16457 opposites

Opposites
Section A.
Rewrite the sentences and change the words to their
opposites.
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2)
3)
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6)

Mum made a cake – it was nice!
The film was good.
The film star was very beautiful.
Nan was pleased with her birthday present.
The large bus broke down.
I had a lovely time.
horrible
awful

annoyed
rubbish

ugly
small

Section B.
Complete the sentences by putting the correct word:
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2)
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A mouse is _______ but an elephant is _______.
A rock is _______ but cotton wool is ________.
Ice is ________ but the sun is ______.
A hare is _______ but a tortoise is _______.

Section C.
Rewrite the sentences and change the words below to their
opposites.
1)
The old lady walked slowly down the street.
2)
The teacher shouted at the naughty children.
3)
The wizard cast a spell on the beautiful princess.
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Section D:
Delete the words in bold and put in the word with the
opposite meaning.
1) It was a fat cucumber.
2) The train went very slowly.
3) The glass was empty.
4) The dog jumped over the high wall.
5) The questions were difficult.
6) The weather was hot and dry.
7) The twisty road was very long.
8) The tall man entered the room.

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