Let’s go through each sentence one by one. We’re looking for the word that means the same (or almost the same) as the underlined word — that’s a synonym.
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1. The [gift] is _large_.
Options: big, funny, smart
→ “Large” means taking up a lot of space. “Big” means the same thing.
✔ Correct answer:
big
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2. The [blanket] is _warm_.
Options: short, furry, toasty
→ “Warm” means not cold. “Toasty” is a cozy, warm feeling — like toast from a toaster! It’s a synonym for warm in this context.
✔ Correct answer:
toasty
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3. The [lion] will _growl_.
Options: chirp, roar, cry
→ Lions don’t chirp or cry — they ROAR! “Growl” and “roar” are both loud animal sounds. Close enough to be synonyms here.
✔ Correct answer:
roar
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4. The [baby] is _sick_.
Options: loud, sleepy, ill
→ “Sick” means not feeling well. “Ill” means exactly that.
✔ Correct answer:
ill
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5. The [cat] is _quick_.
Options: fast, slow, thin
→ “Quick” means moving with speed. “Fast” means the same.
✔ Correct answer:
fast
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6. The [popsicle] is _freezing_.
Options: cold, new, closed
→ “Freezing” means very, very cold. So “cold” is the best match.
✔ Correct answer:
cold
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Final Answer:
1. big
2. toasty
3. roar
4. ill
5. fast
6. cold
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonyms worksheet first grade.
