NumihanaChoose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: angry
triangular · calm · furious
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ENGLAND YEAR 6 · ENGLISH · Grammar
Synonyms and antonyms in context.
Choose a word with a similar or opposite meaning.
Numihana · England Year 6 · English
Synonyms and antonyms in context
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Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Choose a word with a similar or opposite meaning.
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning).
Word: bright
dull · triangular · shining
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Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: safe
triangular · dangerous · secure
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Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: legal
triangular · lawful · illegal
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Choose the antonym (opposite meaning).
Word: alert
watchful · triangular · drowsy
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Choose the antonym (opposite meaning).
Word: happy
triangular · glad · sad
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Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: scarce
rare · triangular · abundant
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Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: wide
triangular · broad · narrow
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Numihana · England Year 6 · English
Synonyms and antonyms in context
Answer sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Choose a word with a similar or opposite meaning.
Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: angry
triangular · calm · furious
furious
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning).
Word: bright
dull · triangular · shining
dull
Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: safe
triangular · dangerous · secure
secure
Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: legal
triangular · lawful · illegal
lawful
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning).
Word: alert
watchful · triangular · drowsy
drowsy
Choose the antonym (opposite meaning).
Word: happy
triangular · glad · sad
sad
Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: scarce
rare · triangular · abundant
rare
Choose the synonym (similar meaning).
Word: wide
triangular · broad · narrow
broad
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English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation · Year 6 · Words related by meaning as synonyms and antonyms
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