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Antonyms Context Clues

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

2.

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

3.

The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs. What's an antonym for "diverted?"

a)

entertained

b)

bored

c)

satisfied

d)

punctured

4.

The bird is not in captivity; he is able to fly freely.


What is the opposite of captivity

a)

trapped

b)

flying

c)

happy

d)

free

5.

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

6.

Despite the chef's efforts, the soup tasted bland; it lacked flavor and was quite insipid. The word "insipid" is an antonym for:

a)

spicy

b)

exciting

c)

dull

d)

tasteless

7.

Identify the antonym of "benevolent" in the sentence: "Unlike the benevolent Master Oogway, the villain Tai Lung was cruel and did not care for the peace of the valley."

a)

Kind

b)

Generous

c)

Malevolent

d)

Compassionate

8.

Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?

a)

weeding his garden

b)

who loved numbers

c)

let his hair run wild

d)

sold his horse

9.

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

10.

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late. Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

11.

The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs. What's an antonym for 'diverted?'

a)

entertained

b)

bored

c)

satisfied

d)

punctured

12.

The bird is not in captivity; he is able to fly freely. What is the opposite of captivity?

a)

trapped

b)

flying

c)

happy

d)

free

13.

Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?

a)

Antonyms

b)

Synonyms

c)

Examples

d)

Definitions

14.

Despite the chef's efforts, the soup tasted bland; it lacked flavor and was quite insipid. The word 'insipid' is an antonym for:

a)

spicy

b)

exciting

c)

dull

d)

tasteless

15.

Identify the antonym of 'benevolent' in the sentence: 'Unlike the benevolent Master Oogway, the villain Tai Lung was cruel and did not care for the peace of the valley.'

a)

Kind

b)

Generous

c)

Malevolent

d)

Compassionate

16.

The weather was scorching, unlike the cool breeze we experienced yesterday. What is an antonym for 'scorching'?

a)

hot

b)

warm

c)

cool

d)

boiling

17.

The teacher's explanation was clear, not confusing. Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

18.

The room was dim, unlike the bright hallway. What is an antonym for 'dim'?

a)

dark

b)

bright

c)

dull

d)

shadowy

19.

The novel was intriguing, not boring. Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

20.

The athlete was agile, unlike his clumsy opponent. What is an antonym for 'agile'?

a)

nimble

b)

quick

c)

clumsy

d)

swift

21.

The dessert was sweet, not sour. Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

22.

The speech was inspiring, unlike the dull lecture. What is an antonym for 'inspiring'?

a)

motivating

b)

dull

c)

exciting

d)

uplifting

23.

The garden was lush, not barren. Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition

24.

The movie was thrilling, unlike the tedious documentary. What is an antonym for 'thrilling'?

a)

exciting

b)

boring

c)

tedious

d)

engaging

25.

The fabric was smooth, not rough. Which type of context clue is used?

a)

Antonym

b)

Synonym

c)

Example

d)

Definition