Synonyms and Antonyms Quiz

Grade 2 · English · Quiz

Practice identifying synonyms and antonyms.

Questions

Which is a synonym for 'small'?
1. large
2. tiny
3. tall
4. loud
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Answer: tiny
'Tiny' means the same as 'small' — they are synonyms.
'Fast' and 'slow' are antonyms.
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Answer: True
'Fast' and 'slow' are opposites — one means moving quickly and the other means moving slowly.
A word that means the same as another word is called a ___.
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Answer: synonym
A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same as another word.
What is an antonym for 'begin'?
1. start
2. continue
3. end
4. go
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Answer: end
'End' is the opposite of 'begin' — when something ends, it stops; when it begins, it starts.
'Joyful' and 'miserable' are synonyms.
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Answer: False
'Joyful' means very happy. 'Miserable' means very unhappy. They are ANTONYMS, not synonyms.
A ___ is a book you can use to find synonyms for words.
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Answer: thesaurus
A thesaurus is a reference tool that lists synonyms and antonyms for thousands of words.
Which pair of words are synonyms?
1. up / down
2. loud / quiet
3. quick / speedy
4. night / day
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Answer: quick / speedy
'Quick' and 'speedy' both mean moving fast — they are synonyms.
'Dark' and 'light' are antonyms.
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Answer: True
'Dark' means no light; 'light' means the opposite — they are antonyms.
Which is an antonym for 'brave'?
1. bold
2. daring
3. heroic
4. afraid
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Answer: afraid
'Afraid' means scared — that is the opposite of brave. Bold, daring, and heroic are all synonyms for brave.
The antonym of 'above' is ___.
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Answer: below
'Above' means higher up; 'below' means lower down — they are antonyms.

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