English Class 4 - Antonyms Notes

Antonyms

Welcome to the chapter on Antonyms for Class 4. In this chapter, you will learn what antonyms are, see examples, and practice using them in sentences. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify and use antonyms to make your English richer!

Introduction

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Learning antonyms helps you understand and use words better in reading, writing, and speaking.

Examples of Antonyms

• Big — Small
• Hot — Cold
• Happy — Sad
• Fast — Slow
• Open — Close
• Young — Old
• Easy — Difficult
• Full — Empty

Using Antonyms in Sentences

• The box is full, but the bag is empty.
• Rita is happy today, but Sam is sad.
• The door is open, please close it.

Fun Activity: Antonym Match

Write a list of words and their antonyms. Draw lines to match each word with its opposite.

Summary

• Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
• Using antonyms helps you describe things better.
• Practice antonyms to improve your vocabulary.

Practice Questions

1. Write the antonym of fast.
2. Write the antonym of young.
3. Write a sentence using the antonyms hot and cold.
4. Match the words with their antonyms:
   
   • Easy — _______
   • Full — _______
   • Happy — _______
5. Find two antonyms in your English textbook and write them here.

Challenge Yourself

• Write five pairs of antonyms.
• Use three pairs of antonyms in your own sentences.

Did You Know?

• Antonyms are also called "opposite words" or "contraries".
• Some words have more than one antonym!

Glossary

• Antonym: A word that means the opposite of another word.
• Vocabulary: All the words you know and use.
• Sentence: A group of words that tells something.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Slow
2. Old
3. (Example: The tea is hot, but the juice is cold.)
4. • Easy — Difficult
   • Full — Empty
   • Happy — Sad
5. (Any two antonyms from the textbook.)

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Use antonyms to make your English more interesting and clear!