Synonyms & Antonyms Quiz
Synonyms are words with similar meanings and antonyms are opposites. The quiz helps you recognise pairs quickly, which is useful in exams and for writing with more variety.
What this quiz covers
- Synonyms of common words
- Antonyms and opposites
- Shades of meaning
- Choosing the best word
Study tip: Remember that synonyms are rarely identical; notice how tone changes when you swap one word for another.
Questions, answers and explanations
1. Choose the synonym of 'Happy'.
- Sad
- Joyful
- Angry
- Weak
Answer: Joyful
'Joyful' has the same meaning as 'Happy'.
2. Choose the antonym of 'Hot'.
- Warm
- Cold
- Heat
- Boiling
Answer: Cold
'Cold' is the opposite (antonym) of 'Hot'.
3. Choose the synonym of 'Begin'.
- Stop
- Finish
- Start
- Close
Answer: Start
'Start' is the synonym of 'Begin'.
4. Choose the antonym of 'Rich'.
- Wealthy
- Poor
- Luxury
- Strong
Answer: Poor
'Poor' is the opposite of 'Rich'.
5. Choose the synonym of 'Smart'.
- Intelligent
- Lazy
- Weak
- Slow
Answer: Intelligent
'Intelligent' means the same as 'Smart'.
6. Choose the antonym of 'Fast'.
- Quick
- Rapid
- Slow
- Swift
Answer: Slow
'Slow' is the opposite (antonym) of 'Fast'.
7. Choose the synonym of 'Beautiful'.
- Ugly
- Pretty
- Dirty
- Weak
Answer: Pretty
'Pretty' has the same meaning as 'Beautiful'.
8. Choose the antonym of 'Easy'.
- Simple
- Hard
- Smooth
- Light
Answer: Hard
'Hard' is the opposite of 'Easy'.
9. Choose the synonym of 'Brave'.
- Fearless
- Coward
- Weak
- Lazy
Answer: Fearless
'Fearless' is the synonym of 'Brave'.
10. Choose the antonym of 'Young'.
- Small
- Old
- Tiny
- Fresh
Answer: Old
'Old' is the opposite of 'Young'.
11. Choose the synonym of 'Small'.
- Tiny
- Huge
- Wide
- Tall
Answer: Tiny
'Tiny' is the synonym of 'Small'.
12. Choose the antonym of 'Strong'.
- Powerful
- Weak
- Healthy
- Brave
Answer: Weak
'Weak' is the opposite (antonym) of 'Strong'.
13. Choose the synonym of 'Angry'.
- Happy
- Furious
- Calm
- Kind
Answer: Furious
'Furious' has the same meaning as 'Angry'.
14. Choose the antonym of 'Early'.
- Soon
- Late
- Quick
- Fast
Answer: Late
'Late' is the opposite of 'Early'.
15. Choose the synonym of 'Honest'.
- Truthful
- Dishonest
- Lazy
- Proud
Answer: Truthful
'Truthful' is the synonym of 'Honest'.
16. Choose the antonym of 'Clean'.
- Neat
- Dirty
- Fresh
- Pure
Answer: Dirty
'Dirty' is the opposite (antonym) of 'Clean'.
17. Choose the synonym of 'Dangerous'.
- Safe
- Risky
- Calm
- Friendly
Answer: Risky
'Risky' has the same meaning as 'Dangerous'.
18. Choose the antonym of 'Open'.
- Wide
- Close
- Public
- Outside
Answer: Close
'Close' (Closed) is the opposite of 'Open'.
19. Choose the synonym of 'Silent'.
- Quiet
- Noisy
- Loud
- Busy
Answer: Quiet
'Quiet' is the synonym of 'Silent'.
20. Choose the antonym of 'Victory'.
- Success
- Defeat
- Achievement
- Prize
Answer: Defeat
'Defeat' is the opposite of 'Victory'.