Let's solve this antonym worksheet step by step.
What are Antonyms?
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. For example, "hot" and "cold" are antonyms.
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Now, let's find an antonym for each word:
1.
Beautiful – This means attractive or pleasing to look at.
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Ugly (not attractive)
✔ *Answer: Ugly*
2.
Tall – This means having great height.
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Short (having little height)
✔ *Answer: Short*
3.
Massive – This means very large in size or amount.
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Small (not large)
✔ *Answer: Small*
4.
Kind – This means friendly, generous, or considerate.
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Cruel (harsh or unkind)
✔ *Answer: Cruel* (or "mean", but "cruel" is a stronger antonym)
5.
Funny – This means causing laughter or amusement.
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Serious (not amusing; solemn)
✔ *Answer: Serious*
6.
Happy – This means feeling or showing pleasure.
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Sad (feeling sorrow or unhappiness)
✔ *Answer: Sad*
7.
Mean – This means unkind or selfish.
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Nice (kind and pleasant)
✔ *Answer: Nice*
8.
Brave – This means not afraid, courageous.
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Cowardly (afraid or lacking courage)
✔ *Answer: Cowardly* (or "fearful")
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✔ Final Answers:
1. Beautiful –
Ugly
2. Tall –
Short
3. Massive –
Small
4. Kind –
Cruel
5. Funny –
Serious
6. Happy –
Sad
7. Mean –
Nice
8. Brave –
Cowardly
> 💡 Tip: Some words can have multiple antonyms depending on context, but these are the most common and appropriate ones for this level.
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