Antonyms

Which word is an antonym for abundant?

• Plentiful

• Scarce

• Sufficient

• Overflowing

Answer explanation

An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning. 'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, while 'scarce' means insufficient or in short supply. The other options are synonyms or related in meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each word to its antonym.

• Criticize

• Praise

• Reckless

• Cautious

• Friendly

• Expand

• Contract

• Hostile

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'Praise' is 'Criticize'. The antonym of 'Hostile' is 'Friendly'. The antonym of 'Expand' is 'Contract'. The antonym of 'Cautious' is 'Reckless'.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Sort each pair of words into the correct category: Antonyms (Opposites) or Synonyms (Similar).

Groups:

(a) Antonyms (Opposites)

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(b) Synonyms (Similar)

• small/tiny

• brave/timid

• happy/joyful

• calm/agitated

Answer explanation

Antonyms have opposite meanings (like 'brave' and 'timid'), while synonyms have similar meanings (like 'happy' and 'joyful'). The pairs are sorted based on this distinction.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

The teacher's directions were so ____ that I had to ask for more specific steps. Which antonym of precise best fits the blank?

• clear

• vague

• detailed

• complex

Answer explanation

The context implies the directions were unclear, requiring more specific steps. 'Vague,' meaning unclear or indefinite, is the antonym of 'precise' and fits the sentence's meaning. The other options do not fit the context.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

After the fire drill, the principal told everyone to assemble in the gym, not disperse across the field. Based on the context, what is an antonym for assemble?

• Gather

• Meet

• Collect

• Disperse

Answer explanation

The sentence uses the signal word 'not' to contrast 'assemble' with 'disperse.' This contextual clue shows that 'disperse' (to scatter) is the opposite of 'assemble' (to bring together).

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each word to its antonym.

• Stingy

• Trivial

• Modern

• Ancient

• Simple

• Complex

• Significant

• Generous

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'Complex' is 'Simple'. The antonym of 'Generous' is 'Stingy'. The antonym of 'Ancient' is 'Modern'. The antonym of 'Trivial' is 'Significant'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which word means the opposite of significant?

• Important

• Trivial

• Major

• Meaningful

Answer explanation

'Significant' means important or worthy of attention. Its opposite is 'trivial,' which means of little value or importance. The other options are synonyms of 'significant'.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Classify each word pair based on its relationship: Antonyms (Opposites) or Synonyms (Similar).

Groups:

(a) Antonyms (Opposites)

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(b) Synonyms (Similar)

• unite/divide

• expand/contract

• begin/start

• huge/vast

Answer explanation

This task requires distinguishing between opposite meanings ('expand' vs. 'contract') and similar meanings ('huge' and 'vast'). Each pair is sorted accordingly.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Match each word to its antonym.

• Scarce

• Obscure

• Rigid

• Vague

• Clear

• Flexible

• Precise

• Abundant

Answer explanation

The antonym of 'Obscure' is 'Clear'. The antonym of 'Vague' is 'Precise'. The antonym of 'Abundant' is 'Scarce'. The antonym of 'Flexible' is 'Rigid'.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Sort these words into two groups with opposite meanings: Upward/Outer or Downward/Inner.

Groups:

(a) Upward/Outer

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(b) Downward/Inner

• Inferior

• Descend

• Superior

• Interior

• Exterior

• Ascend

Answer explanation

The words are grouped by their directional or positional meaning. 'Ascend,' 'superior,' and 'exterior' relate to moving up or being on the outside. Their antonyms, 'descend,' 'inferior,' and 'interior,' relate to moving down or being on the inside.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A