Class 6 English Worksheet on Synonyms and Antonyms
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Class 6 English Worksheet on Synonyms and Antonyms
EnglishClass 6English 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.
Meaning Makers: Synonyms & Antonyms for Class 6
This Class 6 worksheet builds vocabulary strength by focusing on synonyms and antonyms. Through five structured tasks—matching, sorting, fill-in-the-blanks, MCQs, and sentence rewriting—students practice pairs such as ancient–old, fragile–weak, bold–brave, and honest–truthful: This practice develops fluency in reading and precision in writing.
Why Synonyms and Antonyms Matter in Grammar?
For Grade 6 learners, this worksheet is important because:
1. Synonyms help avoid repetition and add variety to writing.
2. Antonyms develop critical thinking by showing contrasts.
3. Understanding word relationships strengthens comprehension.
4. Practice with synonyms and antonyms supports more confident speaking and writing.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
🧠 Exercise 1 – Match the Following
Match words with their correct synonym or antonym (e.g., ancient → old, fragile → weak).
✏️ Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Classify word pairs as synonyms or antonyms.
📋 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Fill sentences using correct synonyms or antonyms (e.g., The vase was fragile and broke easily).
📝 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
Choose the synonym or antonym that best fits each sentence.
✍️ Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
Rewrite sentences by replacing underlined words with their synonym or antonym.
Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Match the Following
ancient → old
fragile → weak
bold → brave
honest → truthful
huge → enormous
silent → quiet
happy → joyful
angry → mad
near → close
safe → secure
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Synonyms: ancient/old, fragile/weak, bold/brave, honest/truthful, huge/enormous, silent/quiet, happy/joyful, near/close, safe/secure
Antonyms: happy/sad, bold/timid, strong/weak, angry/calm, light/dark, near/far
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks (sample answers)
1. old
2. weak
3. enormous
4. quiet
5. joyful
6. calm
7. close
8. secure
9. truthful
10. brave
Exercise 4 – MCQs
1. old
2. weak
3. enormous
4. quiet
5. joyful
6. timid
7. calm
8. dark
9. far
10. secure
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (sample answers)
1. The castle was ancient and very large.
2. The glass was fragile and broke quickly.
3. The mountain looked huge from far away.
4. She remained silent during the test.
5. The boy was joyful on his birthday.
6. The student was honest about his mistake.
7. The dog was brave against the stranger.
8. The angry teacher became calm.
9. The house was near the park.
10. The cave was dark at night.
Build your child’s confidence in reading and writing with this engaging synonyms and antonyms worksheet for Class 6!
Frequently Asked Questions
They help students understand text better by linking words with meaning and contrast.
Using near-synonyms incorrectly or confusing word opposites.
To build precise word choice and improve written expression.
