Antonyms and Synonyms Worksheets - Free Printable

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Part 1: Identify Synonyms or Antonyms

You are given a list of word pairs and must determine whether they are synonyms (words with similar meanings) or antonyms (words with opposite meanings). You check the box accordingly.

Let’s go through each pair:

1. strenuous / hardworking
- "Strenuous" means requiring great effort; "hardworking" means diligent.
→ Synonym

2. doubtful / sure
- These have opposite meanings.
→ Antonym

3. precedes / follows
- One comes before, the other after.
→ Antonym

4. unusual / common
- Opposite meanings.
→ Antonym

5. coarse / smooth
- Textures that are opposites.
→ Antonym

6. independent / self-reliant
- Both mean relying on oneself.
→ Synonym

7. silly / serious
- Opposite in tone.
→ Antonym

8. fearless / brave
- Very similar in meaning.
→ Synonym

9. dislike / hate
- Strong negative feelings; "hate" is stronger than "dislike", but still similar.
→ Synonym

10. rare / common
- Opposites.
→ Antonym

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Part 2: Write a synonym or antonym for each word

Now, for each word listed, write either a synonym or an antonym.

1. wish
- Synonym: desire
- Antonym: refuse

2. copy
- Synonym: duplicate
- Antonym: original

3. regret
- Synonym: remorse
- Antonym: satisfaction

4. dull
- Synonym: boring
- Antonym: exciting

5. dear
- Synonym: expensive
- Antonym: cheap

6. impatient
- Synonym: restless
- Antonym: patient

7. praise
- Synonym: compliment
- Antonym: criticize

8. shy
- Synonym: timid
- Antonym: bold

9. pen
- Synonym: writing instrument
- Antonym: pencil (not really, but it's a different tool — better to say “pencil” as alternative)

Actually, pen doesn’t have a true antonym, but if we're thinking of tools, pencil could be considered a contrast in function (e.g., erasable vs permanent), but not truly an antonym. So best to use:
- Synonym: pen
- Antonym: (none strong) — maybe eraser? Not quite. Best to leave blank or say “no direct antonym.”

But since the task says “write a synonym or antonym,” we can pick one:
- Synonym: fountain pen (specific type)
- Or just writing tool as synonym.

Let's go with:
- Synonym: pen (or “writing instrument”)
- Antonym: (leave blank or say “none”) — but perhaps keyboard as a modern alternative?

Better to stick to language-based answers.
→ Synonym: pen (self-similar), or stylus
→ Antonym: typewriter (not really), so perhaps no antonym — but let’s choose pencil as a contrasting tool.

However, this isn't ideal. A safer answer:
- Synonym: pen (redundant), or writer? No.

Actually, pen is a noun — it doesn’t have a clear antonym. So best to provide a synonym: fountain pen, ballpoint, etc.

→ Synonym: ballpoint
→ Antonym: none (but if required, perhaps inkwell? No.)

Let's skip antonym and just give synonym.

Final:
- Synonym: pen or writing instrument
- Antonym: *(N/A)* — but if forced, perhaps eraser? Not accurate.

Let's go with:
- Synonym: pen
- Antonym: pencil (as a contrasting writing tool — weak, but acceptable for kids)

10. determine
- Synonym: decide
- Antonym: hesitate

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✔ Final Answer Summary:

#### Part 1: Check the boxes
| Word Pair | Synonym | Antonym |
|------------------------|---------|---------|
| strenuous / hardworking | ✔ | |
| doubtful / sure | | ✔ |
| precedes / follows | | ✔ |
| unusual / common | | ✔ |
| coarse / smooth | | ✔ |
| independent / self-reliant | ✔ | |
| silly / serious | | ✔ |
| fearless / brave | ✔ | |
| dislike / hate | ✔ | |
| rare / common | | ✔ |

#### Part 2: Fill in the blanks
| Word | Synonym | Antonym |
|------------|------------------|------------------|
| 1. wish | desire | refuse |
| 2. copy | duplicate | original |
| 3. regret | remorse | satisfaction |
| 4. dull | boring | exciting |
| 5. dear | expensive | cheap |
| 6. impatient | restless | patient |
| 7. praise | compliment | criticize |
| 8. shy | timid | bold |
| 9. pen | writing instrument | pencil (contrast) |
| 10. determine | decide | hesitate |

> Note: For pen, there is no true antonym. "Pencil" is used here as a contrasting tool, but it's not a semantic antonym. In real usage, "pen" may not have a direct antonym.

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✔ Explanation:

- Synonyms are words with similar meanings (e.g., *brave* and *fearless*).
- Antonyms are words with opposite meanings (e.g., *sure* and *doubtful*).
- Some words (like pen) don’t have true antonyms because they’re concrete nouns without opposing concepts.

This worksheet helps build vocabulary and understanding of word relationships — essential for reading comprehension and writing skills.

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