Learn about antonyms (for lower primary)

1. Antonym
s

2. Antonyms are
words that have
opposite
meanings.

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Video: Antonym (Part 1)
Watch the video, Antonym (Part 1), to
explore the world of antonyms.

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Video: Antonym (Part 2)
Watch the video, Antonym (Part 2), to revise
what you have learnt.

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Video: Antonym (Part 3)
Watch the video, Antonym (Part 3), for a
quiz!

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Let’s Practice!
Replace the underlined word with a
suitable antonym.

10. Please put the long ruler in
the cupboard.
short
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here for
answer.

11. Debbie has a pair of new
shoes.
old
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here for
answer.

12. Mother closed the windows.
opened
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answer.

13. Benny came in last in the
race.
first
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answer.

14. The class was very quiet
when the teacher walked in.
noisy
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answer.

15. Kelly ate none of the
cherries.
all
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answer.

16. The jug is full.
empty
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answer.

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Antonyms in Writing
Do you know that you can use antonyms
(words and phrases) in your story writing?
Let’s take a look at some examples.

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Example 1:
Writing About People

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Writing About People
Ken and Mary are siblings. Although they are
twins, they are very different from each
other.
Let’s read on to find out!

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Writing About People
Ken is a boastful and unfriendly boy. He likes
to argue with his friends and often brags
about his good results. Ken is also very
selfish. He does not like to share his toys
with his sister. No one likes to play with him.

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Writing About People
Mary, on the other hand, is popular with her
classmates. She is caring and humble. She
always helps her friends who are in trouble.
Mary is also very generous. She shares her
food and toys with her friends.

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Example 2:
Writing About Things

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Writing About Things
The tree said to the grass that grew next
to it, "It is clear to me that you are so weak
that even the grasshopper is too heavy for
you. No wonder you are always bending.”

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Writing About Things
The tree also said that it was big and
strong. No strong wind was able to blow it
down. It thought that the grass would be
much safer if it grew closer to the tree. It
could better protect the grass that way.

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Example 3:
Writing About Weather

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Writing About Weather
We jumped out of the car excitedly when we
reached the beach. The sun was shining brightly
in the sky. We could feel the warm rays of the
morning sun on our skin. The coconut trees
swayed gently in the breeze. It was the perfect
weather for an outing at the beach.

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Writing About Weather
We changed quickly into our swim suits and
jumped into the sea. As we were playing happily
in the water, dark clouds began to form in the
sky. Lightning flashed across the sky. We could
hear the rumblings of thunder. Soon, droplets of
rain began to fall from the sky.

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Recap: What Are Antonyms?