Synonyms and antonyms

What is a synonym?

• A word that has the opposite meaning to another word

• A word that has the same or similar meaning to another word

• A word that has a completely different meaning to another word

• A word that has a hidden meaning

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'big'?

• small

• tiny

• huge

• enormous

What is an antonym?

• A word that has a completely different meaning to another word

• A word that has the same or similar meaning to another word

• A word that has a hidden meaning

• A word that has the opposite meaning to another word

Which word is an antonym for 'smiled'?

• frowned

• enormous

• delighted

• sprinted

What does etymology refer to?

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of mathematical equations

• The study of word origins and history

• The study of animal behavior

Which prefix means 'again'?

• de

• un

• in

• re

Which word is part of the 'play' word family?

• playful

• moved

• reacted

• heater

What is the antonym of 'calm'?

• whispered

• furious

• contented

• anxious

Which suffix can be added to 'build' to create a word in the same family?

• ed

• est

• er

• ing

Which word is an antonym for 'neat'?

• untidy

• heated

• moved

• played