Opposite words worksheet for children to match words with their antonyms.

Solution to the "Opposite Words" Worksheet

We are asked to match each word on the left with its correct opposite on the right.

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#### Step-by-step Matching:

1. wet → opposite is dry
- Wet means having water; dry means without water.

2. hot → opposite is cold
- Hot means high temperature; cold means low temperature.

3. long → opposite is short
- Long means extending far; short means not long.

4. fast → opposite is slow
- Fast means quick movement; slow means not quick.

5. dark → opposite is bright
- Dark means little or no light; bright means full of light.

6. soft → opposite is hard
- Soft means gentle or yielding; hard means firm or rigid.

7. smooth → opposite is rough
- Smooth means even surface; rough means uneven or coarse.

8. young → opposite is old
- Young means recently born or not old; old means aged.

9. few → opposite is many
- Few means a small number; many means a large number.

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✔ Final Matched Pairs:

| Left Word | Opposite (Right) |
|----------|------------------|
| wet | dry |
| hot | cold |
| long | short |
| fast | slow |
| dark | bright |
| soft | hard |
| smooth | rough |
| young | old |
| few | many |

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📝 Instructions for Use:

- Draw a line from each word on the left to its matching opposite on the right.
- For example: connect wet to dry, hot to cold, etc.

This exercise helps build vocabulary and understanding of antonyms (opposite words). Great for early learners!

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