A synonym means almost the same as another word, and an antonym means the opposite. Sheets 1, 3 and 5 ask for the synonym of ten words, and sheets 2, 4 and 6 ask for the antonym of ten words.
Your child circles the answer. Building Confidence offers three words and the other levels four.
What your child will learn
Find a word that means the same
Find a word that means the opposite
Tell a synonym from an antonym
Common Core standard: L.4.5.C
Worked example
Large is a synonym of big. Small is an antonym of big.
Common mistake
Circling a word that goes with the word instead of one that means the same or the opposite.
Helpful hint
A synonym means almost the same thing. An antonym means the opposite.