Grades 2-­3

32 multiple choice cards

9 Foundation for Common Core Standard L.5 9 Great for test prep and Literacy Centers. 9 Recording sheet and answer key included

Antonyms Used in this Set

Use these 32 multiple choice task cards to reinforce antonyms. A student answer sheet for students to record their answers is included along with an answer key for self-­ checking. There is also a Challenge Card that can be used in conjunction with any other card to extend the activity. These task cards are perfect for test prep and will work well at literacy centers, stations, for partner work, or with the whole class using a game like Scoot. These cards will look best in color, but will also print out fine in grayscale. Simply print and cut along the guidelines. Laminate and use them again and again. Alternatively, you could print on cardstock. It works well to keep them in a baggie. Another option is to hole-­punch a corner of each card and put them all on a ring. Foundational for Common Core Standard L.5 for grades 2 and 3: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Synonym task card sets are also available in the task card section of my TeachersPayTeachers store: http://bit.ly/sZYtu1 This resource was created by Rachel Lynette copyright 2012. It may be printed and photocopied by the original purchaser for single classroom and personal use only and may not be put on the internet, sold, or distributed in any form. Thank you for respecting the copyright.

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last smiled quiet asleep sharp weak push wise finished raised thick easy long sour summer heavy guest uncle smooth dirty floor always tallest under lost laugh evening polite tight new slowly Shallow

first frowned loud awake dull strong pull foolish started lowered thin hard short sweet winter light host aunt rough clean ceiling never shortest over found cry morning rude loose old quickly deep

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

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Andy was last in line to buy hot lunch.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

Cara smiled at the little boy.

a. standing

b. waiting

a. frowned

b. yelled

c. first

d. second

c. grinned

d. looked

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

3

Everyone had to be quiet during the test.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

4

Dad was asleep on the couch.

a. working

b. loud

a. eating

b. sitting

c. silent

d. excited

c. awake

d. napping

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Select the antonym for the underlined word.

5

You should always write with a sharp pencil.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

Mary felt weak while she was sick.

a. yellow

b. new

a. tired

b. healthy

c. pointy

d. dull

c. strong

d. sad

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

7

You must push the door to open it.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

8

My grandpa is a very wise man.

a. unlock

b. pull

a. foolish

b. smart

c. kick

d. tap

c. old

d. kind

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Select the antonym for the underlined word.

Katie finished her homework before dinner.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

10

Amber knew the answer, so she raised her hand.

a. did

b. borrowed

a. waved

b. lowered

c. folded

d. started

c. washed

d. bit

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

11

Dad put a thick layer of frosting on each cupcake.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

Mara thought the math test was easy.

a. chocolate

b. yummy

a. fun

b. hard

c. thin

d. sticky

c. long

d. simple

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13

Susie made a long line of blocks across the floor. a. straight

b. thin

c. crooked

d. short

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

14

That orange tasted sour!

15

We go swimming at the lake every summer. a. winter

b. year

c. autumn

d. January

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a. great

b. funny

c. sweet

d. salty

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

16

My backpack is too heavy! a. big

b. small

c. dirty

d. light

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Select the antonym for the underlined word.

17

I was a guest at Amelia's birthday party.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

My uncle took me fishing last weekend.

a. helper

b. host

a. dad

b. cousin

c. pest

d. visitor

c. sister

d. aunt

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

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Sasha sanded the wood until it was smooth.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

Jason's hands were very dirty.

a. rough

b. white

a. big

b. wet

c. soft

d. shiny

c. clean

d. sticky

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The children sat quietly on the floor.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

I always eat a snack after school.

a. couch

b. ceiling

a. sometimes

b. never

c. horse

d. bench

c. might

d. often

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

23

Lance is the tallest child in his class.

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Select the antonym for the underlined word.

24

Sammy rolled the ball under 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 for the underlined word.

25

Cassie lost her keys three times this week.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

The clown made all of the children laugh.

a. needed

b. ate

a. cry

b. work

c. hid

d. found

c. juggle

d. giggle

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

27

We play board games every evening after dinner.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

28

Eddie was a polite young man.

a. day

b. morning

a. handsome

b. fine

c. afternoon

d. week

c. rude

d. brave

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Select the antonym for the underlined word.

29

Ben's shoes were too tight. a. small

b. shiny

c. dirty

d. loose

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

31

We walked to school slowly today.

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

Kim wore her new shirt to school today. a. old

b. best

c. only

d. favorite

Select the antonym for the underlined word.

32

Jess stamped his foot in the shallow puddle.

a. happily

b. early

a. big

b. muddy

c. backwards

d. quickly

c. deep

d. cold

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Check your work!

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Challenge Card Use the underlined word in a new sentence.

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