Match Each Word with the Correct Clue

Have you already done some synonym or antonym practice, word detective?

Synonyms are words that mean the same or have a very similar meaning to other words.  Does that sound familiar?

They are words like funny and amusing, or cross and angry.

 

 

What about an antonym? Antonyms are two words that are opposite in meaning.

These could be words like hot and cold, or tall and short.

          

 

We have an extra step in our challenge today, as not only will you be spotting synonyms and antonyms, you will also be looking out for rhyming words.

Let's try one together so you get the idea.

 

Here are two clues to a word.

The word is similar in meaning to present.

The word rhymes with shift.

 

           

 

Which word could it be?

Here   Wrapped   Gift   Lift

 

The answer is gift because a gift is another word for a present and it rhymes with shift.

 

Let's try another.

Here are two clues to a word:

The word is opposite in meaning to open.

The word rhymes with toes.

 

 

Which word could it be?

Shut   Close   Leave   Foot

 

 

Can you spot the correct word?

There it is! The answer is close because it is an antonym for open and it rhymes with toes.

 

It's nearly time for you to get started now, word detective.

Pssst!!             Top tip: A thesaurus is a great resource to use to look up synonyms for words. Then you can match up the ones that rhyme.

 

 

Good luck, word detective and don't forget to make sure your answer fits with both clues each time!