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English Language: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Antonyms 1 (Questions)

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'Antonyms' are words which have opposite meanings. For example, 'fast' is an antonym of 'slow'. Synonyms have similar meanings, such as 'fast' and 'rapid'. To remember the difference, think of 'anti' for antonyms and you won't go far wrong!

Find antonyms for the following words in our first English Antonyms quiz.

1. Empty
[ ] Drained
[ ] Full
[ ] Poured out
[ ] Vacant
2. Shut
[ ] Barred
[ ] Closed
[ ] Fastened
[ ] Open
3. Cry
[ ] Bewail
[ ] Laugh
[ ] Sob
[ ] Weep
4. Shout
[ ] Cry
[ ] Scream
[ ] Shriek
[ ] Whisper
5. Late
[ ] After a deadline
[ ] Delayed
[ ] Early
[ ] Tardy
6. Few
[ ] A minority
[ ] A small number
[ ] Many
[ ] Not many
7. Bright
[ ] Dull
[ ] Radiant
[ ] Shining
[ ] Sparkling
8. Long
[ ] Drawn out
[ ] Extended
[ ] Protracted
[ ] Short
9. Awake
[ ] Alert
[ ] Asleep
[ ] Vigilant
[ ] Watchful
10. Stale
[ ] Fresh
[ ] Kept too long
[ ] Musty
[ ] Old
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English Language: Middle School: Grades 6, 7 and 8 Quiz - Antonyms 1 (Answers)
1. Empty
[ ] Drained
[x] Full
[ ] Poured out
[ ] Vacant
'Full' means the opposite of 'empty'
2. Shut
[ ] Barred
[ ] Closed
[ ] Fastened
[x] Open
'Open' is an antonym (opposite meaning) for 'shut'
3. Cry
[ ] Bewail
[x] Laugh
[ ] Sob
[ ] Weep
The other three are synonyms (similar meaning) of 'cry'
4. Shout
[ ] Cry
[ ] Scream
[ ] Shriek
[x] Whisper
'Shriek'/'scream' have similar meanings to 'shout'
5. Late
[ ] After a deadline
[ ] Delayed
[x] Early
[ ] Tardy
'Tardy' means 'late' = synonym
6. Few
[ ] A minority
[ ] A small number
[x] Many
[ ] Not many
'Few' and 'many' are antonyms
7. Bright
[x] Dull
[ ] Radiant
[ ] Shining
[ ] Sparkling
'Sparkling', 'shining' and 'radiant' are synonyms
8. Long
[ ] Drawn out
[ ] Extended
[ ] Protracted
[x] Short
'Extended', 'drawn out' and 'protracted' = synonyms
9. Awake
[ ] Alert
[x] Asleep
[ ] Vigilant
[ ] Watchful
Remember: antonyms have opposite meanings
10. Stale
[x] Fresh
[ ] Kept too long
[ ] Musty
[ ] Old
Remember: synonyms have similar meanings