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Beginning Synonyms and Antonyms #2

Synonyms: words that have the same (or nearly the same) meanings Example: large big Antonyms: words that have opposite meanings Example: hot cold
Directions: Choose the best synonym for the following words. 1) final A. B. C. D. last first heavy small 3) great A. B. C. D. very soft very loud very hard very good 5) tired A. B. C. D. kind sleepy ready angry

2) tiny A. B. C. D. very loose very happy very thick very small

4) merry A. B. C. D. safe happy upset angry

6) unhappy A. B. C. D. playful alive sad angry

Directions: Choose the best antonym for the following words. 1) first A. B. C. D. last primary early late 3) difficult A. B. C. D. hard nice easy tough 5) right A. B. C. D. hard wrong correct wicked

2) late A. B. C. D. heavy soon long early

4) thick A. B. C. D. worn old dirty thin

6) near A. B. C. D. long away far close