Synonym and Antonym Sentences
Synonym and Antonym Worksheet
Synonyms and Antonyms
Overview
This is a simple synonym and antonym lesson. It is appropriate for middle to upper elementary, and can be used or adapted for ELL.
The lesson includes a slideshow with synonym and antonym definitions, as well as 2 practice skills sheets for application.
Synonyms and Antonyms - How do you know the difference?
What are synonyms and antonyms? How do you tell the difference?
- Knowing how to use synonyms can help you with your writing and speaking, as you will know different words to use for the same meaning. This helps you to not use the same words all the time.
- Knowing how to use antonyms will help you choose good words when you write, and will help you improve your language skills.
*See the attached slide show to learn more about antonyms and synonyms - look at definitions and study examples. Practice writing your own sets!
Practice What You Have Learned!
There are 2 skills sheets attached.
- On the first sheet you will look at the words and write a synonym and an antonym for each word. There is a word bank to help you.
- On the second sheet you will write 2 sentences using synonyms and 2 sentences using antonyms.
Get creative! Have fun writing!
***Don't forget! All sentences begin with a capital letter and end with a punctuation mark.***