Antonyms
Despite the storm, the children remained calm.
Which word is the antonym of calm?
a) peaceful
b) relaxed
c) nervous
d) quiet
c. nervous
The desert was arid, or extremely dry, with hardly any signs of life.
What does arid mean?
a) wet
b) dry
c) cold
d) crowded
b. dry
1. The old castle on the hill looked ancient and mysterious.
Which word is a synonym of ancient?
a) modern
b) new
c) old
d) clean
c. old
1. Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars, can be seen in the night sky.
What does celestial most likely mean?
a) found underground
b) related to the sky or space
c) made by humans
d) bright and shiny
b) related to the sky or space
After working in the garden all day without water, Maria felt parched.
What does parched most likely mean?
a) full of energy
b) very thirsty
c) tired from running
d) sunburned
b) very thirsty
The movie was so boring that several people left early.
Which word is the opposite of boring?
a) exciting
b) slow
c) dull
d) sleepy
A. Exciting
2. The child was timid, meaning shy and nervous around strangers.
What does timid mean?
a) brave
b) shy
c) loud
d) rude
b. shy
2. The scientist made a remarkable discovery that changed the way people think about space.
Which word means the same as remarkable?
a) ordinary
b) impressive
c) dull
d) boring
b. impressive
The artisan, like a baker, jeweler, or potter, creates objects by hand.
What does artisan mean?
a) someone who sells items
b) someone who creates handmade goods
c) someone who studies history
d) someone who buys art
b) someone who creates handmade goods
When the students saw the surprise quiz, their faces looked dismayed.
What does dismayed most likely mean?
a) thrilled and happy
b) confused and tired
c) disappointed or upset
d) surprised but calm
c) disappointed or upset
After years of hard work, the once poor family became quite comfortable.
Which word is the antonym of poor?
a) wealthy
b) needy
c) simple
d) modest
A. wealthy
The teacher gave a concise explanation, that is, short and to the point.
What does concise mean?
a) confusing
b) short and clear
c) detailed and long
d) incomplete
b. short and clear
Please assist your partner with the project if they need help.
Which word is a synonym of assist?
a) ignore
b) help
c) confuse
d) watch
b. help
Many rodents, such as mice, rats, and squirrels, have sharp front teeth.
What does rodents mean?
a) animals with sharp front teeth
b) animals that fly
c) animals that swim underwater
d) animals that live only in trees
a) animals with sharp front teeth
The kitten devoured its food, finishing the entire bowl in seconds.
What does devoured most likely mean?
a) ignored
b) played with
c) ate quickly and eagerly
d) threw away
c) ate quickly and eagerly
4. The teacher asked the students to give a brief explanation of the poem.
Which word means the opposite of brief?
a) short
b) detailed
c) quick
d) small
b. detailed
The artist’s work was meticulous, or showed great attention to detail.
What does meticulous mean?
a) careless
b) creative
c) careful and precise
d) quick
c. careful and percise
The mountain view was breathtaking, and everyone stopped to take photos.
Which word means the same as breathtaking?
a) ugly
b) ordinary
c) stunning
d) plain
c. stunning
Outdoor activities—hiking, swimming, and camping—are popular in the summer.
What does activities mean?
a) sports done indoors
b) jobs at school
c) things people do for fun or exercise
d) movies to watch
c) things people do for fun or exercise
Even though the joke wasn’t funny, Jenna gave a courteous laugh so she wouldn’t seem rude.
What does courteous most likely mean?
a) polite
b) silly
c) fake
d) friendly
a) polite
5. When the temperature dropped suddenly, the water in the bucket began to freeze.
Which word is the antonym of freeze?
a) melt
b) solidify
c) chill
d) frost
a. melt
The medicine was potent, meaning very powerful or effective.
What does potent mean?
a) weak
b) powerful
c) bitter
d) expensive
b. poweful
The students were eager to start the field trip to the science museum.
Which word is a synonym of eager?
a) hesitant
b) excited
c) tired
d) worried
b. excited
The confectioner made treats such as candies, chocolates, and fudge.
What does confectioner mean?
a) a person who sells fruit
b) a person who makes sweet foods
c) a person who grows crops
d) a person who writes recipes
b) a person who makes sweet foods
The crowd stood in awe as the fireworks lit up the night sky.
What does awe most likely mean?
a) boredom
b) shock and fear
c) a feeling of wonder or admiration
d) confusion
c) a feeling of wonder or admiration