WorksheetsAntonyms Context Clues
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
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Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?
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Example
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The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs. What's an antonym for "diverted?"
entertained
bored
satisfied
punctured
The bird is not in captivity; he is able to fly freely.
What is the opposite of captivity
trapped
flying
happy
free
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
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Despite the chef's efforts, the soup tasted bland; it lacked flavor and was quite insipid. The word "insipid" is an antonym for:
spicy
exciting
dull
tasteless
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."
Kind
Generous
Malevolent
Compassionate
Which phrase from paragraph 1 best serves as an antonym context clue for the word refined?
weeding his garden
who loved numbers
let his hair run wild
sold his horse
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
Antonyms
Synonyms
Examples
Definitions
Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late. Which type of context clue is used?
Antonym
Synonym
Example
Definition
The performers diverted the guests with a variety of jokes and songs. What's an antonym for 'diverted?'
entertained
bored
satisfied
punctured
The bird is not in captivity; he is able to fly freely. What is the opposite of captivity?
trapped
flying
happy
free
Comparing something opposite is using what type of clues?
Antonyms
Synonyms
Examples
Definitions
Despite the chef's efforts, the soup tasted bland; it lacked flavor and was quite insipid. The word 'insipid' is an antonym for:
spicy
exciting
dull
tasteless
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.'
Kind
Generous
Malevolent
Compassionate
The weather was scorching, unlike the cool breeze we experienced yesterday. What is an antonym for 'scorching'?
hot
warm
cool
boiling
The teacher's explanation was clear, not confusing. Which type of context clue is used?
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Example
Definition
The room was dim, unlike the bright hallway. What is an antonym for 'dim'?
dark
bright
dull
shadowy
The novel was intriguing, not boring. Which type of context clue is used?
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Synonym
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The athlete was agile, unlike his clumsy opponent. What is an antonym for 'agile'?
nimble
quick
clumsy
swift
The dessert was sweet, not sour. Which type of context clue is used?
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The speech was inspiring, unlike the dull lecture. What is an antonym for 'inspiring'?
motivating
dull
exciting
uplifting
The garden was lush, not barren. Which type of context clue is used?
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The movie was thrilling, unlike the tedious documentary. What is an antonym for 'thrilling'?
exciting
boring
tedious
engaging
The fabric was smooth, not rough. Which type of context clue is used?
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