Free practice on Vocabulary: Synonyms and Opposites for Class 3, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
Synonyms are words that mean the same thing or nearly the same. 'Big' and 'large' are synonyms. 'Happy' and 'glad' are synonyms. Using different words makes your writing more interesting!
| Word | Synonym |
|---|---|
| big | large |
| happy | glad, joyful |
| fast | quick, speedy |
| small | tiny, little |
| start | begin |
Opposites are words with completely different meanings. Hot and cold. Big and small. Up and down. Knowing opposites helps you express ideas more clearly!
| Word | Opposite |
|---|---|
| hot | cold |
| big | small |
| happy | sad |
| day | night |
| fast | slow |
| up | down |
Choose the word that means the same as 'big'.
Answer: B. large
'Large' means the same as 'big'.
Choose the opposite of 'hot'.
Answer: C. cold
The opposite of hot is cold.
Write the opposite of 'up'.
Write your answer, then check below.
Answer: down
Up and down are opposites.
Write the opposite of 'open'.
Write your answer, then check below.
Answer: close / closed / shut
We open the door, then we close it.
Which word means the same as 'small'?
Answer: A. little
'Little' means the same as 'small'.
Choose the opposite of 'clean'.
Answer: B. dirty
The opposite of clean is dirty.
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