Exploring vocabulary - Muschla Gary R. 2012

Little birds
Antonyms, I

Hummingbirds are the smallest of all birds. They are so small that one of their enemies is an insect. What is the name of this insect?

To answer the question, correct the sentences by replacing each underlined word with its antonym. Choose your answers from the words after the sentences. Write the letter of each answer in the space above its sentence number at the bottom of the page.

1. The inexpensive ring sparkled in the light.

2. It is safe to drive on icy roads.

3. After the heavy rain, the ground was firm.

4. Puppies must learn to ignore the commands of their owners.

5. The launch of the new spacecraft was a failure.

6. The students were surprised by the usual announcement in the middle of the day.

7. The rooms of their new home were small.

8. Tonya was excited to avoid her new baby sister.

9. Tom and his brother get along well and usually argue a lot.

10. Having plenty of evidence that he stole the bicycle, the police officers believe the thief’s claim of innocence.

Answers

Y. obey

N. soft

T. costly

S. special

P. agree

M. doubt

G. meet

R. dangerous

I. spacious

A. success