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Oxymoron Worksheets

Our oxymoron worksheets challenge students to identify contradictory phrases in sentences. The exercises guide them through clever word pairings to craft and use oxymorons. Explore some of our free worksheets now!

Combining Words to Make Oxymorons

Create oxymorons by effectively pairing words with contrasting attributes from two distinct columns in these worksheets.

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Creating Oxymorons

Complete each oxymoron by selecting an apt contradictory word from the box.

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Oxymoron | Chart

This printable chart defines an oxymoron and provides a collection of six oxymorons.

Identifying Oxymorons in Sentences

Read ten sentences in each oxymoron worksheet. Spot and underline the contradictory words in each of these.

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Matching Oxymorons to Their Meanings

Connect the oxymorons to their precise and correct definitions and enhance comprehension.

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Writing Sentences with Oxymorons

Demonstrate creative writing skills by crafting meaningful sentences using the oxymorons in these PDF worksheets.

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Completing Sentences with Oxymorons

Choose a correct contradictory phrase from the box to complete each sentence.

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Underlining and Explaining Oxymorons

Identify and underline the oxymoron in each sentence, and explain why it functions as one in these oxymoron worksheets.

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