Synonyms and antonyms are another important aspect of word building that you can easily include in your lessons at any level. Even beginners learn antonyms when they study adjectives like tall, short, big, and small at which point they will also probably learn that small and little are similar. There are 97 worksheets available in this section now with more being added all the time by busy teachers like you. Here is an example. This is a challenging word game created for intermediate students that encourages them to work in groups, have fun, and use synonyms. The directions are included on the last page of the document and, if there are particular words that you would like students to practice, it couldn't be simpler to edit the cards. This popular worksheet is one of many so if it is not appropriate for your students, consider one of the other worksheets instead. Remember that all our worksheets are free so you should visit again the next time you need a worksheet.
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The initial part of this resource involves the teacher cutting up a list of 10 or so opposite adjectives for the learners to then match up. After they have put them together go through pronunciati ...
A list of 47 character qualities which can come in handy while discussing a (business) personality. You can shuffle them in any way you like and teach 1) new vocabulary 2) wordbuilding 3) opposite ...
This is a theory worksheet to help your learners understand the difference between such synonyms as SAY-TELL-SPEAK-TALK. This can be used for Russian students and I hope will be very useful. The w ...
This worksheet is useful for children. It can be used alongside a story illustrating the character's personalities. It is divided into two activities. In the first one students have to match one a ...
This worksheet can be used at the lessons of practical grammar. It helps to teach the students to correctly build the antonyms and synonyms from different parts of speech. Then there is a table w ...
These tasks are based on the story "The Luncheon" by S. Maugham. They include the following: true/false statements, synonyms, antonyms, paraphrasing. Suitable for elementary and pre-intermediate s ...
This is a full lesson plan based on the grared reader about a boy who didn't know fear. The lesson plan that was kindly provided by Evan-Moor Corp contains an activity (crossword) on action verbs, ...
The test is divided into six exercises that deal with the business English vocabulary. There are matching and multiple choice exercises. Furthermore, the students will need to read the definitions ...
It´s a song that can be used with Pre- or Intermediate students.
Listen to the song. Fill in the gaps with the missing verbs from the lyrics.
Working with verbs by writing sentences. Find ...
This worksheet is for those who learn synonyms and antonyms. The examples are very easy, to fit elementary students. May be used as homework or as some kind of a test.
This worksheet has 2 pages and 6 exercises. The exercises are on matching, numbering the lines, filling the empty spaces.
They are about Past Simple - regular / irregular verbs. Also about aspect ...
How many verb do you know that have the same (or nearly the same) meaning as 'to say'?
This worksheet contains 81 (!) of such verbs - each on a separate card. It's up to you how you are going to ...
This game is perfect for revision of vocabulary, or it can be used as a gap-fill, or even as a fun way to spend a lesson. You don`t need any equipment beyond what you (presumably) already have ...