Antonyms Worksheet 4th Grade

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Made at homeroomtools.comRead each sentence. Circle the word that fits.1.2.3.4.5.6.AntonymsOur neighbor is generous with her apples. The oppositeof generous is.givingpurplestingyThe first puzzle was simple. The opposite of simple is.complexorangeplainThe flexible ruler bent into a curve. The opposite offlexible is.sourinflexiblebendableA major road crosses the town. The opposite of major is.mainsoggyminorThe steak was tough. The opposite of tough is.purpletenderchewyFold the map along the lines. The opposite of fold is.unfoldcreasewhisper
Made at homeroomtools.comRead each sentence. Circle the word that fits.1.2.3.4.5.6.AntonymsAnswer keyOur neighbor is generous with her apples. The oppositeof generous is.givingpurplestingyThe first puzzle was simple. The opposite of simple is.complexorangeplainThe flexible ruler bent into a curve. The opposite offlexible is.sourinflexiblebendableA major road crosses the town. The opposite of major is.mainsoggyminorThe steak was tough. The opposite of tough is.purpletenderchewyFold the map along the lines. The opposite of fold is.unfoldcreasewhisperstingycomplexinflexibleminortenderunfold
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Find the antonym 80

  • A compass is useful on a hike. The opposite of useful is ___. handy / sleepy / useless
  • A major road crosses the town. The opposite of major is ___. main / minor / soggy
  • A sudden wind shook the tent. The opposite of sudden is ___. abrupt / gradual / leafy
  • A tie is still possible. The opposite of possible is ___. impossible / likely / striped
  • An ancestor of the mayor planted these oaks. The opposite of ancestor is ___. descendant / forefather / ladder
  • The beginning of the story is funny. The opposite of beginning is ___. end / pillow / start
  • The bold kitten walked up to the dog. The opposite of bold is ___. daring / square / timid
  • Bread dough will expand in a warm kitchen. The opposite of expand is ___. borrow / contract / swell
  • The bus runs on a regular schedule. The opposite of regular is ___. chewy / irregular / usual
  • The bus will arrive at noon. The opposite of arrive is ___. leave / paint / reach
  • The careful painter never spills a drop. The opposite of careful is ___. careless / cautious / purple
  • The carrots in the salad were raw. The opposite of raw is ___. cooked / tall / uncooked
  • The cave has a natural pool. The opposite of natural is ___. artificial / narrow / real
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Find the antonym, continued

  • The cave is known to every hiker in town. The opposite of known is ___. familiar / soggy / unknown
  • The chess player chose to advance her pawn. The opposite of advance is ___. decorate / proceed / retreat
  • The class play was a comedy. The opposite of comedy is ___. farce / ladder / tragedy
  • The class will sit in a circle for the story. The opposite of sit is ___. perch / stand / whisper
  • The clock has an internal battery. The opposite of internal is ___. external / inner / leafy
  • The coach had a positive word for every player. The opposite of positive is ___. chilly / hopeful / negative
  • The comet was visible at dawn. The opposite of visible is ___. crunchy / in sight / invisible
  • Connect the hose to the faucet. The opposite of connect is ___. disconnect / join / whistle
  • The dinner was formal. The opposite of formal is ___. damp / dressy / informal
  • The diver showed courage on the high board. The opposite of courage is ___. bravery / cowardice / ladder
  • Draw a vertical line on the chart. The opposite of vertical is ___. horizontal / salty / upright
  • Each team gets an equal share of the time. The opposite of equal is ___. even / minty / unequal
  • Extra tape will strengthen the box. The opposite of strengthen is ___. decorate / toughen / weaken
  • The first puzzle was simple. The opposite of simple is ___. complex / orange / plain
  • The first snowfall brought joy to the whole street. The opposite of joy is ___. delight / hammer / sorrow
  • The first stars appear as we set up the tent. The opposite of appear is ___. disappear / emerge / scrub
  • The flexible ruler bent into a curve. The opposite of flexible is ___. bendable / inflexible / sour
  • Fold the map along the lines. The opposite of fold is ___. crease / unfold / whisper
  • The graceful dancer leaped across the stage. The opposite of graceful is ___. awkward / elegant / sour
  • Grandpa keeps a tidy workbench. The opposite of tidy is ___. hollow / neat / untidy
  • The guide led us to safety. The opposite of safety is ___. danger / lantern / protection
  • Heat the soup on the stove. The opposite of heat is ___. cool / fold / warm
  • Her answer was logical. The opposite of logical is ___. illogical / sensible / woolen
  • Her handstand was perfect. The opposite of perfect is ___. flawless / imperfect / windy
  • Her visits were frequent last summer. The opposite of frequent is ___. infrequent / regular / woolen
  • The hikers began to ascend the ridge. The opposite of ascend is ___. climb / descend / whisper
  • The hikers will continue up the trail at dawn. The opposite of continue is ___. discontinue / go on / juggle
  • The honest clerk returned my change. The opposite of honest is ___. dishonest / leafy / truthful
  • The humble champion praised the other runners. The opposite of humble is ___. frozen / modest / proud
  • I always lose my left glove. The opposite of lose is ___. find / misplace / paint
  • I am certain that I locked the gate. The opposite of certain is ___. sure / uncertain / wooden
  • I heard a familiar tune on the radio. The opposite of familiar is ___. sticky / unfamiliar / well-known
  • The ice is safe to skate on today. The opposite of safe is ___. chewy / dangerous / secure
  • Inhale slowly before you sing. The opposite of inhale is ___. breathe in / exhale / stretch
  • The interior of the cabin was warm. The opposite of interior is ___. exterior / inside / rusty
  • It was an ordinary Tuesday. The opposite of ordinary is ___. extraordinary / minty / usual
  • Jo will admit that she ate the last roll. The opposite of admit is ___. confess / deny / plant
  • The judges praise her painting. The opposite of praise is ___. borrow / compliment / criticize
  • The junior team plays first. The opposite of junior is ___. senior / windy / younger
  • The jury found the thief guilty. The opposite of guilty is ___. at fault / furry / innocent
  • The mature oak shades the yard. The opposite of mature is ___. grown / immature / salty
  • The merchant shared his wealth. The opposite of wealth is ___. meadow / poverty / riches
  • Mom will lengthen the sleeves of my coat. The opposite of lengthen is ___. extend / forgive / shorten
  • Multiply six by four to check my answer. The opposite of multiply is ___. divide / increase / whisper
  • My cousins live in a rural area. The opposite of rural is ___. country / minty / urban
  • My sister and I agree about the movie. The opposite of agree is ___. consent / disagree / juggle
  • The new skates are superior to my old pair. The opposite of superior is ___. better / inferior / striped
  • Our neighbor is generous with her apples. The opposite of generous is ___. giving / purple / stingy
  • Our plan will succeed if we work together. The opposite of succeed is ___. fail / wander / win
  • Our town must import its coffee and tea. The opposite of import is ___. bring in / export / repair
  • The patient fisherman waited all day. The opposite of patient is ___. calm / impatient / metal
  • The pond was solid by morning. The opposite of solid is ___. firm / liquid / noisy
  • The puppy learned to obey the whistle. The opposite of obey is ___. disobey / mind / tangle
  • The red team will attack the snow fort first. The opposite of attack is ___. defend / measure / strike
  • She wore a fancy hat to the parade. The opposite of fancy is ___. decorated / plain / sleepy
  • Snow fell on the northern hills. The opposite of northern is ___. minty / southern / upper
  • The steak was tough. The opposite of tough is ___. chewy / purple / tender
  • The tame goat ate from my hand. The opposite of tame is ___. gentle / square / wild
  • The team captain is an optimist. The opposite of optimist is ___. baker / hopeful person / pessimist
  • Tie the ribbon around the box. The opposite of tie is ___. knot / untie / whistle
  • The town has a public pool. The opposite of public is ___. chewy / open / private
  • The trail to the lake was easy. The opposite of easy is ___. difficult / effortless / windy
  • Use a ruler to make a straight edge. The opposite of straight is ___. crooked / direct / salty
  • The village enjoyed fifty years of peace. The opposite of peace is ___. calm / carrot / war
  • Will you accept the award for the team? The opposite of accept is ___. paint / refuse / take
  • The witness told the truth. The opposite of truth is ___. fact / falsehood / meadow
  • Write your question on the card. The opposite of question is ___. answer / query / ribbon

Synonyms or antonyms? 80

  • A big moose left large tracks in the mud. Big and large are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • A leaf will float on the pond, but a pebble will sink. Float and sink are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • A small bird sat on a little branch. Small and little are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Actors whisper backstage and shout on stage. Whisper and shout are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Apple starts with a vowel, and pear starts with a consonant. Vowel and consonant are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Ava was first in line, and I was last. First and last are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The baby slept in a crib made for an infant. Baby and infant are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The band played loudly, and the choir sang softly. Loudly and softly are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The bike shop is next to the toy store. Shop and store are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The brave diver made a courageous leap. Brave and courageous are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Campers pack their bags on Friday and unpack them on Sunday. Pack and unpack are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The cat left the sofa and jumped on the other couch. Sofa and couch are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The cat naps upstairs, and the dog waits downstairs. Upstairs and downstairs are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The cat stayed inside while the dog ran outside. Inside and outside are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Choose a partner, and then select a book. Choose and select are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Circle true or false for each clue. True and false are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Close the gate and shut the barn door. Close and shut are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Dad can fix the gate and repair the fence. Fix and repair are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Divers discover old coins and find anchors there. Discover and find are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Do not yell in the hall or shout on the stairs. Yell and shout are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The doctor trained with an older physician. Doctor and physician are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Enter by the front door and exit by the side door. Enter and exit are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Fill the pail at the pump, and empty it on the garden. Fill and empty are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The first call was fair, but the second seemed unfair. Fair and unfair are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The first launch was a failure, but the second was a success. Success and failure are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The first movie was long, but the second film was short. Movie and film are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The first plum was sour, but the second was sweet. Sour and sweet are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The first riddle was hard, and the last was just as difficult. Hard and difficult are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The frogs jump off the log and leap into the pond. Jump and leap are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Grandpa calls his car an automobile. Car and automobile are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The gym was noisy, but the library was quiet. Noisy and quiet are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The hands of a clock move clockwise, but this toy top spins counterclockwise. Clockwise and counterclockwise are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The hare ran quickly, and the snail moved slowly. Quickly and slowly are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • He skipped one stone and kept a smooth rock. Stone and rock are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • I am glad you came, and Gran is happy too. Glad and happy are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • I lock my bike at school and unlock it at three. Lock and unlock are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • I love peaches, but I hate peach fuzz. Love and hate are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • I rake leaves in autumn, and fall is my favorite season. Autumn and fall are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • I wrap the gifts, and my brother cannot wait to unwrap them. Wrap and unwrap are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • I wrapped one gift, and Dad wrapped the other present. Gift and present are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • I wrote an answer, and her reply came the next day. Answer and reply are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The inner door was locked, but the outer door was open. Inner and outer are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • It was the best game and the worst weather of the year. Best and worst are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The jar is almost empty, and the box is nearly gone. Almost and nearly are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The kite was cheap, but the string was expensive. Cheap and expensive are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The lake felt cool, and the sand felt warm. Cool and warm are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The majority chose pizza, and a minority chose soup. Majority and minority are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Maybe it will rain, and perhaps the game will move inside. Maybe and perhaps are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Mice is plural, and mouse is singular. Plural and singular are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The morning was pleasant, but the muddy walk home was unpleasant. Pleasant and unpleasant are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The movie will end soon, so finish your popcorn. End and finish are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • My puzzle is complete, but yours is incomplete. Complete and incomplete are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • One answer was correct, and the other was incorrect. Correct and incorrect are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • One error on the map led to a second mistake. Error and mistake are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • One pencil is sharp, and the other is dull. Sharp and dull are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The path left the woods and entered a darker forest. Woods and forest are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Please speak one at a time and talk quietly. Speak and talk are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The races begin at nine, so start stretching now. Begin and start are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Raise your hand to answer, and lower it when you are done. Raise and lower are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The red rug lies on top of the gray carpet. Rug and carpet are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The river is wide here and narrow near the mill. Wide and narrow are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The rolls are fresh, but the crackers are stale. Fresh and stale are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The rules allow pets and permit visitors. Allow and permit are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The school has an indoor gym and an outdoor track. Indoor and outdoor are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Seven is my lucky number, and Dad says thirteen is his unlucky one. Lucky and unlucky are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • She filled a pail, and I carried the bucket. Pail and bucket are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • She gave a quick wave and took a fast step back. Quick and fast are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • She read a story about a dragon and a tale about a fox. Story and tale are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Spelling is my strength, and tidiness is my weakness. Strength and weakness are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Stand in the center of the rug, right in the middle. Center and middle are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Take two steps forward and one step backward. Forward and backward are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Two students help the librarian and assist the readers. Help and assist are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • Use addition for the first problem and subtraction for the second. Addition and subtraction are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • We had to hurry to the bus and rush to our seats. Hurry and rush are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • We missed one taxi and waved at the next cab. Taxi and cab are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • We often walk to school and rarely take the bus. Often and rarely are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • We sat at our usual table and ordered an unusual soup. Usual and unusual are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • We sat in the rear of the bus, by the back window. Rear and back are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • The winner of the sack race high-fived the loser. Winner and loser are ___. antonyms, synonyms
  • You can buy a ticket here or purchase one on the train. Buy and purchase are ___. antonyms, synonyms

How this list was compiled: Written for this page. In the first set a sentence is followed by a line that asks for the opposite of one of its words, and one of three choices is its antonym; the other two are a word of similar meaning and a word that has nothing to do with it. In the second set a sentence uses two words, and the sheet asks whether they are synonyms or antonyms. Every antonym pair in the bank is recorded as a pair of antonyms in WordNet 3.1, the dictionary database of Princeton University (wordnet.princeton.edu), and every synonym pair shares a WordNet sense; both were read on 3 October 2026, and a pair found in neither way was left out. Relating words to their opposites (antonyms) and to words of similar meaning (synonyms) is L.4.5c in the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, published at thecorestandards.org, read the same day. No person, brand or character is named. Licence: own work

How it works

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another. Each item gives a sentence, asks for the opposite of one of its words and offers three choices. A second set asks: synonyms or antonyms?

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Find the antonym

After The hikers began to ascend the ridge, the sheet asks for the opposite of ascend, and the choices are descend, climb and whisper. Climb means almost the same, whisper has nothing to do with it, and descend is the opposite.

4th grade synonym and antonym worksheet

Under Set, pick Synonyms or antonyms? Each sentence uses two words, such as The river is wide here and narrow near the mill, and the child circles what the pair is. Half the pairs are synonyms, such as begin and start.

  • One wrong choice is a near synonym, so a mix-up of synonym and antonym shows at once.

Questions and answers

What is an antonym?

An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning of another word: ascend and descend, generous and stingy, fresh and stale. Some pairs are made with a prefix, such as visible and invisible.

What grade learns antonyms?

The Common Core names antonyms in grade 4: students relate words to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms), L.4.5c. Kindergarten starts with opposites of common verbs and adjectives (L.K.5b).

Can I use these as 2nd grade antonyms worksheets?

Pairs such as easy and difficult or safe and dangerous suit 2nd and 3rd grade, and harder ones such as inferior and horizontal suit 5th. For kindergarten, and as antonym worksheets for 1st grade, the opposites matching page has pairs such as hot and cold.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. The last page is the key, with the right choice circled under each sentence and written in where there is a blank. Uncheck Add an answer key as the last page under More options to print the sheet alone.

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