Synonyms online exercise for 5th grade - Free Printable

Let's solve this Synonyms worksheet step by step.

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🔹 Part 1: Circle the 2 synonyms for each set of words

We need to identify two words in each group that have nearly the same meaning.

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1. toasty, chilly, cool, comfortable
- *Toasty* = warm and cozy
- *Chilly* = cold
- *Cool* = slightly cold
- *Comfortable* = pleasant, not too hot or cold

✔ Synonyms: toasty and comfortable (both suggest warmth and comfort)
✘ *Chilly* and *cool* are opposites of toasty.

> ✔ Circle: toasty, comfortable

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2. walk, crawl, stroll, run
- *Walk* = move on foot at normal pace
- *Crawl* = move slowly on hands and knees
- *Stroll* = walk leisurely
- *Run* = move quickly

✔ *Walk* and *stroll* both mean moving on foot at a relaxed pace.

> ✔ Circle: walk, stroll

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3. argue, scare, confuse, frighten
- *Argue* = disagree
- *Scare* = make afraid
- *Confuse* = make unclear
- *Frighten* = cause fear

✔ *Scare* and *frighten* mean the same thing — to cause fear.

> ✔ Circle: scare, frighten

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4. bravery, honesty, courage, winner
- *Bravery* = being brave
- *Honesty* = truthfulness
- *Courage* = bravery
- *Winner* = someone who wins

✔ *Bravery* and *courage* are synonyms.

> ✔ Circle: bravery, courage

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5. cook, drink, eat, munch
- *Cook* = prepare food
- *Drink* = consume liquid
- *Eat* = consume food
- *Munch* = eat (especially with chewing)

✔ *Eat* and *munch* are synonyms — both mean consuming food.

> ✔ Circle: eat, munch

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6. record, paint, draw, sketch
- *Record* = document or save information
- *Paint* = apply color using brush
- *Draw* = make a picture with lines
- *Sketch* = quick drawing

✔ *Draw* and *sketch* are synonyms — both refer to making a drawing.

> ✔ Circle: draw, sketch

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🔹 Part 2: Write a synonym for each word

Now write one synonym for each word:

7. thin → slim, narrow, skinny
✔ Example: slim

8. tiny → small, little, miniature
✔ Example: small

9. store → shop, retail, save (depending on context)
But since it's likely "place to buy things", best synonym: shop

✔ Example: shop

10. fall → autumn, drop, collapse
If season: autumn
If action: drop
Most common synonym for season: autumn

✔ Example: autumn

11. see → view, look, observe, watch
✔ Example: view

12. friendly → kind, nice, pleasant, welcoming
✔ Example: kind

13. tasty → delicious, flavorful, good-tasting
✔ Example: delicious

14. silent → quiet, noiseless, still
✔ Example: quiet

15. smelly → stinking, odorous, fragrant (if good smell), but usually stinking
✔ Example: stinking

16. smile → grin, beam, laugh
✔ Example: grin

17. think → believe, consider, reflect, assume
✔ Example: believe

18. break → crack, snap, pause, rest
Depends on context:
- If physical: crack
- If time: rest
Since no context, pick general: rest or crack

✔ Example: rest

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Part 1 – Circle the 2 synonyms:
1. toasty, comfortable
2. walk, stroll
3. scare, frighten
4. bravery, courage
5. eat, munch
6. draw, sketch

#### Part 2 – Write a synonym:
7. slim
8. small
9. shop
10. autumn
11. view
12. kind
13. delicious
14. quiet
15. stinking
16. grin
17. believe
18. rest

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📝 Notes:

- There may be multiple correct answers depending on context.
- Always choose the most common and appropriate synonym.
- For example, “break” could also be “crack” if referring to breaking something physically, but “rest” fits well for taking a break.

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