Wordly Wise Grade 5 Lesson 3

You may be surprised to learn that many of the large dinosaurs were not carnivores. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• plant-eaters

• mammals

• giants

• swimmers

That little dog has a ferocious bark. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• noisy

• fierce

• mild-mannered

• amusing

The statue will be gigantic when it's finished. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• enormous

• tiny

• bland

• crude

Some of his paintings are very obscure. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• playful

• exciting

• clear

• important

There decision to move to another country was premature. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• wise

• childish

• sound

• late

The organization's aim is to preserve the wildlife. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• fence

• destroy

• protect

• forget

The last kitten in the litter was puny. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• large

• quiet

• ugly

• cranky

Field mice are the prey of owls. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• followers

• relatives

• hunters

• pests

The extra credit assignment was optional. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• required

• exciting

• simple

• difficult

Visitors to Hawaii can tour extinct volcanoes. Find an antonym for the underlined word.

• uninteresting

• dangerous

• unattractive

• live