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Free 2nd Grade Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet — Level 3

Choose the word that means the same (synonym) or the opposite (antonym) to build vocabulary. A challenge set with trickier and irregular words. This 2nd Grade worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet with a tip for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Grade
2nd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Vocabulary
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
10 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practice

  • finding antonyms (opposites)
  • finding synonyms
  • building vocabulary

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: 2nd Grade Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet — Level 3

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How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

2nd Grade students (typically ages 7–8) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.

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 10 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

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Success TutoringWorksheets2nd Grade · English · Vocabulary

2nd Grade Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet — Level 3

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Date

Score /

Synonyms mean the same. Antonyms mean the opposite. Circle or write the word.

1.Which word is the opposite of happy?
  1. Athick
  2. Bsad
  3. Cthin
2.Which word means the same as small?
  1. Amake
  2. Blittle
  3. Cbuild
3.The opposite of question is (answer space).
4.Which word means the same as smart?
  1. Aafraid
  2. Bscared
  3. Cclever
5.Which word is the opposite of up?
  1. Aafter
  2. Bdown
  3. Cbefore
6.Which word means the same as gift?
  1. Apresent
  2. Bfinish
  3. Cend
7.Which word is the opposite of first?
  1. Alast
  2. Bstrong
  3. Cweak
8.Which word means the same as quiet?
  1. Asilent
  2. Bshut
  3. Cclose
9.The opposite of buy is (answer space).
10.Which word means the same as rich?
  1. Aclose
  2. Bwealthy
  3. Cshut
11.Which word is the opposite of win?
  1. Abig
  2. Blose
  3. Csmall
12.Which word means the same as huge?
  1. Afinish
  2. Bend
  3. Cenormous
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Last reviewed
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