Printable worksheets for teaching synonyms (words that have similar meanings) and antonyms (words that have opposite meanings).
Synonyms
Cut & Glue Synonyms (Basic) FreeCut the word boxes and glue each word next to its synonym. Grades 2-3.
Cut & Glue Synonyms (Intermediate) MemberCut the word boxes and glue each word next to its synonym. Grades 4 and up.
Synonyms 1 FreePart 1: Circle the two words in each list that are synonyms. Part 2: Write a synonym for each word.
Synonyms 2 MemberRewrite the story. Replace each underlined word with a synonym. Draw a picture to illustrate the story.
Synonyms 3 MemberWrite a synonym from the word box for the underlined word.
Antonyms
Cut & Glue Antonyms (Basic) FreeCut out all twelve word boxes and paste each word next to its antonym.
Cut & Glue Antonyms (Intermediate) MemberCut apart the word boxes and paste next to the correct antonym. Grades 4 and up.
Antonyms 1 MemberWrite an antonym from for each underlined word in each sentence.
Antonyms 2 MemberReplace each underlined word in the story with a word that has an opposite meaning.
Antonyms 3 MemberPart A: Circle two antonyms in each set of words. Part B: Write an antonym for each word.
Antonyms 4 MemberMatching Activity: Draw straight lines to connect the words to their antonyms.
Mixed Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet FreeDecide whether the pair of words means the same thing or have opposite meanings.
Synonyms and Antonyms MemberTell whether each pair of words on this worksheet are synonyms or antonyms.
Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones Review MemberQuiz or practice worksheet that reviews concepts of synonyms, antonyms, and homophones.
Synonym & Antonym Analogies MemberChoose the correct word from the list to complete each analogy. Determine whether the word pairs are antonyms or synonyms.
See also:
Contractions WorksheetsLearn about contractions and the words they stand for.
Homophone WorksheetsLearn about words that sounds alike, but have different meanings and spellings.

