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Context Clues - Using Antonyms

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


While she was indifferent to soft, her husband was avid fan.

a)

boring

b)

likeable

c)

eager

d)

pleasant

2.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


I thought it was a fresh idea, but the teacher thought it was trite.

a)

special

b)

loud

c)

happy

d)

common

3.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


Stacey was suspicious when the clown handed them a box, but her gullible little brother opened it anyway.

a)

trusting

b)

sad

c)

doomed

d)

careful

4.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


While James is very outgoing, his older brother is very reclusive.

a)

withdrawn

b)

athletic

c)

popular

d)

hungry

5.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


The woman abhorred cleaning house, but she loved a spotless home.

a)

often

b)

demanded

c)

enjoyed

d)

hated

6.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


George is adept with crossword puzzles, while his sister is a failure at solving them.

a)

miserable

b)

skilled

c)

close

d)

bored

7.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


Instead of a grimace, Claudia had a big smile across her face.

a)

grin

b)

hat

c)

frown

d)

mask

8.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


She was an agile dancer, although her partner was quite clumsy.

a)

quiet

b)

nimble

c)

shy

d)

stiff

9.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


While Lily was careful not to be seen as she peeked out the window, Phil was not as cautious and was seen!

a)

careful

b)

risky

c)

not careful

d)

trouble

10.

Choose the word that matches the underlined word using the antonym in blue as a clue.


Two new girls started school this week. Beth has a gregarious personality. Jenna is rather quiet.

a)

shy

b)

bashful

c)

timid

d)

outgoing