Choose the antonym

Key Notes :

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Think of it like this: if one word means hot, its antonym might be cold. Knowing antonyms helps us understand words better and use them in different ways.

Examples of Antonyms

Word Up Happy Fast Big Good

Antonym Down Sad Slow Small Bad

Let’s Practice!

Choose the antonym for each word below. Circle your answer.

1. Light: (a) dark (b) bright (c) lamp
2. Quiet: (a) still (b) noisy (c) peaceful
3. Start: (a) begin (b) finish (c) middle
4. Above: (a) below (b) sky (c) over
5. Easy: (a) simple (b) hard (c) quick

More Practice

Write the antonym for each word:

1. Hot: ______________
2. Day: ______________
3. Tall: ______________
4. In: ______________
5. Wet: ______________

Why Learn Antonyms?

Learning antonyms helps you:

• Expand your vocabulary: You learn two words at once!
• Understand reading better: Knowing antonyms can help you figure out what a sentence or story means.
• Write more clearly: You can use antonyms to create contrast and make your writing more interesting.
• Improve your test scores: Many tests will quiz you on your vocabulary!

Answers

Practice 1:

1. a
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. b

Practice 2:

1. Cold
2. Night
3. Short
4. Out
5. Dry

Next Steps

Keep practicing! Try to find antonyms for new words you learn every day. You can also play antonym games online or with your friends and family to make learning fun!

Let’s practice!