Understand and Use Antonyms

Which word is an antonym for dangerous?

• safe

• rebel

• outgoing

• defiant

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

As it is used below, which word means the opposite of arrive?

The author was due to arrive at noon.

• leave

• enter

• appear

• welcome

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word means the opposite of smooth?

• fine

• rough

• silky

• level

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word means the opposite of outside?

• garden

• indoors

• beyond

• past

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• Definitions

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

It is easy to see my brother's disdain for TikTok. When he sees me dancing, he starts to grumble and leaves the room.

• to have a fear of something

• to have a strong dislike for something

• to listen carefully

• to watch carefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Which word is an antonym for 'happy'?

• Sad

• Joyful

• Content

• Cheerful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is the opposite of 'increase'?

• Decrease

• Grow

• Expand

• Enlarge

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C