Synonyms & Antonyms — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The opposite of big is small.
Small is an antonym of big because it describes something little, not large.
2. The opposite of fast is slow.
Slow is an antonym of fast and describes moving at a low speed.
3. The opposite of loud is quiet.
Quiet is an antonym of loud because it means very little sound.
4. The opposite of sweet is sour.
Sour is an antonym of sweet and fits foods like lemons that pucker your mouth.
5. The opposite of bright is dark.
Dark is an antonym of bright because it means there is little or no light.
6. The opposite of soft is hard.
Hard is an antonym of soft because it describes something firm, not squishy.
7. The opposite of old is new.
New is an antonym of old because it describes something just made or used.
8. The opposite of high is low.
Low is an antonym of high because it describes something close to the ground.
9. The opposite of clean is dirty.
Dirty is an antonym of clean because it means covered in dirt or stains.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
big
→ small
small
loud
→ quiet
quiet
sweet
→ sour
sour
bright
→ dark
dark
Each pair shows opposite meanings: big and small, loud and quiet, sweet and sour, and bright and dark.