English Class 5 - Antonyms Notes
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Antonyms
Welcome to the chapter on Antonyms for Class 5. In this chapter, you will learn what antonyms are, how to use them in sentences, and why they are important in English. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify and use antonyms to make your writing and speaking more interesting!
Introduction
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Knowing antonyms helps you understand and use English better.
What are Antonyms?
Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of each other.
- Hot — Cold
- Big — Small
- Happy — Sad
- Fast — Slow
- Open — Close
Using Antonyms in Sentences
Using antonyms can make your sentences clearer and more interesting.
- The box is heavy, but the bag is light.
- She was early, but he was late.
- The room is clean, but the garden is dirty.
Fun Activity: Opposite Match!
Write a list of words and their antonyms. Try to use them in your own sentences.
Summary
- Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
- They help you express ideas clearly.
- Practice using antonyms to improve your English.
Practice Questions
- Write the antonym of young.
- Write the antonym of begin.
- Write the antonym of strong.
- Write the antonym of full.
- Use happy and its antonym in a sentence.
Challenge Yourself
- Find five antonym pairs and write sentences using each pair.
- Make a poster with antonyms and their meanings.
Did You Know?
- Some words have more than one antonym!
- Antonyms help you understand the meaning of words better.
Glossary
- Antonym: A word that means the opposite of another word.
- Opposite: Completely different or contrary.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Old
- End
- Weak
- Empty
- She was happy, but her friend was sad.
Use antonyms to make your English more powerful and clear!