Bright Word Buddies: Fun Synonym Practice for Class 2

This Grade 2 worksheet introduces children to *100 simple and meaningful synonym words* that enrich early vocabulary and make writing more expressive. Designed with easy, familiar terms, the worksheet helps young learners understand how words can share similar meanings. With one engaging exercise containing all 100 words, students build confidence, improve language awareness, and develop stronger word–meaning connections.

The activity encourages children to think creatively, recall familiar vocabulary, and discover new ways to express ideas. This helps strengthen reading comprehension, writing fluency, and everyday communication skills in an age-appropriate and enjoyable way.

Why Synonyms Matter in Grammar? 

Synonyms are essential for improving communication and vocabulary variety. For Grade 2 learners, this worksheet is important because: 
1. It helps children understand that many words share similar meanings. 
2. It encourages expressive and creative word choice in writing. 
3. It builds confidence in vocabulary and spelling. 
4. It enhances reading comprehension by recognizing word meanings in context. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes one structured synonym-writing exercise that supports vocabulary development: 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Write the Synonym 
Students write simple synonyms for everyday words like joyful, tiny, gentle, bright, warm, proud, picture. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

1. Joyful – Happy 
2. Clever – Smart 
3. Giant – Huge 
4. Tiny – Small 
5. Peaceful – Calm 
6. Frightened – Scared 
7. Gentle – Soft 
8. Strong – Powerful 
9. Brief – Short 
10. Quiet – Silent 
11. Whisper – Murmur 
12. Brave – Courageous 
13. Cheerful – Glad 
14. Fast – Quick 
15. Walk – Stroll 
16. Troubled – Worried 
17. Leap – Jump 
18. Bright – Shiny 
19. Vanish – Disappear 
20. Appear – Show 
21. Repair – Fix 
22. Messy – Untidy 
23. Tidy – Neat 
24. Chilly – Cold 
25. Warm – Cozy 
26. Shout – Yell 
27. Reply – Answer 
28. Begin – Start 
29. Find – Discover 
30. Look – See 
31. Finish – Complete 
32. Journey – Trip 
33. Speedy – Fast 
34. Noisy – Loud 
35. Tasty – Delicious 
36. Silent – Quiet 
37. Nice – Kind 
38. Sour – Tangy 
39. Colorful – Bright 
40. Dull – Boring 
41. Careful – Cautious 
42. Happy – Joyful 
43. Worried – Anxious 
44. Helpful – Supportive 
45. Joy – Happiness 
46. Angry – Mad 
47. Sleepy – Drowsy 
48. Proud – Glad 
49. See – View 
50. Listen – Hear 
51. Speak – Talk 
52. March – Walk 
53. Climb – Scale 
54. Jump – Hop 
55. Throw – Toss 
56. Catch – Grab 
57. Build – Construct 
58. Create – Make 
59. Choose – Select 
60. Soft – Smooth 
61. Collect – Gather 
62. Share – Divide 
63. Gather – Collect 
64. Protect – Guard 
65. Help – Assist 
66. Check – Inspect 
67. Set – Place 
68. Think – Ponder 
69. Act – Do 
70. Wonder – Imagine 
71. Picture – Image 
72. Cold – Chilly 
73. Near – Close 
74. Hill – Mound 
75. Cool – Fresh 
76. Shiny – Bright 
77. Heavy – Weighty 
78. Smooth – Soft 
79. Kind – Nice 
80. Slow – Lazy 
81. Light – Bright 
82. Narrow – Thin 
83. Playful – Cheerful 
84. Interested – Curious 
85. Thankful – Grateful 
86. Calm – Peaceful 
87. Honest – Truthful 
88. Neat – Clean 
89. Good – Nice 
90. Lucky – Fortunate 
91. Healthy – Fit 
92. Busy – Active 
93. Calm – Quiet 
94. Easy – Simple 
95. Short – Brief 
96. Talk – Speak 
97. Big – Large 
98. Run – Dash 
99. Yell – Shout 
100. Last – Final 

Help your child discover the magic of word connections and boost their confidence in vocabulary with this colorful synonym worksheet. 

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