Antonym Context Clues

Brad made a cursory effort to finish his homework. This was unlike him; usually he worked hard to finish before dinner.

Using the antonym clue, the word cursory in this sentence means

• insincere

• genuine

• valid

• actual

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

I thought the painting of the waves crashing into the shore was very picturesque, but I thought the one next to it was quite ugly.

Using the antonym clue, the word picturesque in this sentence means

• attractive

• large

• colorful

• soothing

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The omnipotent superhero always won his battles, unlike his weak opponents.

Using the antonym clue, the word omnipotent in this sentence means

• almighty or all powerful

• weak

• powerless

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After being ill and unable to eat for three days, Beverly had a voracious appetite.

Using the antonym clue, the word voracious in this sentence means

• satisfied

• quenched

• small

• big

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

We were all pretty apathetic in the movie about animals, but we became interested when it started showing all the tricks dogs could do.

Using the antonym clue, the word apathetic in this sentence means

• gracious

• angry

• uninterested

• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A