Here's the solution to the “Opposites Vocabulary” matching exercise. For each word on the left, I’ve matched it with its correct opposite from the right column and written the corresponding letter.
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Solution:
1.
k — big → little
2.
h — cold → hot
3.
q — loud → quiet
4.
f — full → empty
5.
d — easy → difficult
6.
a — expensive → cheap
7.
l — short → long
8.
m — neat → messy
9.
j — heavy → light
10.
r — polite → rude
11.
p — rich → poor
12.
e — honest → dishonest
13.
o — new → old
14.
b — sunny → cloudy
15.
c — cheerful → cranky
16.
g — many → few
17.
t — thin → thick
18.
s — boring → interesting
19.
m — kind → mean *(Note: “mean” is listed once, but appears as opposite for both “neat” and “kind” — this is likely a typo in the original worksheet. In standard vocabulary, “kind” ↔ “mean” is correct, and “neat” ↔ “messy” is also correct. Since “m” is only listed once, we must assume it’s intended for “kind”, and “neat” should perhaps match with “messy” — but “messy” is not listed. Wait — actually, “m” is labeled “mean”, and “n” is “messy”. Let me recheck...*
Wait — correction! Looking again at the right column:
- m. mean
- n. messy
So:
8.
n — neat → messy
19.
m — kind → mean
✔ That makes sense. My mistake earlier.
Let me correct the full list:
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Corrected Final Answers:
1.
k — big → little
2.
h — cold → hot
3.
q — loud → quiet
4.
f — full → empty
5.
d — easy → difficult
6.
a — expensive → cheap
7.
l — short → long
8.
n — neat → messy
9.
j — heavy → light
10.
r — polite → rude
11.
p — rich → poor
12.
e — honest → dishonest
13.
o — new → old
14.
b — sunny → cloudy
15.
c — cheerful → cranky
16.
g — many → few
17.
t — thin → thick
18.
s — boring → interesting
19.
m — kind → mean
20.
i — energetic → lethargic
*(“energetic” means full of energy; its opposite is “lethargic” — lacking energy)*
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✔ All 20 matches are now correctly paired with their opposites.
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Explanation:
This exercise tests your understanding of antonyms — words with opposite meanings. Each pair is a common antonym used in everyday English. For example:
- *Big* and *little* describe size.
- *Cold* and *hot* describe temperature.
- *Loud* and *quiet* describe volume.
- *Full* and *empty* describe capacity.
- *Easy* and *difficult* describe level of challenge.
- And so on.
Some pairs like *cheerful/cranky* or *energetic/lethargic* describe mood or energy levels.
Always look for the most direct, commonly accepted opposite. If you’re unsure, think about how the words are used in real-life contexts.
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Final Answer Key (Letters Only):
1. k
2. h
3. q
4. f
5. d
6. a
7. l
8. n
9. j
10. r
11. p
12. e
13. o
14. b
15. c
16. g
17. t
18. s
19. m
20. i
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of vocab worksheet for high school.
