Free Year 3 Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet
Students learn that synonyms are words with a similar meaning and antonyms are words with the opposite meaning. They choose synonyms, match antonym pairs, write opposites, and improve a dull sentence by swapping in stronger words. Building a bank of synonyms helps students avoid repeating the same words and makes their writing more precise.
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- Year
- Year 3
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Vocabulary
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 14
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- identifying synonyms
- identifying antonyms
- recalling opposites
- improving word choice in sentences
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Synonyms and Antonyms
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 3 students (typically ages 8–9) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 14 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
Do I need to sign up to download?
No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.
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Year 3 · English · Vocabulary
Synonyms and Antonyms
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Synonym = similar meaning. Antonym = opposite meaning.
Part A — Synonyms
A synonym is a word with a similar meaning. Circle the synonym.
- Atiny
- Bhuge
- Cthin
- Dslow
- Aglad
- Bsad
- Cangry
- Dtired
- Aslow
- Bheavy
- Cfast
- Dlate
- Astop
- Bend
- Cfinish
- Dstart
- Awhisper
- Byell
- Chum
- Dsigh
- Achilly
- Bwarm
- Chot
- Ddry
Part B — Antonyms
An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. Draw a line to match each pair of opposites.
- hot
- up
- open
- empty
- light
- early
- late
- close
- cold
- down
- dark
- full
Part C — Write the opposite
Write an antonym for each word.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Created by
- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Written by our team
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