Synonym or Antonym? Color the Word Pairs

About this worksheet

Twelve word-pair cards to color: yellow for synonyms (smart and clever, grin and smile, present and gift) and blue for antonyms (above and below, save and spend, arrive and leave). Six of each, mixed up. The key shows every card in its color. It fits second grade grammar, ages 7 to 8, with the rule printed at the top when there is one to remember.

On this sheet

blue if they are antonyms. synonyms antonyms easy - simple rich - poor win - lose above - below smart - clever present - gift hard - soft arrive - leave mad - angry cold - chilly save - spend grin - smile...

Tips for using it

• Do one grammar sheet at a time and read the instructions aloud together; the rule usually fits in one sentence.
• Ask children to say each sentence out loud before they write: most grammar mistakes sound wrong when spoken.
• Use the answer key to let older kids check their own work with a colored pencil.
• Mix one picture sheet with one writing sheet per week so grammar does not feel like a test.

Printing tips

Download the PDF and print at 100% (or “fit to page” on A4). Page 1 is the worksheet and page 2 is the answer key with the answers in red; print just page 1 if you want to keep the answers for checking. Free for personal, family and classroom use.