Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet

Synonyms and Antonyms Practice

Read the instructions for each section carefully and answer all questions.

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

The old house stood on a desolate hill, its windows like vacant eyes staring out at the stormy sea. Inside, the silence was profound, broken only by the occasional creak of aged floorboards. A sense of unease permeated the air, making visitors feel apprehensive. Despite its eerie reputation, the house possessed a peculiar charm, a strange allure that drew curious adventurers to its decaying grandeur. The garden, once vibrant and flourishing, was now a tangled mess of overgrown weeds and withered roses, a stark contrast to its former glory. Yet, even in its current state of disrepair, a certain dignity clung to the ancient structure.

1. Which word is a synonym for 'desolate' as used in the passage?

2. What is an antonym for 'profound' in the context of the passage?

Complete the sentences below with a synonym or antonym of the underlined word, as indicated.

1. The athlete was quite <ins>agile</ins>. He moved with such   (synonym).

2. Her decision was <ins>unanimous</ins>, everyone agreed. There was no   (antonym) among the voters.

3. The ancient ruins were <ins>magnificent</ins>. The sight was truly   (synonym).

Match each word in Column A with its antonym in Column B.

1. Choose one word from the reading passage (excluding those already used in questions) and provide both a synonym and an antonym for it. Then, use all three words (original, synonym, antonym) in separate sentences.

Determine if the following statements are true or false.

1. 'Cheerful' is an antonym for 'joyful'.

2. 'Ancient' and 'modern' are antonyms.