Year 3 English — Words that mean the same

Match a word to another word with a similar meaning.

Name: ________________________

1.Which word means the same as 'begin'?
- a) end
- b) wait
- c) start
- d) stop
2.Which word means the same as 'beautiful'?
- a) plain
- b) lovely
- c) dull
- d) ugly
3.Pair up the words that mean the same.
- small
- shout
- scared
- clever
- yell
- tiny
- smart
- afraid
4.Pair up the words that mean the same.
- jump
- look
- silent
- neat
- tidy
- leap
- quiet
- gaze
5.Which word means the same as 'tired'?
- a) angry
- b) hungry
- c) sleepy
- d) clever
6.Pair up the words that mean the same.
- big
- happy
- fast
- cold
- quick
- chilly
- large
- glad
7.Which word means the same as 'difficult'?
- a) easy
- b) hard
- c) simple
- d) light
8.Which word means the same as 'brave'?
- a) weak
- b) timid
- c) bold
- d) fearful

Answer key — Year 3 English — Words that mean the same