Here are the correct answers for the worksheet, with a step-by-step explanation for each one.
1) ENTERTAIN
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Meaning: To entertain means to keep someone interested or amused.
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Opposite: The opposite of keeping someone interested is making them bored.
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Choice: A. bore
2) ATTRACTIVE
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Meaning: Attractive means pleasing to look at or appealing.
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Opposite: The opposite of something pleasing to look at is something very ugly.
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Choice: B. hideous
3) ASSIST
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Meaning: To assist means to help or support someone.
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Opposite: The opposite of helping someone do something is stopping them from doing it.
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Choice: C. prevent
6) ATTENTIVE
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Meaning: Attentive means paying close attention and watching carefully.
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Opposite: The opposite of paying attention is having your mind wander or not focusing.
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Choice: D. distracted
7) ENTIRE
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Meaning: Entire means whole, complete, or with nothing missing.
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Opposite: The opposite of something whole is something that has parts missing.
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Choice: D. incomplete
8) CONCENTRATE
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Meaning: To concentrate means to focus all your attention on one thing.
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Opposite: The opposite of focusing is to pay no attention to something.
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Choice: C. ignore
Final Answer:
1) A
2) B
3) C
6) D
7) D
8) C
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of antonyms worksheet 4th grade.
