Antonyms
(words that are opposite)
(words that are opposite)
What is an antonym for young?
Old, elderly
Use both words (young/old) in a sentence.
Tell us a synonym for smart.
Intelligent, brilliant, clever
Use the synonym in a sentence.
What are two ways you can use the word left?
I left my phone on the left side of the room.
Reggie is always misbehaving in class. His teacher asked him to be stop misbehaving, but he is defiant as usual and does not listen. Predict what will happen next and why.
Reggie's teacher will .... because ...
What does it mean if I say, It's raining cats and dogs?
It means it is raining really hard. Don't be fooled, animals don't really fall from the sky!
What is an antonym for conceal, or hide?
Reveal, or show.
Use both words in a sentence (conceal, reveal)
Tell us a synonym for bad.
Awful, terrible, horrible
Use the synonym in a sentence.
What are two ways you can use the word pitcher?
The baseball pitcher asked for a pitcher of water.
Jordan was riding his skateboard. He glanced back to check to see if his friends were still behind him. All of a sudden, he heard the shatter of glass. Jordan had ridden over a pile of broken glass. His skateboard began to slow down. Predict what will happen next and why.
Jordan will ... because...
If I say, This is a piece of cake! What does that really mean?
That means it is super easy! Use that phrase in a sentence.
What is an antonym for rough?
Smooth
Use both words in a sentence.
Tell us a synonym for good.
fine, excellent, great
Use the synonym in a sentence.
What are two ways you can use the word play?
While they are at the play, I’m going to play with the dog.
Jesse and a friend want to go see a new movie. The movie starts at 7:30 pm, but her mom, who is driving them, won't get home until 7:15 pm. They are excited about the new movie and wants to see it tonight! What do you predict they will do?
Jesse and her friend will... because...
If I say, You spilled the beans, what does that mean?
It means you gave away a secret or "spoiled" a story by giving away too much information. Use this phrase in a sentence.
What is an antonym for rude?
Polite
Use both words in a sentence.
Tell is a synonym for easy.
Simple, effortless, straightforward
Use the synonym in a sentence.
What are two ways you can use the word park?
She will park the car so we can walk in the park.
A very scared goat was stuck on the top of a hill. The hill, was pretty steep with a cliff on one side. If the sheep hearder made any sudden moves, what might next happen to the sheep?
The sheep will... because....
If I say, I'm going to hit the sack, what does that mean?
It means I am going to bed! Or the couch if that's your thing.
What is an antonym for reward?
Punishment
Use both words in a sentence.
Tell us a synonym for hard.
difficult, challenging, tough
Use the synonym in a sentence.
What are two ways you can use the word row?
I sit in the third row and I also like to row.
Billy's mother brought home empty boxes from the store. She placed groceries from the pantry into the boxes. Next, she took down decorations from the walls of their home. She told Billy that his first day at his new school would be next Monday. What prediction can be made?
Billy is going to a new... because...
What does it mean to say, You are my sunshine?
It means that you make me very happy, or I am happy to know you.