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English Quiz - Antonyms 04 (Questions)

Antonyms are opposites. Choosing the right pair shapes tone and meaning. Practise using formal–casual choices to suit purpose, audience, and effect.

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Fascinating Fact:

Language tone can be formal or casual, these antonyms change how a message sounds even with the same facts.

In KS3 English, you explore antonyms to adjust tone and register. Choosing formal or casual opposites helps you match style to audience and purpose while keeping meaning precise and clear.

Key Terms

  • Antonym: A word with the opposite meaning to another, for example formal and informal.
  • Tone: The attitude or feeling in writing, such as respectful, serious, friendly, or playful.
  • Register: The level of formality used for a specific audience and purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is the difference between tone and register in KS3 English?

Tone is the mood or attitude a text creates, like serious or cheerful. Register is the level of formality chosen for the audience and purpose.

How do antonyms help me change tone?

Picking opposite words shifts style quickly: purchase vs buy, request vs ask. These choices make writing more formal or more casual while keeping meaning.

When should I use formal rather than informal language?

Use formal language for school essays, letters to officials, and reports. Use informal language for friendly messages, dialogue, or casual blog posts.

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English Quiz - Antonyms 04 (Answers)
1. Vertical
[x] Horizontal
[ ] On end
[ ] Perpendicular
[ ] Upright
"Vertical" is "upright", while "horizontal" goes "across"
2. Vanish
[x] Appear
[ ] Depart
[ ] Disappear
[ ] Hide
More antonyms of "vanish" include "turn up" and "show up"
3. Urgent
[ ] Critical
[x] Low-priority
[ ] Pressing
[ ] Top-priority
Other antonyms of "urgent" include "unimportant" and "not serious"
4. Tremorous
[ ] Quaking
[ ] Quivering
[ ] Shaking
[x] Steady
More antonyms of "tremorous" include "stable" and "firm"
5. Taut
[x] Slack
[ ] Stretched
[ ] Tense
[ ] Tight
These are also antonyms of "taut": "loose" and "relaxed"
6. Immune
[ ] Impervious
[ ] Resistant
[x] Susceptible
[ ] Tough
More antonyms of "immune" include "prone to" and "predisposed"
7. Tedious
[ ] Boring
[ ] Dreary
[ ] Dull
[x] Exciting
"Enthralling" and "inspiring" are also antonyms of "tedious"
8. Sympathetic
[ ] Caring
[ ] Comforting
[ ] Compassionate
[x] Indifferent
Some antonyms can be formed by adding the prefixes -un or -in
9. Shun
[x] Accept
[ ] Avoid
[ ] Evade
[ ] Ignore
More antonyms of "shun" include "seek" and "welcome"
10. Result
[x] Beginning
[ ] Conclusion
[ ] Consequence
[ ] Effect
Try and use a variety of these words in your writing!
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