Antonyms

By Rita June W. Critchfield

Write the antonyms (words that are opposite in meaning) in the blanks beside the numbered words.

1. old __ __ __

2. younger __ __ __ __ __

3. fresh __ __ __ __ __

4. before __ __ __ __ __

5. in __ __ __

6. sharp __ __ __ __

7. no __ __ __

8. hot __ __ __ __

9. under __ __ __ __

10. good __ __ __

11. weak __ __ __ __ __ __

12. bitter __ __ __ __ __

13. night __ __ __

14. left __ __ __ __ __

Answers:

• (1) new, (2) older, (3) stale, (4) after, (5) out, (6) dull, (7) yes, (8) cold, (9) over, (10) bad, (11) strong, (12) sweet, (13) day, (14) right.