Synonyms and Antonyms used in a Sentence

1. Using Synonyms and
Antonyms as Context Clues
English Class
St. Michael's College
Basic Education Department

2. Identify the letter of the correct meaning of the underlined
word in each sentence.
1.The furious carabao attacked its enemy with its
horns.
a. merry
b. angry
c. curious

3. Identify the letter of the correct meaning of the underlined
word in each sentence.
2.To frighten the cat, the dog has to snarl around
and then chase it.
a. neigh
b. growl
c. squeak

4. Identify the letter of the correct meaning of the underlined
word in each sentence.
3.Running hurriedly for quite a long distance, the
rabbit retired under a shady acacia tree to rest.
a. continued working
b. gave up studying
c. stopped working

5. Identify the letter of the correct meaning of the underlined
word in each sentence.
4.Not minding the pitfall near his chair, the
monster tumbled into it.
a.covered hole used as a trap
b. a deep uncovered hole
c. an open trap

6. Identify the letter of the correct meaning of the underlined
word in each sentence.
5.The solemnity of your surroundings can help
you focus on your prayers.
a. being informal and light
b. being noisy and humorous
c. being serious and dignified

7. USING
SYNOYMS
AND
ANTONYMS
AS CONTEXT
CLUES

9. 1
.The carabao made a furious attack
on the Bungisngis, who became
angry at the carabao's lack of
hospitality.

10. 2.With his two friends gone, the
monkey proved to be a hero against
the villain Bungisngis.

11. ANSWER PAGE 91- ENGLISH BOOK.

12. Write S if the two words in italics or
underlined are synonyms and A if they
are antonyms.
1
.Bungisngis was still well, but the dog
was injured, and the carabao lamed.

13. Write S if the two words in italics or
underlined are synonyms and A if they
are antonyms.
2.The three friends' lives were in
harmony until the Bungisngis came and
created disorder.

14. Write S if the two words in italics or
underlined are synonyms and A if they
are antonyms.
3.The monkey asked the Bungisngis to
compliment him for the food,but the giant did
not praise him.

15. Write S if the two words in italics or
underlined are synonyms and A if they
are antonyms.
4.The monkey perhaps studied the
weakness of the Bungisngis, so he put all his
wit and strength to overcome the giant.

16. Write S if the two words in italics or
underlined are synonyms and A if they
are antonyms.
5.The dog and the monkey soon
departed to hunt while the carabao remained
to fry food.