Name:__________________________________
Identify the
Antonym
Antonyms are two words that mean
the opposite, or nearly the opposite,
of each other. Choose the correct
antonym for each underlined word below by circling your choice.
1. The children were extremely tired by the end of their soccer game.
A) happy
B) energetic
C) sleepy
D) sad
2. My favorite dessert is vanilla ice cream with a sticky, sweet sauce on it.
A) sugary
B) sour
C) ugly
D) brown
3. We couldn’t rollerskate or skateboard on the road because it was too rough.
A) smooth
B) cold
C) far
D) bumpy
4. The party was very loud because everyone was trying to talk over the music.
A) fun
B) quiet
C) noisy
D) late
5. When Sylvia opened the door, she saw an incredibly huge man standing there.
A) large
B) tiny
C) friendly
D) smart
6. King Midas was a very rich king, with all the gold he could want.
A) powerful
B) old
C) poor
D) wealthy
7. Jeffrey’s parents worried about him because he was always so serious.
A) intelligent B) silly
C) careful
D) cold
8. He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog, even though it was very large.
A) dirty
B) gray
C) ferocious
D) calm
9. The little boy was still quite young, and not ready to go to school yet.
A) old
B) smart
C) tall
D) yellow
10. Mrs. Halverson always kept her house neat and tidy, with everything in its place.
A) organized B) spotless
C) ready
D) filthy
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Key
Name:__________________________________
Identify the
Antonym
Antonyms are two words that mean
the opposite, or nearly the opposite,
of each other. Choose the correct
antonym for each underlined word below by circling your choice.
1. The children were extremely tired by the end of their soccer game.
A) happy
B) energetic
C) sleepy
D) sad
2. My favorite dessert is vanilla ice cream with a sticky, sweet sauce on it.
A) sugary
B) sour
C) ugly
D) brown
3. We couldn’t rollerskate or skateboard on the road because it was too rough.
A) smooth
B) cold
C) far
D) bumpy
4. The party was very loud because everyone was trying to talk over the music.
A) fun
B) quiet
C) noisy
D) late
5. When Sylvia opened the door, she saw an incredibly huge man standing there.
A) large
B) tiny
C) friendly
D) smart
6. King Midas was a very rich king, with all the gold he could want.
A) powerful
B) old
C) poor
D) wealthy
7. Jeffrey’s parents worried about him because he was always so serious.
A) intelligent B) silly
C) careful
D) cold
8. He was not afraid to pet the gentle dog, even though it was very large.
A) dirty
B) gray
C) ferocious
D) calm
9. The little boy was still quite young, and not ready to go to school yet.
A) old
B) smart
C) tall
D) yellow
10. Mrs. Halverson always kept her house neat and tidy, with everything in its place.
A) organized B) spotless
C) ready
D) filthy
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