ANTONYMS

One of the oldest mysteries in the world is Stonehenge. Even the name is ancient. The word “henge” comes from Old English which was used in England over a thousand years ago. ……

Question: The word ancient in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to______.

• historical 

• old-fashioned

• modern

• traditional

..... Thanks to the favorable weather, the harvest was abundant, providing plenty of food for the entire village. In contrast, last year’s drought caused crops to fail, making shortage of food. ........

Question: The word abundant in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

• plentiful 

• excessive

• scarce

• sufficient

…… .Factories were springing up, and employers demanded a six-day workweek of up to 12 hours a day, followed by one day of rest.

Campaigns for workers’ rights appeared. By the end of the century, the working week was reduced to five and a half days…….

Question: The word reduced in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

• increased

• improved

• declined 

• eliminated

...... A balanced diet includes plenty of nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. However, many people prefer fast food, which is often high in calories and considered not good. ........

Question: The word nutritious in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

• fresh

• organic

• unhealthy

• natural

...... Despite the challenges, she remained optimistic, believing that everything would turn out well in the end. In contrast, her colleague always expected the worst and had a very negative outlook on life. ........

Question: The word optimistic in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

• hopeful

• cheerful

• pessimistic

• positive

……. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting and rapidly developing fields in technology today. It refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence. ……

Question: The word rapidly in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to______

• slowly

• efficiently 

• powerfully  

• continuously

...... The flowers on the table looked beautiful, but they were artificial, made of plastic and fabric. In contrast, the garden outside was full of fresh blossoms, blooming with a natural fragrance. ........

Question: The word artificial in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

• synthetic

• fake

• genuine

• decorative

...... The solution to the problem was obvious, as anyone could see the correct answer right away. However, for some students, it remained difficult and unclear. ........

Question: The word obvious in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

• evident 

• unclear

• apparent

• noticeable

 ……. In 1886, Van Gogh briefly attended formal art school in Antwerp, where he discovered Japanese art, which inspired him to use bright, vibrant colors. For him, color was the key to communicating his emotions.……

Question: The word inspired in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.

• motivated

• discouraged

• expected 

• allowed

…… .Another problem is how cities expand into rural areas. When cities grow, they often take over farmland, leaving less space for farming…….

Question: The word expand in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

• grow

• shrink

• rise  

• spread