Antonym Context Clues
Our teacher constantly reminds us to be punctual for school, however Jafaro is always ___________.
The opposite of punctual is
Late
Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street. What is the meaning of the word pedestrian?
A person walking on the street.
At a restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, such as soda and ice tea. In thinking of the examples given, what is a beverage?
A drink
When we went camping, my father ignited the fire so we could keep warm. What do you think the word ignited means?
start
We stood outside watching as the airplane vanished in the sky. It literally disappeared in the blink of an eye. Identify the two words that have the same meaning.
Vanished and disappeared
Unlike the complex puzzle, the solution was simple. What two words in the sentence are opposite in meaning?
Complex and simple
A rainbow with vivid colours, lit up the sky after it rained. Define the word vivid?
Bright
Aunty Yvette is a compassionate person who volunteers at the food bank. In listening to the sentence name the form of compassion mentioned.
volunteering
Outside is sweltering. Jamario and I are sweating profusely. From the scenario, what do you think sweltering means?
Hot
I fell off my bicycle and fractured my arm. Give another word for fractured.
Broke
Unlike her boisterous brother, Shakeila is very quiet. The opposite of boisterous is ___________.
Quiet
His contract was terminated last month, he no longer works here. Terminated means that his contract __________.
Ended
Sugar cane and its by-products rum, molasses and cane juice are sold across Barbados. Give another example of a by-product of sugar cane.
Sugar
As a result of covid, local businesses are now bankrupt. They are unable to pay their bills and debts. In analyzing the situation, what does bankrupt mean?
Financially unstable (having no money)
My son and his companions like to play games on evenings after school. Another word for companion is _______________.
Friends
Jamario tormented his mother to go to cricket practice. The opposite of tormented is ____________.
a) harassed
b) annoyed
c) delighted
delight
Kai was lethargic; he didn't want to get out of bed. What is the meaning of the word lethargic?
Tired
Natural disasters such as tornadoes and volcanic eruptions have the potential to cause catastrophic damage. Give an example of another natural disaster that can cause catastrophic damage.
Earthquakes, hurricanes, landslides, floods, bush fires.
After playing games we felt parched, so we went to the tap and refilled our water bottles. In listening to the sentence, what does parched mean?
Thirsty or Dehydrated
Romani is a novice soccer player. It is his first day of practice. Another word for novice is:
a) skilled
b) beginner
c) professsional
Beginner
The young man was charged with reckless driving and was warned to be cautious in the future. Name the two antonyms in the sentence.
Reckless and cautious
After answering incorrectly, Shuntel was reluctant to raise her hand again. Reluctant tells us she was
a) excited
b) hesitant
c) distracted
Hesitant
Meat is an excellent source of protein. You need protein in your diet. Give two sources of protein.
Chicken, fish, pork, lamb, beef etc.
Our teacher doesn't like a dirty class. We must keep our surroundings immaculate. The word immaculate means __________.
Spotless, clean or tidy
Pandemonium broke out as they ran into the streets shouting.
Another word for pandemonium is __________.
a) silence
b) peace
c) order
d) chaos
Chaos