A Word That Means the Same is a free printable Grade 5 English worksheet on choosing the synonym a thesaurus would offer, aligned to Common Core standard L.5.5. 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 students 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.
1.Which word means nearly the same as "subsequent"?
A.later
B.confirm
C.avoidable
2.Which word means nearly the same as "concise"?
A.skim
B.brief
C.improve
3.Which word means nearly the same as "deteriorate"?
A.worsen
B.previous
C.certainty
4.Which word means nearly the same as "scrutinize"?
A.overlook
B.inspect
C.obscure
5.Which word means nearly the same as "compile"?
A.current
B.assemble
C.certainty
6.Which word means nearly the same as "prominent"?
A.certainty
B.conspicuous
C.improve
7.Which word means nearly the same as "adverse"?
A.one-sided
B.current
C.unfavorable
8.Which word means nearly the same as "credible"?
A.trustworthy
B.abandon
C.explicit
LessonPrint · L.5.5 · Set 1 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — A Word That Means the Same
Set 1. Prints on its own sheet.
1.later
2.brief
3.worsen
4.inspect
5.assemble
6.conspicuous
7.unfavorable
8.trustworthy
Questions about A Word That Means the Same
What does the A Word That Means the Same worksheet cover?
It practices choosing the synonym a thesaurus would offer — 8 questions for Grade 5, all on Common Core L.5.5: Interpret figurative language, idioms, proverbs and shades of meaning. The instruction to students is “Circle the right answer”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.
Which Common Core standard does A Word That Means the Same practice?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.5 — L.5.5, under Language for Grade 5. The published standard reads: “Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, 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?
A Word That Means the Same is written for Grade 5, typically ages 10-11. It is one of the sheets on L.5.5, so it suits any student working at that standard — including older students revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.
Does A Word That Means the Same 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 A Word That Means the Same can I print?
25 — one per student, 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 A Word That Means the Same free to print and photocopy?
Yes. A Word That Means the Same, 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.5.5
Interpret figurative language, idioms, proverbs and shades of meaning.