Opposites — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. I sit in my chair at the lunch table.
Sit means to rest on a seat, the opposite of standing up tall.
2. I stand up tall when I sing in front of class.
Stand means to be on your feet, the opposite of sitting down.
3. I laugh when something silly makes me happy.
Laugh shows happiness, the opposite of crying when sad.
4. I cry when I feel sad and tears fall down.
Cry shows sadness with tears, the opposite of a happy laugh.
5. I run fast to catch the school bus on time.
Run is moving very fast, the opposite of walking slowly along.
6. I walk slowly with grandma in the park each day.
Walk is moving slowly on your feet, the opposite of fast running.
7. Birds sing pretty songs in the morning sun.
Sing is making music with your voice, very different from being silent.
8. I listen when teacher reads a book to the class.
Listen means to use your ears, the opposite of talking out loud.
9. I talk to my friend during recess about my dog.
Talk is using words with your voice, the opposite of staying silent.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
sit
→ stand
stand
laugh
→ cry
cry
run
→ walk
walk
talk
→ listen
listen
These four pairs each show actions our bodies do in opposite ways.