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Antonyms: Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

For ALL sentences in this assignment, use context clues to determine the antonym for each underlined word. The word you select should fit in the blank of the second sentence in each set.


When I first met the new neighbors, they seemed a bit rude.

Over the years, I learned they were actually very _______ people.

a)

exotic

b)

chaotic

c)

friendly

d)

taut

2.

Most people I know love eating pizza for dinner.

A few people, however, __________________ it!

a)

disclaim

b)

loathe

c)

dubious

d)

coarse

3.

When the ropes are slack, the sides of the tent droop inward.

If you pull the ropes _________, you will have more room inside the tents.

a)

taut

b)

coarse

c)

dubious

d)

amicable

4.

The interior of my grandmother's house is quite plain.

She does not like a __________ look in home furnishings.

a)

apprehension

b)

coarse

c)

luxurious

d)

exotic

5.

Two of us felt certain that the opposing team had cheated.

The rest of us remained _________________ about that idea.

a)

dubious

b)

taut

c)

amicable

d)

exotic

6.

Few people will willingly admit their own faults.

It is just human nature to __________ one's own shortcomings.

a)

apprehend

b)

chaotic

c)

loathe

d)

disclaim

7.

The successful chef at Pierre's Restaurant runs an orderly kitchen.

On the other hand, things are much more _____________at Tina's Take-away.

a)

exotic

b)

chaotic

c)

coarse

d)

luxurious

8.

Melinda's confidence increased as she climbed the wall.

Bryan's __________ kept him from even trying to climb the wall at all.

a)

apprehension

b)

amicable

c)

dubiousness

d)

disclaim

9.

The batter for the most cakes should be perfectly smooth.

Biscuit and muffin batters, however, are often _____________.

a)

taut

b)

coarse

c)

dubious

d)

amicable

10.

Sheila prefers simple, practical clothing.

Dan, on the other hand, likes to wear ___________ fashions.

a)

amicable

b)

apprehensive

c)

coarse

d)

exotic

11.

While Mary was eager to accept the invitation to the party, I had no choice but to ______________ with regret.

a)

except

b)

invite

c)

decline

d)

deter

12.

James thought the school lunch was sufficient for younger kids, but knowing he had football practice later, he thought the meal was ____________________ for his needs.

a)

enough

b)

plenty

c)

inadequate

d)

tasty

13.

While some people love to see ancient artifacts and such at museums, others of us much prefer admiring more _____________ displays.

a)

artistic

b)

colorful

c)

modern

d)

universal

14.

While Cheyenne danced gracefully across the stage auditioning for the starring role in the play, Kylie, lumbered _____________ for most of the number.

a)

petitely

b)

awkwardly

c)

stubbornly

d)

angelically

15.

My niece's plane ascended quietly into the cloudy sky, and nearly eight hours later it _________________ onto the runway in Los Angeles, over 3,000 miles away.

a)

condescended

b)

transcended

c)

descended

d)

pretended

16.

Johns's land has been consistently fruitful, but Noah's land, only twenty miles away, has been ________________.

a)

productive

b)

vegetative

c)

prosporsous

d)

barren

17.

Our teacher would not condemn our actions, but he would not ___________ them either. (Choose two answers.)

a)

disagree with

b)

hinder

c)

condone

d)

support

18.

As we sat by the calm waters of the southern beach, my grandparents were chilling in the ________________ northern winds.

a)

tranquil

b)

blustery

c)

peaceful

d)

serene

19.

Unlike Barrett's impromptu party on Saturday night, every detail of Dave's celebration had been thoughtfully ______________.

a)

boring

b)

condemned

c)

consistent

d)

planned

20.

Although both her parents seem extroverted, Malory is really quiet ____________________. (Choose two answers.)

a)

unconcerned

b)

shy

c)

introverted

d)

outgoing

21.

My mother's parents were farmers and generations spent their lives devoted to agriculture. Dad's family, however, were all involved in some type of big __________________.

(Select to antonyms for agriculture.)


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a)

agriscience

b)

industry

c)

business

d)

horticulture