Final Answer:
1. after → before
2. far → near
3. behind → in front of
4. old → new
5. quiet → noisy
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Explanation:
Let’s go step by step. You need to find the opposite (or “antonym”) of each bold word.
1. “after” means something happens later. The opposite is “before” — something that happens earlier.
Example: “I eat lunch after school” → Opposite: “I eat lunch before school.”
2. “far” means a long distance away. The opposite is “near” — close by.
Example: “The park is far from my house” → Opposite: “The park is near my house.”
3. “behind” means at the back of something. The opposite is “in front of” — at the front.
Example: “The cat is behind the chair” → Opposite: “The cat is in front of the chair.”
4. “old” means not new, like something that has been around for a while. The opposite is “new.”
Example: “I have an old toy” → Opposite: “I have a new toy.”
5. “quiet” means no noise or very little sound. The opposite is “noisy” — lots of sound.
Example: “The library is quiet” → Opposite: “The playground is noisy.”
That’s it! Just think of what the word means, then flip it to the other side.
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Teach the Topic:
This task is about antonyms — words that mean the opposite of each other.
Think of it like this: If “hot” is one side, “cold” is the other side. They are opposites.
You don’t need to memorize all of them. Just ask yourself: “What’s the reverse of this word?”
Simple example:
Word: “big” → Opposite: “small”
Word: “happy” → Opposite: “sad”
Word: “up” → Opposite: “down”
It’s like flipping a switch — one way is on, the other way is off. Same with words!
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Practice Task:
Find the opposite of these words:
1. happy → ______
2. tall → ______
3. open → ______
4. fast → ______
5. light → ______
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ell reading comprehension worksheet.
