilling.
✔ Circle:
fun and
exciting
2. fast — slow — big — speedy
→ “fast” and “speedy” mean the same thing — moving quickly.
✔ Circle:
fast and
speedy
3. glad — sad — happy — hungry
→ “glad” and “happy” both mean feeling good or pleased.
✔ Circle:
glad and
happy
4. slow — smart — angry — intelligent
→ “smart” and “intelligent” mean the same — having good mental ability.
✔ Circle:
smart and
intelligent
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Antonyms (words that mean opposite things):
5. fast — quick — slow — angry
→ “fast” and “slow” are opposites — one means quick movement, the other means not quick.
✔ Circle:
fast and
slow
6. tall — fast — quick — short
→ “tall” and “short” are opposites — one means high in height, the other means low in height.
✔ Circle:
tall and
short
7. fast — upset — big — happy
→ “upset” and “happy” are opposites — one means sad or troubled, the other means cheerful.
✔ Circle:
upset and
happy
8. hungry — slow — fast — short
→ “slow” and “fast” are opposites — again, about speed.
✔ Circle:
slow and
fast
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Final Answer:
Synonyms to circle:
1. fun, exciting
2. fast, speedy
3. glad, happy
4. smart, intelligent
Antonyms to circle:
5. fast, slow
6. tall, short
7. upset, happy
8. slow, fast
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonyms antonyms homonyms worksheet.
