Which sentence uses an antonym?

Key Notes :

Understanding Antonyms:

• Definition: An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
• Examples: “Hot” is an antonym of “cold,” “happy” is an antonym of “sad.”

Identifying Antonyms in Sentences:

• Context Clues: Look for words in the sentence that imply opposition or contrast. Words like “but,” “however,” or “instead” can signal the presence of an antonym.
• Practice: Read sentences and identify words that are opposites. For example, “The night was cold, but the day was warm.” Here, “cold” and “warm” are antonyms.

Common Antonym Pairs:

• Light/Dark
• Up/Down
• Fast/Slow
• Strong/Weak

Types of Sentences:

• Direct Antonym Sentences: These sentences directly compare two things using antonyms, e.g., “The dog was big, but the cat was small.”
• Comparative Sentences: These often use antonyms to compare qualities, e.g., “She is taller than her shorter friend.”

Clues in Sentences:

• Words like “but,” “however,” or “while” often indicate a contrast, which may help identify antonyms.
• Example: “He was sad, but now he feels happy.” (Sad and happy are antonyms.)

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