To solve the problem, we need to complete each sentence with a word or phrase that creates a
juxtaposition—a contrast between two things placed side by side. Here are the completed sentences with explanations:
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1. The old man had a __________ mind.
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Answer: sharp
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Explanation: "Old" and "sharp" create a juxtaposition because "old" typically suggests wisdom but not necessarily sharpness, which is often associated with youth.
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2. The warm sun began to shine through the __________.
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Answer: dark clouds
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Explanation: "Warm sun" and "dark clouds" create a contrast between light and darkness, warmth and gloom.
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3. Soren could not forget the past even as he looked to the __________.
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Answer: future
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Explanation: "Past" and "future" are contrasting concepts, highlighting the tension between memory and forward-looking thoughts.
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4. The bright moon lit up the __________.
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Answer: shadowy forest
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Explanation: "Bright moon" and "shadowy forest" create a contrast between illumination and darkness.
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5. The prisoner felt free for the first time in his life, despite being __________.
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Answer: locked away
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Explanation: "Free" and "locked away" are stark opposites, emphasizing the internal feeling of freedom versus the external reality of confinement.
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6. The twin sisters looked identical, but their personalities were very different. Although one was quiet and kind, her sister was __________.
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Answer: loud and mischievous
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Explanation: "Quiet and kind" versus "loud and mischievous" highlights the contrast in their personalities despite their physical similarity.
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7. The muddy, ragged dog looked out of place in the __________ kitchen.
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Answer: pristine
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Explanation: "Muddy, ragged dog" and "pristine kitchen" create a contrast between dirtiness and cleanliness.
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8. Even though she was extremely wealthy, the lady still drove a __________ car.
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Answer: modest
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Explanation: "Extremely wealthy" and "modest car" highlight the contrast between wealth and simplicity.
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9. The very tall man had a __________ dog.
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Answer: tiny
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Explanation: "Very tall man" and "tiny dog" create a contrast in size.
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10. It should have been the happiest moment of her life, yet strangely she felt __________.
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Answer: empty
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Explanation: "Happiest moment" and "empty" create a contrast between expected joy and an unexpected lack of fulfillment.
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Final Answers:
1. sharp
2. dark clouds
3. future
4. shadowy forest
5. locked away
6. loud and mischievous
7. pristine
8. modest
9. tiny
10. empty
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{sharp} \\
2. & \text{dark clouds} \\
3. & \text{future} \\
4. & \text{shadowy forest} \\
5. & \text{locked away} \\
6. & \text{loud and mischievous} \\
7. & \text{pristine} \\
8. & \text{modest} \\
9. & \text{tiny} \\
10. & \text{empty}
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of juxtaposition worksheet.
