Choose the antonym

Key Notes :

What are Antonyms?

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Think of them as being on opposite sides of a seesaw. When one goes up, the other goes down! Understanding antonyms helps you expand your vocabulary and understand the nuances of language.

How to Identify Antonyms

Identifying antonyms is easier than you think! Here’s how:

  1. Understand the word: First, make sure you understand the meaning of the word you’re working with.
  2. Think of the opposite: What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of the opposite meaning?
  3. Check your answer: Does the word you chose truly have the opposite meaning? Does it make sense in the same context as the original word?
Examples of Antonyms
WordHappyBigHotUpFastLightAntonymSadSmallColdDownSlowDark
Antonym Exercises

Let’s practice finding antonyms! Choose the best antonym for each word below:

Exercise 1:

  1. Good: (a) bad (b) happy (c) nice
  2. Loud: (a) quiet (b) noisy (c) soft
  3. Day: (a) sun (b) night (c) morning

Exercise 2:

  1. Start: (a) begin (b) finish (c) middle
  2. Empty: (a) full (b) vacant (c) clear
  3. Above: (a) below (b) over (c) top
Answer Key

Exercise 1:

  1. (a) bad
  2. (a) quiet
  3. (b) night

Exercise 2:

  1. (b) finish
  2. (a) full
  3. (a) below
Next Steps

Keep practicing finding antonyms! You can use a thesaurus to help you find antonyms for new words you learn. The more you practice, the better you’ll become at understanding and using antonyms in your writing and speaking.

List of Choose the antonym

Let’s practice!

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