Class 3 English Worksheet on Synonyms and Antonyms
Class 3 English Worksheet on Synonyms and Antonyms
Word Power: Grammar Worksheet “Synonyms and Antonyms” for Class 3
This Grade 3 grammar worksheet helps learners strengthen their vocabulary by exploring **synonyms (words with similar meanings)** and **antonyms (words with opposite meanings)**. Through matching, sorting, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple-choice, and sentence-rewriting exercises, children learn to express ideas more clearly and creatively while building word awareness.
Why Synonyms and Antonyms Matter in Grammar?
Learning synonyms and antonyms helps children:
1. Use richer vocabulary and avoid repetition in writing.
2. Understand word relationships and shades of meaning.
3. Improve comprehension and descriptive writing.
4. Build critical thinking through comparison and contrast.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
This worksheet includes five interactive exercises to make learning enjoyable:
🧠 **Exercise 1 – Match the Following**
Students match words with their correct synonyms such as *brave–courageous, tired–exhausted, calm–peaceful,* and *pretty–beautiful.*
✏️ **Exercise 2 – Sort the Words**
Learners separate pairs into *synonyms* (e.g., *strong/sturdy, calm/peaceful*) and *antonyms* (e.g., *day/night, full/empty, happy/sad*).
📋 **Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks**
Students complete sentences using correct antonyms:
Example: “The class was very noisy, but the library is *quiet*.”
📝 **Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions**
Children select correct synonyms for highlighted words:
Example: “The soldier was very *brave*.” → (a) shy (b) afraid (c) *courageous* (d) weak
✍️ **Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting**
Students rewrite sentences using the correct antonyms. Example:
“The door is *open* in the morning.” → “The door is *closed* in the morning.”
✅ **Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)**
**Exercise 1 – Match the Following:**
brave–courageous, tired–exhausted, smart–intelligent, rich–wealthy, funny–humorous, angry–furious, calm–peaceful, pretty–beautiful, strong–sturdy, quick–rapid
**Exercise 2 – Sort the Words:**
*Synonyms:* calm/peaceful, pretty/beautiful, brave/courageous, strong/sturdy, smart/intelligent, angry/furious, tired/exhausted, rich/wealthy
*Antonyms:* happy/sad, high/low, fast/slow, day/night, tall/short, full/empty, light/heavy, rich/poor
**Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks:**
1. poor 2. quiet 3. late 4. empty 5. sad 6. short 7. old 8. light 9. narrow 10. dark
**Exercise 4 – Choose the Correct Synonym:**
1. c) courageous 2. a) intelligent 3. d) exhausted 4. a) wealthy 5. c) furious 6. b) humorous 7. d) peaceful 8. a) sturdy 9. b) beautiful 10. d) rapid
**Exercise 5 – Rewrite with Correct Antonyms:**
1. The door is *closed* in the morning.
2. The player is *weak* in the race.
3. The classroom is *dirty* after study.
4. The soup is *hot* in winter.
5. The baby is *quiet* at night.
6. The bag is *heavy* to carry.
7. The hill is *high* near the river.
8. The jar is *empty* of sweets.
9. The show was *boring* for us.
10. The sky is *dark* during the day.
Help your child expand vocabulary and confidence with this fun Class 3 worksheet on synonyms and antonyms — ideal for building stronger grammar skills!
Frequently Asked Questions
Synonyms are words with similar meanings, antonyms have opposite meanings.
They expand vocabulary and improve word choice in speaking and writing.
By showing word pairs in simple sentences to compare meanings directly.
