Synonyms, Antonyms & Word Intensity
Grade 5
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✦ Exercise 1 — Synonyms & Antonyms
For each word, write a synonym (same meaning) AND an antonym (opposite meaning).
| Word | Synonym | Antonym |
|---|---|---|
| brave | ||
| tired | ||
| beautiful | ||
| fast | ||
| angry | ||
| sad |
✦ Exercise 2 — Replace the Word
Rewrite each sentence, replacing the underlined word with a better synonym from the box.
Word bank: demolishedsprintedimmensegloomyfamishedimmaculate
The hungry child ate three sandwiches.
She ran to catch the last bus.
The storm destroyed the old barn.
His bedroom was perfectly clean.
The big ship blocked the harbor.
A dark cloud hung over the town.
✦ Exercise 3 — Synonym Intensity
Order the words from weakest to strongest meaning. Write 1, 2, 3 under each word.
1.
warm
hot
scorching
2.
dislike
hate
detest
3.
good
excellent
outstanding
4.
sad
unhappy
devastated
🌟 Writing Challenge
Pick one synonym pair from Exercise 1. Write two sentences — one using each word — that show the difference in meaning.