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Synonyms

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"Synonyms - Diversity & World Cultures" is written for 5th Grade (Ages 10-11), and it covers Common Core L.5.5.C. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on synonyms & antonyms, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and synonyms never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.

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Read each word and its clue. Write the synonym from the word bank that means almost the same thing. Free printable 5th grade writing worksheet from our Diversity & World Cultures pack. Part of our synonyms synonyms & antonyms collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.

How do I use this worksheet?

Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear synonyms in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently and self-check their own work against an answer key before you review it as a class, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These synonyms worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.

What students will practice

  • Students will identify and correctly use synonyms in sentences and short passages.
  • Students will distinguish synonyms from related language concepts and apply rules consistently.
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of synonyms through independent reading and close analysis, in both reading and their own writing.


Curriculum Links

Common Core State Standards

Grammar & Writing · 5th Grade

L.5.5.C
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FAQ

How do I use this synonyms worksheet?

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Introduce the skill with a brief whole-class activity, such as calling out examples and asking students to give a thumbs up when they hear synonyms in a sentence. Then let students work through it independently and self-check their own work against an answer key before you review it as a class, referring to a class anchor chart if one is available. When reviewing answers, ask students to explain why an answer is correct rather than just confirming it. These synonyms worksheets work well as a focused practice activity, a homework assignment, or a warm-up at the start of a language arts lesson.

What does this worksheet teach?

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These synonyms worksheets for 5th grade give students the targeted language arts practice they need to master this important grammar skill. Students identify, sort, complete, and write using synonyms through a variety of exercises designed to reinforce both recognition and application. Our synonyms antonyms worksheets connect grammar practice to reading and writing so students see how synonyms works in real language. Building a solid understanding of synonyms in 5th grade sets students up for stronger writing and clearer communication in every subject.

Can I use this synonyms worksheet for homeschool or classroom?

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Yes, both. We made it for 5th Grade synonyms & antonyms, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with synonyms. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

What is a synonym?

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A word that means nearly the same as another, like happy and glad. Synonyms usually take a bit more thought than antonyms, since "nearly the same" is a fuzzier idea than a clean opposite.

What does this worksheet ask my child to do?

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Synonyms - Diversity & World Cultures. Writing the answer is the hardest version, because nothing is provided to choose from. Your child has to retrieve the word from memory and spell it, so expect this one to take longer.

How do I build this vocabulary away from the page?

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Play with it in conversation. Say a word and ask for the opposite while walking or in the car. For synonyms, ask "what is another way to say tired?" Vocabulary grows through use far more than through worksheets, and the page works best as practice for something already being talked about.

How many 5th Grade synonyms worksheets are there?

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3 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are synonyms worksheets for?

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These are written for 5th Grade students, roughly ages 10-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Are these synonyms worksheets aligned to Common Core?

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Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.

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Worksheet Details

Grade5th Grade
SubjectGrammar & Writing
TopicSynonyms & Antonyms
StandardL.5.5.C
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

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