Antonyms and Synonyms
Tic-Tac-Toe
Purpose: Students will be able to identify antonyms and synonyms while
learning the meaning of new words.
Standards: The student will be able to:
 identify and use antonyms and synonyms
 use context to determine the relevant meaning of unfamiliar words
Materials: Student activity page for each student
Procedures: Students will try to determine the meaning of the word in the
box above the tic-tac-toe grids. If the word is too difficult, they will find
words inside the grids they know and see if they can make a tic-tac-toe with
the known words. If so, they will circle words that are synonyms of the word
in the box and place an X on any words that are antonyms. Only synonyms
make tic-tac-toe patterns therefore the words that make a tic-tac-toe pattern
are synonyms to the word above and the words with an X are antonyms.
Answer key is attached.
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Antonyms and Synonyms
Tic-Tac-Toe
Circle all the words inside the tic-tac-toe board that means the same or almost the same as the word in the box
above. Place an X over any word that means the opposite of the word in each box. Try to make a tic-tac-toe
with synonyms. The line can go across, down or diagonal. If you do not know the meaning of the word in the
box, playing this game can help you learn new meanings. The first one is done for you.
miserable
jovial
jolly
woeful
expeditious
low
dejected merry
dismal cheerful depressed
hasty
slow
gradual
quick
brisk
express
sluggish rapid
tranquil
amorous
loving
cold
unhurried
aloof
angry furious
calm
devoted unkind
warm
quiet
peaceful
adoring
distant
irate
fond
young
aged
childish mature juvenile
youthful
dated
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relaxed composed
intact
elderly
old
livid
senior
complete
ruined
damaged whole
wrecked
broken
faulty cracked together
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Antonyms and Synonyms
Tic-Tac-Toe
Answer Key:
expeditious
miserable
jovial
jolly
woeful
low
dejected merry
dismal cheerful depressed
hasty
slow
gradual
quick
brisk
express
sluggish rapid
tranquil
amorous
loving
cold
unhurried
aloof
angry furious
calm
devoted unkind
warm
quiet
peaceful
adoring
distant
irate
fond
young
aged
childish mature juvenile
youthful
dated
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relaxed composed
intact
elderly
old
livid
senior
complete
ruined
damaged whole
wrecked
broken
faulty cracked together
© 2011,
Dazzle on a Dime, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED