Class 5 Grammar Worksheet on Synonyms and Antonyms
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Class 5 Grammar Worksheet on Synonyms and Antonyms
EnglishClass 5English GrammarFree DownloadPDF
Shristi ShahVisit Profile
An English teacher with four years of experience, I began my journey at 18 by assisting with grammar and creative writing sessions. TEFL-certified and currently teaching at PlanetSpark, I’m passionate about equipping students with the tools they need to succeed. I'm especially committed to bridging educational gaps for underprivileged children and will soon be volunteering at a government school in Himachal Pradesh.
Word Pairs in Action: Synonyms & Antonyms for Class 5
This Class 5 worksheet helps learners practice synonyms and antonyms through five engaging tasks: matching, sorting, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple-choice questions, and sentence rewriting:Students work with word pairs like joyful–gleeful, angry–calm, weak–strong, and bright–dull, building a deeper understanding of how words can mean the same or the opposite. These exercises strengthen vocabulary, reading comprehension, and expressive writing.
Why Synonyms and Antonyms Matter in Grammar?
For Grade 5 learners, this worksheet is important because:
1. Synonyms expand vocabulary and improve descriptive writing.
2. Antonyms help children grasp contrasts in meaning.
3. Word pair practice improves comprehension in reading passages.
4. Active use of synonyms and antonyms makes writing richer and more precise.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
🧠 Exercise 1 – Match the Following
Students match words with their synonyms or antonyms (e.g., joyful → gleeful, angry → mad).
✏️ Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Students categorize given word pairs into synonyms and antonyms (e.g., bright/dull, huge/small).
📋 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students complete sentences by choosing the correct synonym or antonym (e.g., The mango was huge and heavy)
📝 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students select the correct synonym or antonym for underlined words in short sentences
✍️ Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
Students rewrite sentences using synonyms or antonyms for the underlined word (e.g., The boy was sad → The boy was unhappy)
Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Match the Following
joyful → gleeful
fast → rapid
angry → mad
weak → strong
bright → dull
kind → cruel
huge → big
safe → secure
brave → valiant
calm → quiet
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Synonyms: joyful/happy, sad/glad, weak/strong, strong/powerful, bright/dull, huge/small, calm/quiet
Antonyms: brave/timid, kind/cruel, hot/cold, near/far, light/dark, angry/calm, calm/fury
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks (sample answers)
1. happy
2. huge
3. soft
4. brave
5. still
6. vibrant
7. fast
8. strong
9. gentle
10. moist
Exercise 4 – MCQs
1. happy
2. tiny
3. dull
4. cruelty
5. bright
6. brave
7. noisy
8. rage
9. covered
10. empty
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (sample answers)
1. The boy was unhappy after seeing the result.
2. Her answer was bright in class today.
3. The soldier was brave in the war.
4. The bag was huge and hard to carry.
5. He spoke in an angry way to his friend.
6. The lamp was dark in the night.
7. The tiger was strong in the cage.
8. She looked furious at her brother.
9. The man showed cruelty to all.
10. The ground was wet after the rain.
Help your child master the art of word pair building with this lively synonyms and antonyms worksheet for Class 5!
Frequently Asked Questions
Synonyms are words with similar meanings, antonyms have opposite meanings.
They improve vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence variety.
Through matching activities, sentence completion, and word puzzles.
