Understanding Antonyms

What are antonyms?

• Words that have the same meaning.

• Words that have opposite meanings.

• Words that sound alike.

• Words that are spelled the same.

Which pair of words are antonyms?

• Happy and joyful

• Big and large

• Cheerful and grumpy

• Fast and quick

What does it mean to be generous?

• Willing to give more than needed.

• Always thinking about oneself.

• Not easy to understand.

• Feeling troubled or nervous.

What is the opposite of optimistic?

• Happy

• Sad

• Pessimistic

• Confident

Which word is an antonym for "profound"?

• shallow

• deep

• important

• meaningful