Synonyms Worksheets for Better English Skills

Last updated on May 14, 2025 by Alma Webster

Learning synonyms helps students grow their vocabulary and write more creatively. Our synonyms worksheets make this fun and easy with matching games, fill-in-the-blanks, and sentence practice. 

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Matching Synonyms Worksheet

Draw a line to match each word to its synonyms.

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Fill in the Blank Synonyms Worksheet

  1. Write at least one synonym fo each word below. 

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2. Fill in the blank with a word from the word bank that means the same (synonym) as the bold word in the sentence. 

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3. Look at the word in each box. Find and write 4 synonyms from the word bank above that have the same or similar meaning. 

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3. Fill in the blanks with synonyms given inside the box

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4. Synonyms are words that have similar meaning to other words. Choose six of your spell words and write synonyms for them. 

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Circle the Correct Synonyms Worksheet

  1. Read each sentence, then circle the word beneath that is most similar to the underlined word or words. 

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2. Read the words in each row. Circle the one that does NOT have a synonym match in the group. 

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3. Read each word and mark which one of the options is its synonym.

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4. Identify the correct synonym for each underlined word. 

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5. Color the matching synonym of the words inside the box. 

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Synonyms Word Search Worksheet

Find and circle all the synonyms in the puzzle. Then, draw lines to match pairs of synonyms in the word bank.

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Answer key:

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More About Synonyms

What are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words that have the same or very similar meanings. They help make our speaking and writing more interesting and colorful. Instead of repeating the same word over and over, we can use a synonym to sound more natural and fluent.

For example, instead of always saying “happy,” we can also say “joyful” or “cheerful.” Learning synonyms helps students expand their vocabulary, express themselves clearly, and improve their reading and writing skills.

Common Examples of Synonyms

Here are some easy and common examples of synonyms that students often learn first:

  • Happy – glad, joyful, cheerful

  • Big – large, huge, giant

  • Small – tiny, little, petite

  • Fast – quick, speedy, swift

  • Pretty – beautiful, lovely, attractive

  • Easy – simple, effortless, smooth

By learning groups of similar words, students can add variety and precision to their language.

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How to Teach Synonyms Effectively

Teaching synonyms can be fun and engaging with the right activities! Here are some effective tips:

  • 🔹 Use Matching Games: Match words with their synonyms.

  • 🔹 Fill-in-the-Blank Activities: Replace bold words with a synonym.

  • 🔹 Visual Learning: Show pictures that represent similar meanings.

  • 🔹 Story Writing: Encourage students to use synonyms to make stories more colorful.

  • 🔹 Word of the Day: Introduce a new word and its synonyms daily.

Using a mix of speaking, writing, and games will help students understand and remember synonyms easily.

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