SKWIRK Brainiacs!
Unit
Topic
Chapter
STAGE 2
English
What are
Vocabulary
Antonyms
ANTONYMS
This is an exercise on ANTONYMS, which means word with opposite meanings.
Complete the crossword puzzle by finding the answer to the words underlined in
the clues section. Have a go!
Across
1. We were happy when all the noise
stopped.
2. Nights in the desert can be very warm.
4. The sales girl was very rude.
6. I always cry when I read that book.
7. I prefer the dark coloured shirt.
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8. Please close the door when you leave.
Down
1. The veterinarian said our dog was
healthy.
3. Can you think of a small sized animal?
5. The play we watched was very dull.
6. Their flight arrived early
SKWIRK Brainiacs!
STAGE 2
English
Now that you have learnt something about antonyms in a fun way, complete the
following simple exercise. Write down an antonym for each of these words.
1. Ugly
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2. Permit
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3. Petty
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4. Rarely
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5. Modern
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6. Vast
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7. Pessimistic
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8. Quiet
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9. Allow
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10. Excess
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My Learning points!
Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
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