Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Some are separate words (ancient, modern), and some are made with a prefix (fair, unfair). The answer key is at the end.
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Antonyms (Opposite Words) Worksheet with Answers
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A. Write the opposite
Write an antonym for each word.
- ancient
- arrive
- generous
- victory
- increase
- expand
- maximum
- temporary
- accept
- brave
B. Make the opposite with a prefix
Add un-, in-, im-, il-, ir- or dis- to make the opposite.
- mature
- logical
- relevant
- fair
- obey
- capable
C. Choose the antonym
Circle the word that is opposite in meaning to the first word.
- optimistic: (pessimistic / hopeful / cheerful)
- scarce: (rare / plentiful / small)
- humble: (proud / polite / quiet)
- transparent: (clear / opaque / bright)
- artificial: (natural / false / fake)
- rigid: (strict / flexible / hard)
D. Rewrite with the opposite
Replace the word in quotation marks with its antonym and rewrite the sentence.
- The shop was "crowded" this morning.
- He gave a "brief" answer.
- The exam was "difficult".
- Neha is always "punctual".
Answer Key
A. Write the opposite
- modern
- depart (leave)
- mean (selfish)
- defeat
- decrease
- contract (shrink)
- minimum
- permanent
- reject (refuse)
- cowardly
B. Make the opposite with a prefix
- immature
- illogical
- irrelevant
- unfair
- disobey
- incapable
C. Choose the antonym
- pessimistic
- plentiful
- proud
- opaque
- natural
- flexible
D. Rewrite with the opposite
- The shop was empty (deserted) this morning.
- He gave a long (lengthy) answer.
- The exam was easy.
- Neha is always late.