Synonym and Antonym Cloze
Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Choose the correct word from the brackets to complete each sentence. Think about whether you need a synonym (similar meaning) or antonym (opposite meaning).
Section A: Synonyms (Similar Meanings)
1. The magician's trick was absolutely _________________ and left everyone amazed.
(wonderful / terrible / boring)
2. My little brother was _________________ when he didn't get the toy he wanted.
(joyful / upset / excited)
3. The teacher asked us to _________________ our homework before handing it in.
(forget / complete / ignore)
4. The enormous elephant walked _________________ through the jungle.
(quickly / slowly / tiny)
5. Sarah felt _________________ after winning the race at athletics day.
(sad / proud / worried)
6. The ancient castle was built many centuries _________________.
(ago / later / tomorrow)
Section B: Antonyms (Opposite Meanings)
7. The water in the pool was freezing cold, but the spa was _________________.
(icy / warm / cool)
8. Instead of walking slowly, the cheetah ran _________________ across the plains.
(carefully / swiftly / lazily)
9. The beginning of the story was exciting, but the _________________ was disappointing.
(start / middle / ending)
10. While climbing the mountain was difficult, walking _________________ was much easier.
(upward / downward / sideways)
11. The room was messy this morning, but now it looks _________________.
(dirty / tidy / cluttered)
12. My grandmother is quite elderly, but my cousin is still very _________________.
(old / young / sick)
Challenge: Mixed Practice
13. The knight was very brave, but the dragon was _________________. (synonym / antonym)
Word: _______________________________
14. To succeed in this game, you must be clever and _________________. (synonym / antonym)
Word: _______________________________