Antonyms 11+ English Practice

Antonym practice builds careful word knowledge because the child must notice meaning, not just recognise a familiar word.

What children practise in Antonyms

Antonym practice builds careful word knowledge because the child must notice meaning, not just recognise a familiar word.

Common question formats

  • Opposite meaning
  • Vocabulary discrimination
  • Context clues

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing a related word instead of an opposite
  • Missing negative prefixes
  • Overlooking exact meaning

Worked examples

An antonym of 'bright' is?

Answer: Dull

An antonym of 'increase' is?

Answer: Decrease

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