Opposites — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. wet
2. dry
3. in
4. out
5. on
6. off
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. After the rain my coat is wet, but in the sun it is dry.
Dry is the opposite of wet, when water has gone away.
2. Push the door open or pull it closed.
Closed is the opposite of open, when nothing can pass through.
3. A balloon goes up high and then falls back down.
Down is the opposite of up, the way things fall to the floor.
4. I turn the light on at night and off in the morning.
Off is the opposite of on, when a light no longer shines.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Fast and slow are opposites.
True False
Yes, fast and slow describe opposite speeds of moving.
2. Wet and damp are opposites.
True False
No, wet and dry are opposites because damp still means wet.
3. Up is the opposite of down.
True False
Yes, up points to the sky and down points to the ground.