synonyms and antonyms - 004 - quiz 2

grammar- synonyms and antonyms 004

ANTONYMS AND SYNONYMS QUIZ #2

Antonym: a word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to another word.Synonym: a word that is most similar in meaning to another word.

Antônimo: uma palavra que é a maioria dos quase oposto no significado de outra palavra. Sinônimo: uma palavra que é mais similar em significado para outra palavra.

• 3 . 1 Directions: Identify the antonyms and synonyms for the words in capital letters. (Note: not every example may have both, some may have more than one of each.)

Instruções: Identificar os antônimos e sinônimos para as palavras em letras maiúsculas. (Nota: nem todos os exemplos podem ter ambos, alguns podem ter mais de uma resposta.)

Antonyms Synonyms 1. CLING A. detach B. clutch C. hug D. slice ----- -----

2. CONTAIN A. exclude B. accept C. unite D. remove ----- -----

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3. PREVENT A. avoid B. interrupt C. stop D. cause ----- -----

4. COMMON A. standard B. unusual C. scary D. super ----- -----

5. SCHEDULED A. assigned B. prepared C. unplanned D. late ----- -----

6. ARCTIC A. chilly B. tropical C. frozen D. equatorial ----- -----

7. PREDATOR A. prey B. buyer C. hunter D. farmer ----- -----

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8. CLEVER A. splendid B. smart C. intelligent D. stupid ----- -----

9. CONSIDER A. think B. ignore C. finish D. study ----- -----

10. ATTRACT A. depend B. delight C. disgust D. disable ----- -----

Use some of these antonyms and synonyms to create sentences.

Usar alguns destes antônimos e sinônimos para criar frases.

Can you suggest antonyms or synonyms for the following?

AWFULBRIEFBROAD

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TRUEPREVIOUS

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Directions: Identify the antonyms and synonyms for the words in capital letters. (Note: not every example may have both, some may have more than one of each.)

Antonyms Synonyms1. BRIEF A. long B. stable C. strong D. short ----- -----

2. BLINDNESS A. handicap B. vision C. scent D. alertness ----- -----

3. UNALIKE A. different B. reverse C. similar D. separate ----- -----

4. FAN A. performer B. friend C. follower D. critic ----- -----

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5. AMBITIOUS A. hopeful B. lazy C. aimless D. spirited ----- -----

6. ORIGIN A. reason B. detour C. destruction D. destination ----- -----

7. CERTAIN A. convinced B. unsure C. calm D. false ----- -----

8. DARK A. shady B. dim C. brilliant D. colourful ----- -----

9. METHODICAL A. random B. orderly C. organized D. crazy ----- -----

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10. OPPONENT A. observer B. enemy C. ally D. rival ----- -----



AVERAGEJUNIORMAINSIMPLE

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Antonyms Synonyms1. ADVANTAGE A. blessing B. fortune C. problem D. illness ----- -----

2. MISERY A. trouble B. pleasure C. suffering D. luck ----- -----

3. SOLUTION A. doubt B. result C. theory D. dilemma ----- -----

4. MOIST A. humid B. cold C. dry D. gassy ----- -----

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5. STEER A. drive B. follow C. extend D. cease ----- -----

6. RESIDENT A. visitor B. owner C. company D. citizen ------ -----

7. MAGNIFICENT A. ugly B. gorgeous C. normal D. thrilling ----- -----

8. DIFFERENT A. other B. unchanged C. opposite D. identical ----- -----

9. DOWNSTAIRS A. below B. above C. beside D. atop ----- -----

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10. OBSERVE A. inspect B. deny C. glance D. witness ----- -----



EVILHASTYPROPER SPECIAL

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Antonyms Synonyms1. LAST A. early B. closing C. ending D. primary ---- ----

2. DISTRESS A. headache B. pleasure C. luck D. suffering ---- ----

3. CAPTIVITY A. slavery B. permission C. freedom D. limitation ---- ----

4. CRAFTY A. honest B. bright C. deceitful D. scientific ---- ----

5. RESIST A. adjust B. remain C. decline D. yield ---- ----

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6. REVEAL A. develop B. unveil C. cover D. thwart ---- ----

7. SURVIVE A. recover B. expire C. withstand D. flee ---- ----

8. DETEST A. adore B. withhold C. injure D. assist ---- ----

9. CAREFREE A. easygoing B. worried C. relaxed D. cautious ---- ----

10. BICKER A. debate B. surrender C. concur D. hassle ---- ----


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ALERTHAPPYVIGILANTWHOLESOME

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• 4 . 2Directions: Identify the antonyms and synonyms for the words in capital letters. (Note: not every example may have both, some may have more than one of each.)

Antonyms Synonyms1. ARREST A. capture B. extend C. release D. brake ----- -----

2. PERMIT A. allow B. outlaw C. challenge D. recognize ----- -----

3. FULLY A. partially B. completely C. finally D. totally ----- -----

4. LIMP A. strict B. bending C. plastic D. stiff ----- -----

5. POINTLESS A. resolved B. harmful C. useless D. worthwhile ----- -----

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6. ROUTINE A. unusual B. typical C. general D. creative ----- -----

7. ENTRANCE A. passage B. exit C. opening D. doorway ----- -----

8. HOST A. entertainer B. guest C. tenant D. visitor ----- -----

9. MATURE A. ripe B. experienced C. juvenile D. idiotic ----- -----

10. HUMBLE A. lowly B. proud C. aggressive D. timid ----- -----


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CAPABLECLEARHECTICOFFENSIVE

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• 4 . 3Directions: Identify the antonyms and synonyms for the words in capital letters. (Note: not every example may have both, some may have more than one of each.)

Antonyms Synonyms1. ENTERTAIN A. bore B. perform C. recline D. excite ----- -----

2. ATTRACTIVE A. wonderful B. hideous C. beautiful D. average ----- -----

3. ASSIST A. support B. help C. prevent D. pamper ----- -----

4. THREAT A. protection B. emergency C. courage D. danger ----- -----

5. SEVERE A. strict B. relaxed C. kindly D. serious ----- -----

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6. ATTENTIVE A. lazy B. watchful C. alert D. distracted ----- -----

7. ENTIRE A. unified B. flawed C. perfect D. incomplete ----- -----

8. CONCENTRATE A. daydream B. focus C. ignore D. examine ----- -----

9. APPROPRIATE A. suitable B. false C. improper D. fitting ----- -----

10. NOBLE A. gentle B. cruel C. dishonourable D. meek ----- -----


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synonyms and antonyms - 004 - quiz 2

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