Grammar Exercises
Exercise 5.6 B
Practice based on Question 33 (Sample English tests: Grammar, punctuation
and spelling Paper 1 – Levels 3-5)
Purpose of exercise: Antonyms
Tick the words that mean the opposite of:
1. bright
Tick one.
sour, bitter
dark, dull
difficult, hard
shy, quiet
2. elegant
Tick one.
ugly, awkward
gigantic, colossal
quick, speedy
soft, fluffy
3. nutritious
Tick one.
delicate, fragile
exciting, magical
unhealthy, fattening
quietly, softly
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Exercise 5.6 B Y6 (based on Question 33 Paper 1 L3-5)
4. abundant
Tick one.
sour, bitter
colourful, decorative
easy, simple
sparse, few
5. delicious
Tick one.
tasteless, bland
sporty, fit
sparkling, shiny
shy, quiet
6. obnoxious
Tick one.
shiny, bright
quiet, soft
drab, dreary
friendly, nice
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Exercise 5.6 B Y6 (based on Question 33 Paper 1 L3-5)
7. aggressive
Tick one.
aromatic, sweet-smelling
meek, mild
mad, angry
filthy, dirty
8. hilarious
Tick one.
flowery, floral
sparkly, glittering
dull, boring
wobbly, unstable
9. temporary
Tick one.
mad, angry
peaceful, gentle
permanent, established
tiresome, boring
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Exercise 5.6 B Y6 (based on Question 33 Paper 1 L3-5)
10. victorious
Tick one.
losing, defeated
spiky, sharp
wicked, evil
moody, grumpy
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Exercise 5.6 B Y6 (based on Question 33 Paper 1 L3-5)