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Compound Words
Students learn that a compound word is made by joining two smaller words, such as sun + flower = sunflower. They build compound words,…
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- Level 1 · Easier
- Time
- 15 min
- Questions
- 18 questions
- Answers
- Answers included
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Free 3rd Grade 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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- Grade
- 3rd Grade
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Vocabulary
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Texas grade levels (TEKS)
- Questions
- 14
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4), print or complete online
Students will practice
- identifying synonyms
- identifying antonyms
- recalling opposites
- improving word choice in sentences
Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
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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.
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Who is this worksheet for?
3rd Grade students (typically ages 8–9) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder 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 15 minutes for 14 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Success TutoringWorksheets3rd Grade · English · VocabularySynonyms 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.
1.Which word is a synonym for big?
- Atiny
- Bhuge
- Cthin
- Dslow
2.Which word is a synonym for happy?
- Aglad
- Bsad
- Cangry
- Dtired
3.Which word is a synonym for quick?
- Aslow
- Bheavy
- Cfast
- Dlate
4.Which word is a synonym for begin?
- Astop
- Bend
- Cfinish
- Dstart
5.Which word is a synonym for shout?
- Awhisper
- Byell
- Chum
- Dsigh
6.Which word is a synonym for cold?
- 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.
7.Match each word to its antonym (opposite).
- hot
- up
- open
- empty
- light
- early
- late
- close
- cold
- down
- dark
- full
Part C: Write the opposite
Write an antonym for each word.
8.The opposite of wide is (answer space).
9.The opposite of cheap is (answer space).
10.The opposite of noisy is (answer space).
11.The opposite of strong is (answer space).
12.The opposite of asleep is (answer space).
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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