Antonyms: Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning

For ALL sentences in this assignment, use context clues to determine the antonym for each underlined word. The word you select should fit in the blank of the second sentence in each set.

When I first met the new neighbors, they seemed a bit rude.

Over the years, I learned they were actually very _______ people.

• exotic

• chaotic

• friendly

• taut

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Most people I know love eating pizza for dinner.

A few people, however, __________________ it!

• disclaim

• loathe

• dubious

• coarse

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When the ropes are slack, the sides of the tent droop inward.

If you pull the ropes _________, you will have more room inside the tents.

• taut

• coarse

• dubious

• amicable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The interior of my grandmother's house is quite plain.

She does not like a __________ look in home furnishings.

• apprehension

• coarse

• luxurious

• exotic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Two of us felt certain that the opposing team had cheated.

The rest of us remained _________________ about that idea.

• dubious

• taut

• amicable

• exotic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Few people will willingly admit their own faults.

It is just human nature to __________ one's own shortcomings.

• apprehend

• chaotic

• loathe

• disclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The successful chef at Pierre's Restaurant runs an orderly kitchen.

On the other hand, things are much more _____________at Tina's Take-away.

• exotic

• chaotic

• coarse

• luxurious

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Melinda's confidence increased as she climbed the wall.

Bryan's __________ kept him from even trying to climb the wall at all.

• apprehension

• amicable

• dubiousness

• disclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The batter for the most cakes should be perfectly smooth.

Biscuit and muffin batters, however, are often _____________.

• taut

• coarse

• dubious

• amicable

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

Sheila prefers simple, practical clothing.

Dan, on the other hand, likes to wear ___________ fashions.

• amicable

• apprehensive

• coarse

• exotic

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3