Synonyms and Antonyms

Grade 2 Spelling Worksheet

Circle the answer, or write the answer on the line.

1. 1.

   Which word means almost the same as "raise"?

   • lift
   • throw
   • lower
   • push
2. 2.

   Which word means the opposite of "bright"?

   • dull
   • tiny
   • soft
   • shiny
3. 3.

   How are "tiny" and "huge" related?

   • They mean about the same.
   • They are not related.
   • They are opposites.
4. 4.

   Which word can replace "hard" and keep the meaning? "The puzzle was hard to finish."

   • easy
   • difficult
   • sharp
   • loud
5. 5.

   Which word can replace "cold" to flip the meaning? "The cold wind made us shiver."

   • dry
   • hot
   • chilly
   • wet
6. 6.

   Which word means almost the same as "wet"?

   • damp
   • dry
   • soft
   • warm
7. 7.

   Which word means the opposite of "strong"?

   • round
   • weak
   • powerful
   • tall
8. 8.

   How are "shut" and "close" related?

   • They are opposites.
   • They are not related.
   • They mean about the same.
9. 9.

   Which word can replace "right" and keep the meaning? "Your answer is right."

   • wrong
   • correct
   • late
   • early
10. 10.

    "Dad will fix the broken chair." Write the word that means the opposite of "fix". Use the letter boxes.