Nearly the Same is a free printable Kindergarten English worksheet on choosing a word that means nearly the same, aligned to Common Core standard L.K.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.

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Nearly the Same

L.K.5

NameDate

Tick the right answer.

1.Which word means nearly the same as "steep"?

A.sharp
B.afraid
C.silence

2.Which word means nearly the same as "buzz"?

A.sad
B.full
C.hum

3.Which word means nearly the same as "shiny"?

A.tiny
B.glossy
C.whisper

4.Which word means nearly the same as "tiny"?

A.small
B.messy
C.rough

5.Which word means nearly the same as "shout"?

A.dry
B.yell
C.tiny

6.Which word means nearly the same as "sticky"?

A.rough
B.gluey
C.sweet

7.Which word means nearly the same as "empty"?

A.whisper
B.bare
C.messy

8.Which word means nearly the same as "peek"?

A.afraid
B.glance
C.silence

LessonPrint · L.K.5 · Set 15 · free to copy for classroom use

Answer key — Nearly the Same

Set 15. Prints on its own sheet.

1.sharp
2.hum
3.glossy
4.small
5.yell
6.gluey
7.bare
8.glance

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to L.K.5 of the Common Core State Standards for English language arts.