Synonyms and Antonyms Quiz

Grade 3 · English · Quiz

Test your knowledge of words that are the same and words that are opposite.

Questions

Which word is an ANTONYM of 'brave'?
1. bold
2. courageous
3. cowardly
4. daring
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Answer: cowardly
Brave means not afraid; cowardly means very afraid. They are opposites.
A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same as ___ word.
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Answer: another
A synonym is a word that means the same as another word.
'Quick' and 'fast' are synonyms.
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Answer: True
Quick and fast both describe moving at high speed — they are synonyms.
What is the antonym of 'ancient'?
1. old
2. modern
3. historical
4. early
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Answer: modern
Ancient means very old; modern means new or current. They are antonyms.
Which is a synonym for 'angry'?
1. calm
2. furious
3. happy
4. quiet
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Answer: furious
Furious means very angry — a strong synonym for angry.
The words 'huge,' 'gigantic,' and 'enormous' are all antonyms of 'big'.
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Answer: False
Huge, gigantic, and enormous are all synonyms of big — not antonyms. They all mean large.
The antonym of 'begin' is ___.
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Answer: end
Begin and end are antonyms — one starts something, the other finishes it.
A thesaurus helps you find:
1. definitions of words
2. synonyms and antonyms
3. spelling rules
4. grammar rules
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Answer: synonyms and antonyms
A thesaurus is a reference tool specifically for finding words with similar or opposite meanings.
Two synonyms always mean EXACTLY the same thing with no difference in meaning.
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Answer: False
Synonyms are close in meaning but not always identical. 'Happy,' 'joyful,' and 'ecstatic' have different intensities.
Which word is an antonym of 'noisy'?
1. loud
2. boisterous
3. quiet
4. busy
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Answer: quiet
Noisy means loud; quiet means making little or no sound. They are opposites.

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