Nearly the Same, or Opposite is a free printable Grade 1 English worksheet on telling apart words with close and opposite meanings, aligned to Common Core standard L.1.5. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 1 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
2.Which word means nearly the same as "exhausted"?
A.minute
B.worn out
C.calm
3.Which word means nearly the same as "ancient"?
A.aged
B.soggy
C.hurry
4.Which word means nearly the same as "faint"?
A.dry
B.slight
C.hurry
5.Which word means nearly the same as "enormous"?
A.gigantic
B.flimsy
C.scatter
6.Which word means nearly the same as "silent"?
A.dry
B.quiet
C.scatter
7.Which word means nearly the same as "shabby"?
A.worn
B.calm
C.tiny
8.Which word means nearly the same as "delighted"?
A.thrilled
B.wobbly
C.shout
LessonPrint · L.1.5 · Set 1 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Nearly the Same, or Opposite
Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.
1.save
2.worn out
3.aged
4.slight
5.gigantic
6.quiet
7.worn
8.thrilled
Questions about Nearly the Same, or Opposite
What does the Nearly the Same, or Opposite worksheet cover?
It practises telling apart words with close and opposite meanings — 8 questions for Grade 1, all on Common Core L.1.5: Sort words into categories and tell apart words with close meanings. The instruction to pupils is “Tick the right answer”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.
Which Common Core standard does Nearly the Same, or Opposite practise?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.5 — L.1.5, in the Language domain for Grade 1. The published standard reads: “With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.” The worksheet assesses that standard rather than a paraphrase of it.
What age or grade is this worksheet for?
Nearly the Same, or Opposite is written for Grade 1, typically ages 6-7. It is one of the sheets on L.1.5, so it suits any pupil working at that standard — including older pupils revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.
Does Nearly the Same, or Opposite come with an answer key?
Yes. All 8 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.
How many different versions of Nearly the Same, or Opposite can I print?
25 — one per pupil, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.
Is Nearly the Same, or Opposite free to print and photocopy?
Yes. Nearly the Same, or Opposite, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.
More practice for L.1.5
Sort words into categories and tell apart words with close meanings.