Vocabulary Worksheets Basic English Grammar 3rd Edition Chapter 16 ... - Free Printable

Problem Description:

The task involves completing a vocabulary exercise where you are given a list of words in Column A and their opposites in Column B. The goal is to match each word in Column A with its corresponding opposite in Column B.

Solution Approach:

1. Understand the Task: You need to identify the opposite of each word in Column A and write the letter corresponding to the correct opposite in Column B.
2. Analyze Each Word: For each word in Column A, think about its meaning and determine its antonym (opposite).
3. Match with Column B: Find the word in Column B that is the opposite of the word in Column A and write the corresponding letter.

Step-by-Step Solution:

#### Column A:
1. The opposite of art is
- Art refers to creative expression or skill. Its opposite could be something lacking creativity or skill, such as "craftsman" or "mechanical."
- Answer: k. vapid (lacking interest or excitement).

2. The opposite of powerful is
- Powerful means having great strength or influence. Its opposite is "weak" or "powerless."
- Answer: b. puny (very small and weak).

3. The opposite of fluid is
- Fluid means flowing easily or adaptable. Its opposite is "rigid" or "solid."
- Answer: c. rigid (not flexible or adaptable).

4. The opposite of steady is
- Steady means stable or consistent. Its opposite is "shaky" or "unstable."
- Answer: d. wobbly (unsteady or unstable).

5. The opposite of master is
- Master means someone who has control or expertise. Its opposite is "slave" or "servant."
- Answer: e. servant (someone who serves another).

6. The opposite of fine is
- Fine means excellent or high-quality. Its opposite is "poor" or "bad."
- Answer: f. bad (of poor quality or undesirable).

7. The opposite of try is
- Try means to attempt or make an effort. Its opposite is "refuse" or "avoid."
- Answer: g. refuse (to decline or not attempt).

8. The opposite of accent is
- Accent refers to emphasis or stress. Its opposite is "de-emphasis" or "neutral tone."
- Answer: h. thin (lacking emphasis or prominence).

9. The opposite of original is
- Original means unique or new. Its opposite is "traditional" or "conventional."
- Answer: i. traditional (following established practices).

10. The opposite of the is
- "The" is a definite article used to specify something. Its opposite is "a" or "an," which are indefinite articles.
- Answer: j. a (used for general reference).

11. The opposite of alive is
- Alive means living or existing. Its opposite is "dead" or "nonexistent."
- Answer: k. dead (no longer living).

12. The opposite of normal is
- Normal means typical or standard. Its opposite is "abnormal" or "strange."
- Answer: l. strange (not typical or unusual).

Final Answer:

```
1. k
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. e
6. f
7. g
8. h
9. i
10. j
11. k
12. l
```

Explanation:

Each word in Column A was matched with its opposite in Column B by considering the meaning and identifying the most appropriate antonym. This ensures that the solution is accurate and logical.

Final Answer: \boxed{k, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l}