Antonyms as Context Clues

"Villain" is antonym of:

• Night

• Hero

• Light

• Ugly.

Choose the antonym for the underlined word.

Aiman was sick. He did not go to school.

• healthy

• smart

• sleepy

• tired

What are antonyms?

• Words with the same meanings.

• Words with different meanings.

• Words with opposite meanings.

Mr. James wants us to be prompt in the mornings, not late.
Which type of context clue is used?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Brianna was uncertain about the question, but she gave her answer as though she was sure of it.
Which type of context clue is used here?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

While the people of Guilder were forced to read propaganda, the citizens of Florin were able to read honest, fact-based news reporting. In this example, the word "propaganda" can be defined through:

• homophones

• homonyms

• synonyms

• antonyms

Choose the antonym for the underlined word. The weather was __gloomy__, but it soon turned bright and sunny.

• A) dark

• B) cheerful

• C) rainy

• D) cold

Identify the type of context clue used: The teacher was lenient, not strict, with the students.

• A) Antonym

• B) Synonym

• C) Example

• D) Definition

Select the antonym for the underlined word. The room was __silent__, unlike the noisy hallway.

• A) quiet

• B) loud

• C) calm

• D) peaceful

Which word is an antonym for 'expand'?

• A) grow

• B) increase

• C) contract

• D) enlarge