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WorksheetsAntonyms: Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 20mins
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.
exotic
chaotic
friendly
taut
Most people I know love eating pizza for dinner.
A few people, however, __________________ it!
disclaim
loathe
dubious
coarse
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.
taut
coarse
dubious
amicable
The interior of my grandmother's house is quite plain.
She does not like a __________ look in home furnishings.
apprehension
coarse
luxurious
exotic
Two of us felt certain that the opposing team had cheated.
The rest of us remained _________________ about that idea.
dubious
taut
amicable
exotic
Few people will willingly admit their own faults.
It is just human nature to __________ one's own shortcomings.
apprehend
chaotic
loathe
disclaim
The successful chef at Pierre's Restaurant runs an orderly kitchen.
On the other hand, things are much more _____________at Tina's Take-away.
exotic
chaotic
coarse
luxurious
Melinda's confidence increased as she climbed the wall.
Bryan's __________ kept him from even trying to climb the wall at all.
apprehension
amicable
dubiousness
disclaim
The batter for the most cakes should be perfectly smooth.
Biscuit and muffin batters, however, are often _____________.
taut
coarse
dubious
amicable
Sheila prefers simple, practical clothing.
Dan, on the other hand, likes to wear ___________ fashions.
amicable
apprehensive
coarse
exotic
While Mary was eager to accept the invitation to the party, I had no choice but to ______________ with regret.
except
invite
decline
deter
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.
enough
plenty
inadequate
tasty
While some people love to see ancient artifacts and such at museums, others of us much prefer admiring more _____________ displays.
artistic
colorful
modern
universal
While Cheyenne danced gracefully across the stage auditioning for the starring role in the play, Kylie, lumbered _____________ for most of the number.
petitely
awkwardly
stubbornly
angelically
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.
condescended
transcended
descended
pretended
Johns's land has been consistently fruitful, but Noah's land, only twenty miles away, has been ________________.
productive
vegetative
prosporsous
barren
Our teacher would not condemn our actions, but he would not ___________ them either. (Choose two answers.)
disagree with
hinder
condone
support
As we sat by the calm waters of the southern beach, my grandparents were chilling in the ________________ northern winds.
tranquil
blustery
peaceful
serene
Unlike Barrett's impromptu party on Saturday night, every detail of Dave's celebration had been thoughtfully ______________.
boring
condemned
consistent
planned
Although both her parents seem extroverted, Malory is really quiet ____________________. (Choose two answers.)
unconcerned
shy
introverted
outgoing
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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agriscience
industry
business
horticulture
