Grades 2-3
32 multiple choice cards
Foundation for Common Core Standard L.5
Great for test prep and Literacy Centers.
Recording sheet and answer key included
Antonyms Used in this Set
Use these 32 multiple choice task cards to reinforce 1. last first
antonyms. A student answer sheet for students to record their 2. smiled frowned
answers is included along with an answer key for self- 3. quiet loud
checking. There is also a Challenge Card that can be used in 4. asleep awake
conjunction with any other card to extend the activity. These 5. sharp dull
6. weak strong
task cards are perfect for test prep and will work well at
7. push pull
literacy centers, stations, for partner work, or with the whole 8. wise foolish
class using a game like Scoot. 9. finished started
10. raised lowered
These cards will look best in color, but will also print out fine
11. thick thin
in grayscale. Simply print and cut along the guidelines. 12. easy hard
Laminate and use them again and again. Alternatively, you 13. long short
could print on cardstock. It works well to keep them in a 14. sour sweet
baggie. Another option is to hole-punch a corner of each card 15. summer winter
and put them all on a ring. 16. heavy light
17. guest host
Foundational for Common Core Standard L.5 for grades 2 and 18. uncle aunt
3: 19. smooth rough
20. dirty clean
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word 21. floor ceiling
relationships, and nuances in word meanings. 22. always never
23. tallest shortest
24. under over
Synonym task card sets are also available in the task card 25. lost found
section of my TeachersPayTeachers store: 26. laugh cry
[Link] 27. evening morning
28. polite rude
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette copyright 2012. It may be printed
29. tight loose
and photocopied by the original purchaser for single classroom and personal 30. new old
use only and may not be put on the internet, sold, or distributed in any form. 31. slowly quickly
Thank you for respecting the copyright. 32. Shallow deep
Select the antonym 1 Select the antonym 2
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Andy was last in line to buy Cara smiled at the little boy.
hot lunch.
a. standing b. waiting a. frowned b. yelled
c. first d. second c. grinned d. looked
Select the antonym 3 Select the antonym 4
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Everyone had to be quiet Dad was asleep on the
during the test. couch.
a. working b. loud a. eating b. sitting
c. silent d. excited c. awake d. napping
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Select the antonym 5 Select the antonym 6
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
You should always write with Mary felt weak while she was
a sharp pencil. sick.
a. yellow b. new a. tired b. healthy
c. pointy d. dull c. strong d. sad
Select the antonym 7 Select the antonym 8
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
You must push the door to My grandpa is a very wise
open it. man.
a. unlock b. pull a. foolish b. smart
c. kick d. tap c. old d. kind
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Select the antonym 9 Select the antonym 10
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Katie finished her homework Amber knew the answer, so
before dinner. she raised her hand.
a. did b. borrowed a. waved b. lowered
c. folded d. started c. washed d. bit
Select the antonym 11 Select the antonym 12
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Dad put a thick layer of Mara thought the math test
frosting on each cupcake. was easy.
a. chocolate b. yummy a. fun b. hard
c. thin d. sticky c. long d. simple
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Select the antonym 13 Select the antonym 14
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Susie made a long line of That orange tasted sour!
blocks across the floor.
a. great b. funny
a. straight b. thin
c. sweet d. salty
c. crooked d. short
Select the antonym 15 Select the antonym 16
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
We go swimming at the lake My backpack is too heavy!
every summer.
a. big b. small
a. winter b. year
c. dirty d. light
c. autumn d. January
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Select the antonym 17 Select the antonym 18
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
I was a guest at Amelia's My uncle took me fishing last
birthday party. weekend.
a. helper b. host a. dad b. cousin
c. pest d. visitor c. sister d. aunt
Select the antonym 19 Select the antonym 20
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Sasha sanded the wood until Jason's hands were very
it was smooth. dirty.
a. rough b. white a. big b. wet
c. soft d. shiny c. clean d. sticky
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Select the antonym 21 Select the antonym 22
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
The children sat quietly on I always eat a snack after
the floor. school.
a. couch b. ceiling a. sometimes b. never
c. horse d. bench c. might d. often
Select the antonym 23 Select the antonym 24
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Lance is the tallest child in Sammy rolled the ball under
his class. the table.
a. nicest b. biggest a. over b. beneath
c. smartest d. shortest c. around d. through
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Select the antonym 25 Select the antonym 26
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Cassie lost her keys three The clown made all of the
times this week. children laugh.
a. needed b. ate a. cry b. work
c. hid d. found c. juggle d. giggle
Select the antonym 27 Select the antonym 28
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
We play board games every Eddie was a polite young
evening after dinner. man.
a. day b. morning a. handsome b. fine
c. afternoon d. week c. rude d. brave
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Select the antonym 29 Select the antonym 30
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
Ben's shoes were too tight. Kim wore her new shirt to
school today.
a. small b. shiny
a. old b. best
c. dirty d. loose
c. only d. favorite
Select the antonym 31 Select the antonym 32
for the underlined word. for the underlined word.
We walked to school slowly Jess stamped his foot in the
today. shallow puddle.
a. happily b. early a. big b. muddy
c. backwards d. quickly c. deep d. cold
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Name ____________________________________ Name ____________________________________
1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8. 5. 6. 7. 8.
9. 10. 11. 12. 9. 10. 11. 12.
13. 14. 15. 16. 13. 14. 15. 16.
17. 18. 19. 20. 17. 18. 19. 20.
21. 22. 23. 24. 21. 22. 23. 24.
25. 26. 27. 28. 25. 26. 27. 28.
29. 30. 31. 32. 29. 30. 31. 32.
Check your work!
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. c
5. d 6. c 7. b 8. a
9. d 10. b 11. c 12. b
13. d 14. c 15. a 16. d Challenge Card
17. b 18. d 19. a 20. c Use the underlined word
21. b 22. b 23. d 24. a in a new sentence.
25. d 26. a 27. b 28. c
29. d 30. a 31. d 32. c
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