top of page
Writer's pictureFakhruddin Babar

Synonyms and Antonyms Practice for HSC & other Exams-5.0 (Board Examination Questions with Answer)

Synonyms and Antonyms for HSC Examination

Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet-5.0


1.    Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :                                                                                                                                  [DB-2019]

After the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human being to travel to outer space in 1961, the Soviet Union decided to send a woman in space. Proletarian Valentina Tereshkova was selected for this project from among more than four hundred applicants. Since the successful launch of the spacecraft Vostok-5 on 14 June 1963, Tereshkova began preparing for her own flight. On 16 June 1963, she was dressed in space-suits and taken to the space shuttle launch pad by a bus. After completing her communication and life support checks, she was sealed inside Vostok-6. Finishing a two-hour countdown, Vostok-6 launched faultlessly. Although Tereshkova experienced nausea and physical discomfort for much of the flight, she orbited the earth 48 times and spent almost three days in space. She also maintained a flight log and took photographs of the horizon, which were later used to identify aerosol layers within the atmosphere.  

(a) outer (antonym); (b) proletarian (synonym); (c) launch (synonym); (d) prepare (synonym); (e) began (antonym); (f) faultless (antonym); (g) nausea (synonym); (h) discomfort (antonym); (i) maintain (synonym); (j) later (antonym).

2.   Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :                                                                                                                                  [CB-2019]

Modem education is somewhat different from the past. In method, it seeks to draw out and improve the mind to make it eager and curious. It depends more on observation than mere bookish knowledge. A mind that is intellectually alert will learn from books. It develops the latent talent of any individual. Teachers play vital role in teaching the students. They aren't just instructors. Rather, they support and guide students so that the students can succeed in their way of life.

(a) different (Synonym); (b) seek (Synonym); (c) eager (Antonym); (d) observation (Synonym); (e) mere (Antonym); (f) alert (Synonym); (g) latent (Antonym); (h) instructor (Synonym); (i) guide (Antonym); (j) way (Synonym).

3.   Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:— [RB-2019]

Human life is dynamic. Everyone, therefore, must have a plan to do something or to be something in life. And that is one's aim in life. A man without an aim has no direction and can never go ahead as expected. So everyone should choose a profession which suits him most. The choice of profession depends on one’s taste, interest, aptitude and ability. These vary from person to person. Teaching is a noble profession. The teachers are nation-builders. They educate the children and train them to become good and useful citizen in future.

(a) dynamic (antonym); (b) plan (antonym); (c) aim (synonym); (d) direction (synonym); (e) profession (synonym); (f) suit (antonym); (g) aptitude (antonym); (h) vary (synonym); (i) educate (synonym); (j) citizen (antonym).

4.   Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below : [DjB-2019]

An ideal teacher knows the art of teaching. He is the master of his subject. He makes his lessons interesting. His method of teaching is convincing and inspiring. An ideal teacher treats his students like his own children. He praises the good work done by them. If a student does some mistakes, he is never harsh to him. He tactfully makes his student realize his mistake. An ideal teacher is never angry with his students. He believes in simple living and high thinking. He never sets a wrong example before his students. He has high moral values.

(a) ideal (synonym) (b) master (synonym) (c) make (antonym) (d) method (synonym) (e) convincing (antonym) (f) praise (antonym) (g) mistake (synonym) (h) angry (antonym) (i) simple (antonym) (j) moral (synonym) .

5.   Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the underlined words as directed below :                                                                                                                                  [JB-2019]

Courtesy is a virtue in a man. It goes without saying that courtesy costs us nothing but gives a lot. So, you should be ' courteous. You must have politeness. People will disrespect and dislike you if you are discourteous. Nobody likes discourtesy. Try to be gentle from your student life. You can win the heart of your enemy by being courteous. You can ensure removal of hatred and anger by embracing your enemy. Courtesy can remove the bitter relationship and improve mutual understanding and cordiality among people.

(a) virtue (Synonym); (b) a lot (Synonym); (c) courteous (Antonym); (d) discourtesy (Synonym); (e) Win (Antonym); (f) enemy (Synonym); (g) ensure (Synonym); (h) anger (Antonym); (i) remove (Synonym); (j) cordiality (Antonym).

6.   Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below:      [CtgB-2019]

Children are our best assets. They always like to listen to fascinating stories. But if the stories are uninteresting, they lose interest. There should not be anything immoral in the stories for children. Again, stories should not be so long that they can make children impatient. Stories should not even contain anything illogical or anything that can make children indifferent to their studies. The stories should be instructive leading the children to be perfect morally and ethically. Parents and teachers can play a vital role here in guiding the children what to choose and what not.

(a) fascinating (antonym); (b) interest (synonym); (c) impatient (antonym); (d) immoral (synonym); (e) contain (synonym); (f) illogical (antonym); (g) indifferent (synonym); (h) perfect (antonym); (i) instructive (synonym); (j) ethical (antonym).  '

7.   Read the text and give the synonyms/antonyms of the underlined words as per instruction given below the text: [SB-2019] Rima is a good-looking young woman. Her large, dark eyes are beautiful. Her complexion is flawless, and she has got a lovely big smile. Her long, black hair is full and shiny. She is tall and slender, and her movement is graceful. And she always dresses stylishly. Everybody appreciates her beauty7. But Rima worries that people do not notice her talents and hard  work. She wants people to know that a woman can have beauty, ambition and a bit of intelligence too.

(a) good-looking (synonym); (b) dark (synonym); (c) flawless (synonym); (d) shiny (antonym); (e) slender (antonym); (f) graceful (synonym); (g) stylishly (antonym); (h) appreciate (antonym); (i) notice (antonym); (j) ambition (synonym).

8.   Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :      [ВВ-20І9]

In Bangladesh, students require to read English for about ten years. But the level of proficiency they reach is very low. No wonder that most of them fail in their English tests. People taking the Civil Service Examination are also tested on their knowledge of English, but the results are equally disappointing although almost all the candidates have presumably master degree in various disciplines. Even those who pass or qualify are hardly able to write a free composition in acceptable English. Obviously there is something seriously wrong with the teaching and learning of English in Bangladesh.   .

(a) require (synonym); (b) proficiency (antonym); (c) wonder (Synonym); (d) tested (synonym); (e) equally (antonym); (f) disappointing (synonym); (g) presumably (antonym); (h) qualify (antonym); (i) obviously (antonym); (j) wrong (synonym).

9.   Read the passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :

[HSC Exam-2018 (Ka Set)]

Books are the unique medium through which we contact mighty minds of ages. Books tell us about their feelings, what they said and what they did. Books are one of the greatest friends to us. They introduce us the best humanity. They are reliable records of the history. A book is a valuable living voice. We can know about the thoughts and rituals of past men through books. We should read good books and avoid worthless ones. A good book is a friend of ' loneliness and a nurse in ailment. We can find real happiness by reading good books.

(a) unique (antonym) (b) mighty (antonym) (c) humanity (synonym) (d) reliable (antonym) (e) valuable (antonym) (f) ritual (synonym) (g) worthless (synonym) (h) loneliness (synonym) (i) ailment (synonym) (j) happiness (antonym).

10. Read the following passage and then write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below: [HSC Exam-2018 (Kha Set); RB-2016]

Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends but you do not find them when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh, some others will give you much pleasure. Again, some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are ever friends throughout your life.

(a)   friend (antonym); (b) need (antonym); (c) sympathy (synonym); (d) prove (synonym); (e) false (antonym); (f) harm (antonym); (g) laugh (antonym); (h) pleasure (synonym); (i) bring (synonym); (j) idea (synonym).

 

 

 

 

11.  Read the passage and write the antonyms or synonyms of the words as directed below :         [DB-2017]

Sports are a popular form of entertainment. Many international sporting events are organised from time to time. Most of the events are sponsored by multinational manufacturing companies and business firms. They pay for the sports events in exchange for the right to advertise their products during those events. These events are telecast worldwide by satellite and people all over the world watch them five. As a result, the sponsor's products receive maximum media coverage giving companies international recognition. This is the only commercial aspect of international sport but there are other aspects too.

(a) popular (antonym); (b) form (synonym); (c) entertainment (synonym); (d) organize (synonym); (e) sponsor (synonym); (f) multinational (antonym); (g) pay (antonym); (h) watch (synonym); (i) maximum (antonym); (j) recognition (antonym).

12. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below :    [CB-2017]

There are many (a) people who have a (b) conservative outlook. Quite (c) early in life they leam to (d) believe that everything in this (e) world was predetermined and (f) all that happen to them was ordained by God. For this belief, the poor generally accept their (g) poverty and all their sorrows and (h) sufferings without trying much to (i) overcome them. They also have the (j) same sort of attitude towards illness and disease.

(a) people (synonym); (b) conservative (antonym); (c) early (antonym); (d) believe (synonym); (e) world (synonym); (f) all (antonym); (g) poverty (antonym); (h) sufferings (synonym); (i) overcome (synonym); (j) same (antonym).

13. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed:     [RB-2017]

The process of globalization obviously requires a common language for international communication. For many different reasons, English has achieved the prestige of being that language. As a result, it has crossed national borders to reach people who speak other languages. It is no longer the unique possession of British or American people, but a language that belongs to the world's people. In fact, bilingual and multilingual users of English far outnumber its monolingual native speakers. This phenomenon has led to a bewildering variety of English around the world. As more and more people speak. English, more and more varieties have emerged which are strongly influenced by the pronunciation, grammar and idioms of the respective mother-tongues. Word English has now moved away from the control of the native speakers. However, the question of British or American English is not so important now. Today's slogan is mutual intelligibility among users of the language.

(a) obviously (synonym); (b) prestige (synonym); (c) national (synonym); (d) unique (antonym); (e) native (antonym); (f) variety (synonym); (g) emerge (antonym); (h) control (antonym); (i) important (synonym); (j) intelligibility (antonym).                                               .

14. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:     [DjB-2017]

All this was perplexing and upsetting. For at the time I had already made up my mind that imperialism was an evil thing and the sooner I chucked up my job and got out of it the better. Theoretically and secretly, of course I was all for the strugglers and against their oppressors.

(a) perplexing (antonym) (b) upsetting (antonym) (c) imperialism (synonym) (d) evil (antonym) (e) sooner (antonym) (fj chucked (synonym) (g) better (antonym) (h) theoretically (synonym) (i) secretly (synonym) (j) oppressor (synonym).

15. Read the following passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below : [JB-2017; BB-2017]

Sincerity is the root of success of all work. One can go a long way if he does a job with sincerity. The great men are sincere because they know that sincerity is the key to success. Those who do not follow tbe rules of sincerity can never go a long way. Sincerity is the secret of victory. If any work is not done with sincerity, one will never receive desirable output from it. So, we should be sincere in every walk of life.

(a) success (antonym) (h) job (synonym) (c) great (antonym) (d) because (synonym) (e) know (synonym) (f) follow (antonym) (g) rule (synonym) (h) never (antonym) (i) victory (synonym) (j) desirable (antonym).

16. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:      [CtgB-2017]

During the nine month long Liberation War the Pakistani army carried out the most brutal massacre in human history. There were thousands of killing fields all around Bangladesh. One of the largest killing fields is located at Dumuria in Khulna. The area is called Chuknagar. Hundreds and thousands of fleeing people arrived at Chuknagar to cross the border. On 20 May 1971 Pakistani soldiers surrounded the area. They started to fire .the fleeing people. About eight to ten thousand people were killed at Chuknagar.

(a) liberation (synonym) (b) brutal (antonym) (c) Massacre (synonym) (d) human (antonym) (e) located (antonym) (f) called (synonym) (g) surrounded (synonym) (h) started (antonym) (i) killed (synonym) (j) largest (antonym)

17. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed:     [SB-2017]

Bangladesh is an agro-based country. The soil of Bengal is purer than gold. Most of her land is fertile. The farmers of this country are industrious. They work ceaselessly from dawn to dusk. They are not lazy. They Jove their motherland. They have a strong attachment to their motherland. Their diligence and perseverance keep the wheel of economy moving. We must respect them. We are grateful to them. We must follow their devotion to duty and country.

(a) fertile (synonym); (b) industrious (antonym); (c) ceaselessly (synonym); (d) lazy' (synonym); (e) love (antonym); (f) strong (synonym); (g) moving (antonym); (h) respect (synonym); (i) grateful (antonym); (j) devotion (synonym).

18. Read the following passage and then write the synonym or antonym of the words as directed below :     [DB-2016]

Social values underline a set of principles of generally accepted norms and behaviour of a society. Our forefathers practised a good number of social values like simplicity, honesty, sincerity, responsibility, and piety. We have replaced those good aspects with complexity, dishonesty, corruption, conspiracy, faithlessness and envy. Our materialistic attitude has made us self-centered and corrupted. We must get rid of these vices and create awareness among all about the negative impacts of our wrong doings. In order to make a better society, we should create awareness among people about the outcome of their misdeeds.

We must have distinctive social values once practised by our forefathers. We should give importance to the past moral values to bring peace and harmony in the society and make the world better for living.

(a) Accepted (Antonym); (b) sincerity.(Antonym); (c) responsibility (Synonym); (d) complexity (Antonym); (e) envy (Antonym); (f) vice (Antonym); (g) impact (Synonym): (h) outcome (Synonym); (i) importance (Synonym); (j) awareness (Synonym).

19. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:     [CB-2016]

We should never call a student weaker. Teachers should never discourage any student frustrating his/her interest, ability and dream. Every teacher should try his/her best to find out the ways of success for the students and guide them to achieve it.

(a) never (antonym) (b) weaker (antonym) (c) discourage (antonym) (d) frustrating (synonym) (e) interest (synonym) (f) ability (synonym) (g) dream (synonym) (h) best (antonym) (i) success (antonym) (j) achieve (synonym)

20. Read the passage and write down antonym and synonym of the words as directed below :      [DjB-2016]

Grass is a vegetation consistins of short plants with long narrow leaves. The grass family contains some 9000 species, including both terrestrial and aquatic species. No other plant family has been so successful in colonising a broad range of habitats across the globe. Most grasses have inconspicuous flowers that are wind pollinated. Certain species are cultivated as food crops. Others are employed in horticulture.

(a) consist (synonym); (b) narrow (antonym); (c) include (antonym); (d) aquatic (synonym); (e) successful (synonym); (f) broad (antonym); (g) habitat (synonym); (h) inconspicuous (synonym); (i) certain (antonym); (j) employed (synonym).                                                 

21.  Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below :                                                                                                                                  [JB-2016]

Democracy is the system of government which allows freedom of speech, religious and political opinion. It means fair and equal treatment for the citizens without social class division. In fact, in a democratic country people elect their representatives who work for the people. Free and fair election is the pre-condition for democracy. In a democratic country, people enjoy the rights of food, cloth, shelter, education, medical treatment and other facilities.

(a) allow (synonym) (b) freedom (synonym) (c) opinion (synonym) (d) fair (antonym) (e) equal (antonym) (f) division ' (antonym) (g) elect (synonym) (h) system (synonym) (i) treatment (synonym) (j) facility (synonym).

22.  Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:                                                                                                                             [CtgB-2016]

A thing cannot become as precious as gold only by the way of glittering. People in general, are charmed and attracted by outward show of things and not by their own merits. Gold is a bright precious metal and its value is recognised by all. Nevertheless there are many metals cheaper than gold but look like it. They glitter for sometime and fade in the course of time. They fascinate our eyes too. But their beauty and glamour do not last long. But gold is such a metal  that it can stand the wear and tear of time and shine till the last moment of existence. In our society, there are so many people who are outwardly very gentle and nice. But after a period of time, their real identity is revealed. They do not have intrinsic value and morality.

(a) precious (antonym): (b) glitter (synonym); (c) attract (synonym); (d) outward (antonym); (e) recognize (synonym); (f) fascinate (synonym); (g) glamour (antonym); (h) shine (antonym); (i) intrinsic (synonym); (j) morality (antonym).

23.  Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:                                                                                                                                [SB-2016]

A good writer may be a good reader. A good reader may be a good speaker or make good recitation. Nothing of this is impossible for a man if he is not lazy. The main thing is sincerity. Seriousness should also be taken under consideration. I f a man is serious, he can make impossible to be possible. If we become serious in our intention we can shine in life.

(a) good (antonym); (b) speaker (synonym); (c) recitation (synonym); (d) impossible (antonym); (e) lazy (antonym); (f) sincerity (syrtonym); (g) seriousness (synonym); (h) possible (antonym); (i) intention (synonym); (j) shine (synonym). .

24.  Read the passage and write the antonym or synonym of the underline words as directed:  [BB-2016]

Illiteracy is a (a) curse (antonym). It is the root (b) cause (synonym) of (c) ignorance (antonym) which (d) frustrates (synonym) all (e) development (synonym) efforts of the government. No development effort can (i) succeed (synonym) unless illiteracy is (g) eradicated (antonym). Eradication of illiteracy in a country like Bangladesh with so (h) vast (antonym) a population is (i) undoubtedly (synonym) a (j) gigantic (antonym) task.

25.  Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Life is full of complexities and contradictions. Our expectations do not always materialize.What we think to happen naturally does not happen, but its opposite takes place. Our religion and sense of morality teach us that virtue is rewarded, vice is punished. A good natured men will live a happy and prosperous life but an ill natured man will face various sufferings. But in real life, we see that a man who cultivates the good qualities like honesty, piety, sincerity is not happy. He suffers physically, financially and even socially. But a man who does the opposite lives a life in comfort and happiness.

(a) complexity (antonym) (b) contradiction (synonym) (c) expectation (antonym) (d) materialize (synonym) (e) naturally (antonym) (f) opposite (synonym) (g) virtue (antonym) (h) prosperous (synonym) (i) piety (antonym) (j) comfort (synonym)                                           

26 Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

The rapid advancement of science has made life easy and less complicated. The inventions made by science are many. Computer is the latest addition to them. It has now become an essential part of modem life. Any device helping people perform mathematical calculations may be called a computer. It is a special kind of electronic machine that can perform mathematical calculation and process large masses of information at a great speed. Computer is now used in all sectors of life. It is widely used in the field of space administration, telecommunication, air traffic control, navigation of ships and aircrafts. In fact, computer is doing a great job by substituting human brain and thus preventing misuse of time and energy.

(a) advancement (synonym) (b) complicated (antonym) (c) latest (synonym) (d) essential (antonym) (e) perform (synonym) (f) special (antonym) (g) large (antonym) (h) widely (synonym) (i) prevent (synonym) (j) misuse (synonym).                                                                                                    '

27.     Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Honesty is undoubtedly a great virtue. A person who is honest is respected everywhere. Sometimes he has to go through difficulty due to the pressure created by the crooked fellows who want to see the honest man on his knee. But the reward ultimately comes for an honest person. So we should follow the path of honesty in our words and action.

(a) undoubtedly (synonym); (b) everywhere (antonym); (c) difficulty (antonym); (d) created (synonym); (e) crooked (antonym)-; (f) reward (synonym); (g) ultimately (synonym); (h) follow (antonym); (i) words (synonym); (j) action (synonym).

28. Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

 

To forgive an injury is often considered to be the sign of weakness. It is really a sign of strength_ It is easy to allow one to be carried away by resentment and hatred into the act of vengeance but it takes strong character to restrain these natural passions. The man who forgives an injury proves himself to be a superior to the man who wronged him and the wrongdoer to shame. Forgiveness may even turn a foe into a friend. So, mercy is a nobler than revenge. 

(a) forgive(synonym) (b)   considered (antonym) (c) resentment (synonym) (d) vengeance (synonym) (e) character (synonym) (f) restrain (synonym) (g) passions (antonym) (h) superior (antonym) (i) foe (antonym)  (j) revenge (synonym)

 

29.     Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Honesty is the antonymous use of dishonesty. An honest man is never harmful to anybody. He never does injustice to others. When he does anything immoral he feels uncomfortable. He is always responsible to his duty. We should not perform any job with insincerity and it's better to leave the path of dishonesty and falsehood.

(a) honesty (synonym) (b) harmful (antonym) (c) injustice (antonym) (d) immoral (synonym) (e) uncomfortable (antonym) (f) responsible (synonym) (g) perform (synonym) (h) insincerity (antonym) (i) better (antonym) (j) falsehood (synonym).                                                             .

30.     Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Patriotism means love for one's own country. It is a great virtue.. It removes ail sorts of meanness from human mind and makes it broad. Patriotism inspires a man to shed last drop of blood to defend the freedom of his country. A true patriot is honoured by all. His mission is to promote the welfare of his country.

(a) virtue (synonym); (b) remove (synonym); (c) meanness (synonym); (d) broad (antonym); (e) inspire (antonym); (f) defend (synonym); (g) freedom (antonym); (h) honour (antonym); (i) mission (synonym); (j) promote (antonym).

31.     Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the w ords as directed below:

Mobile phone is one of the most wonderful inventions in modem science. Today modern science has made possible what was impossible in the past. Mobile phone is a threat to the success of modem science. It has made a new communication system. It is the most up-to-date means of communication. We can send and receive any information from any comer of the world in few seconds by sitting at home, but mobile phone is not free from demerits. It may damage our hearing power and brain. .

(a) wonderful (synonym); (b) modem (antonym); (c) past (synonym); (d) threat (antonym); (e) made (synonym); (f) send (synonym); (g) free (antonym); (h) damage (synonym); (i) up to date (antonym); (j) information (synonym).

32.     Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Morning walk is not only pleasant but also beneficial to health. In fact, walking regularly tn the morning is a very good habit. It is the most advisable physical exercise for the aging and the old. In the morning, nature appears at her best. At that time everything remains quiet and seems impressive. The environment with birds and beasts becomes calm and serene and people who go out for a walk in the morning can not but be impressed by it. It helps to keep their mind jolly and jovial. It also sets their temper for the rest of the day.

(a) pleasant (antonym), (b) beneficial (antonym); (c) regularly (antonym); (d) advisable (synonym), (e) appear (synonym), (f) quiet (antonym): (g) serene (synonym); (b) impressed (synonym); (i) jovial (antonym); (j) temper (synonym).

33.     Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym  of the words as directed below:

Idleness never makes a man successful in life. It will be totally a foolish idea if a person thinks that success will come automatically. The history of human shows that success is achieved by those who work relentlessly. Passing time in idleness brings about adversity in life. On the other hand, the industrious enjoy the harvest of prosperity in life.

(a) idleness (synonym) (b) totally (synonym) (c) foolish (antonym) (d) success (antonym) (e) automatically (synonym) (f) achieved (synonym) (g) relentlessly (synonym) (h) adversity (antonym) (i) industrious (antonym) (j) harvest (synonym).

34.     Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below:

Our freedom fighters are the real heroes of our country. We should remember them as they sacrificed their lives for the causes of motherland. It is a matter of joy that our young generation now knows a lot about their valiant struggle. Many of the freedom fighters have been identified. They are getting their deserved honour. It is our duty not to harm them in any manner,

(a) fighter (synonym) (b) hero (antonym) (c) remember (antonym) (d) matter (synonym) (e) joy (synonym) (f) neglected (synonym) (g) valiant (antonym) (h) many (antonym) (i) deserved (synonym) (j) honour (synonym).

35.     Read the passage and then write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed below.

My feet failed to find a suitable crevice and I fell. My hands burned red as I slid down the rough rope, and the coarse strip of leather wrapped around my waist, bit in hard. At the top of the cliff face, at the gateway to the Debra Damo Monastery, an Ethiopian Priest sat with his legs jammed up against either side of the rock-hewn entrance; wrapped around his muscular arms was the other end of the leather strap that had kept me from crashing down below. Further up still, in the piercing blue sky above the jagged mountain, vultures circled around the 6th century stone church.

(a) fail (antonym); (b) suitable (synonym); (c) crevice (synonym); (d) rough (antonym); (e) wrap (antonym); (f) gateway (synonym); (g) entrance (antonym); (h) strap (synonym); (i) piercing (synonym) (j) jagged (antonym).



 

     Synonyms and Antonyms Worksheet-5.0 Answer


1.     (a)          inner; (b) working-class/ amateur/ simple/ordinary (c) take off/initiation; (d) plan; (e) ended/completed; (f) faulty; (g) sickness; (h) comfort; (i} keep; (j) earlier.

2.    (a)dissimilar/unalike; (b) attempt/try/endeavour; (c) apathetic/ uninterested; (d) examination/ consideration; (e) immense/great/huge; (f), vigilant/ watchful/ observant; (g) manifest/obvious/active; (h) trainer/guide/advisor; (i) misguide/mislead;. (j) lifestyle/path/course

3.    (a) static/inactive/idlet1ethargic; (b) disorder/ venture; (c)goal/objective; (d) target; e) business/ occupation;(f) mismatch; {g) incapability /incapacity; (h) differ; (i) instruct/teach; (j) foreigner /immigrant.

4.    (a)good; (b) expert; (c) destroy/repeal; (d) way/ system; (e) unconvincing; (f) criticize/humiliate; (g) error/fault/ blunder; (h) calm/pleased; (i) luxurious; (j) ethical.

5.    goodness/morality/ quality; (b) plenty/much; (c) discourteous/ rude/ impolite; (d) rudeness/ impoliteness; (e) lose; (f) foe/rival/opponent; (g) make sure/ secure/guarantee/ confirm; (h) calmness/ pleasure/delight/satisfaction; (i) dispel; (j) hostility/ unfriendliness.         .

6.    (a) boring/ uninteresting/dull/tedious; (b) attraction/ curiosity; (c) patient/ tolerant; (d) corrupt/ indecent ;(e) include/have; (f) logical/ sensible; (g) inattentive/ callous; (h) imperfect / flawed; (i) educative/ instructional; (j) un9thical/ immoral.

7.    (a)beautiful/pretty; (b)- black; (c) impeccable/ perfect/unblemished; (d) matt/dull/murky; (e) obese; (f) elegant/ charming/gracious; (g) unfashionably; (h) criticize/humiliate/ignore/underestimate; (i) ignore/ neglect; (j) desire/zeal/aspiration.

8.    (a)need; (b) incompetence; (c) surprise; (d) assessed/ evaluated; (e) unequally; (f) upsetting/ disheartening;(g) certainly/ obviously/ surely/ definitely; (h) disqualify; (i) presumably/ perhaps/ uncertainly; (j) incorrect/mistaken/error.

9.    (a) common/general/simple; (b) trifling/ordinary; (c) compassion/generosity/mercy; (d) unreliable; (e) cheap/inexpensive/ valueless; (t) ceremony/custom; (g) useless/ valueless/bad; (h) solitude/solitariness/ aloneness; (i) sickness/ disease; (j) sorrow/ unhappiness.

10. (a)enemy/foe; (b) ignore/avoid; (c) compassion/ love; (d) appear/seem; (e) real/genuine; (f) help/ favour; (g)  cry; (h) joy/delight; (i) give/ provide/ convey/ carry; (j)views/concept.

11. (a)unpopular; (b) type/sort; (c) amusement; (d) arrange; (e) patronise; (f) local/national; (g) receive; (h) enjoy; (i) minimum; (j) denial.

12. (a)persons/humans; (b) liberal; (c) late; (d) trust/ faith;·(e) earth; (f) nothing; (g) affluence; (h) distress/ pains/agonies; (i) surmount/succeed;(j) different.

13. (a) certainly/definitely/apparently; (b) honour; (c) domestic/local; (d) common; (e) foreign; (f) diversity;disappear; (h) unrestraint/freedom; (i) significant; (j) unintelligibility.

14. (a)clear; (b) pleasant/comforting; (c) colonialism; (d) good/decent; (e) later; (f) quitted/ abandoned/ discarded; (g) worse; (h) hypothetically; (i) confidentially/ privately; (j) dictator.

15. (a)failure; (b) work; (c) ordinary; (d) as; (e) understand/ realize; (f) neglect/disobey/unfollow; (g) principle; (h) always; (i) w n;(j) undesirable.

16. (a)independence/freedom; (b) humane/kind; (c) genocide; (d) beast; (e) dislocated; (f) known/ named;(g) encircled; (h) ended/finished; (i) murdered; (j) smallest.

17. (a)   productive;   (b)   lazy;   (c)   endlessly/continuously/constantly; (d) idle; (e) hate; (f) deep/ profound; (g) fixed/still; (h) honour/regard; (i) ungrateful; (j) dedication/loyalty.

18. (a)unaccepted/disapproved; (b) insincerity; (c) accountability/liability; (d) simplicity; (e) love/ liking/ praise; (t) virtue; (g) effect/ outcome/ result/ influence; result/ effect/consequence; (i) emphasis; (j) consciousness.

19. (a)always; (b) stronger; (c) encourage; (d) ignoring/upsetting/disappointipg; (e) curiosity/wish; (f) capacity/ wish/capability; (g) hope/goal/aim; (h) worst;

failure; (j) acquire/earn/attain.

20. (a)constitute; (b) broad/wide; (c) exclude; (d) watery; (e) able/capable; (f) narrow; (g) abode/ accommodation/ residence; (h) unknown/ unnoticeable/ unclear; (i) all/ indefinite; U) cultivated/ used/ engaged.

21. (a) permit; (b) liberty; (c) idea/view; (d) unfair; (e) unequal; (f) parity/equality/unity/union; (g) select; (h) policy/method.; (i) care; (j) benefit/ advantage/ privilege.  ·

22. (a)cheap/valueless; (b) shine; (c) fascinate; (d) internal/inward; --(e) acknowledge; (f) charm; (g) dullness; (h) fade; (i) inborn/instinctive/inherent; (j) immorality.

23. (a)bad; (b) orator; (c) reading; (d) possible; (e)'active;

(f) earnestness/honesty; (g) sincerity/ earnestness; (h) impossible; (i) wish/aim/will; G) prosper.

24. (a)blessing; (b) reason; (c) knowledge; (d) hampers; (e) progress; (f) attain; (g) established/retained; (h) small; (i) certainly; (j) tiny.

25. (a)simplicity/ plainness; (b) paradox/ incongruity; (c)impossibility/despair; (d) realize/fulfil; (e) unnaturally;(f) contrary; (g) vice; (h) flourishing/ thriving/ successful; (i) impiety; (j) ease/ peace.

26. (a)progress; (b) easy/simple; (c) updated/ last/ newest/recent/current; (d) unnecessary; (e) do; (f) ordinary/ common; (g) small/ little; (h) largely/ extensively/broadly; · (i) check/impede /restrain; (j) abuse /waste.

27. (a)certainly/definitely/surely; (b) nowhere; (c) comfort;-(d) made/posed/caused; (e) good/honest; (f) praise/recognition; (g) finally/eventually; (h) neglect/avoid/shun/ignore; (i) speech; (j) deed.

28. (a)pardon; (b) disregarded/ignored/neglected; (c) grudge/anger; (d) revenge/retribution; (e) mind/ mentality/  personality;  (f)  curb/  check/  control/suppress; (g) apathy/ indifference; (h) inferior; (i)· friend; (j) vengeance/ reprisal.

29. (a)integrity; (b) useful/beneficial; (c) justice; (d) unjust/ wrong/ unethical; (e) comfortable; (t) sincere/ dutiful/ liable/ accountable; (g) do/ accomplish; (h) sincerity; (i) worse; (j) lie/deceit.

30. (a)quality; (b) eradicate/dispel/withdraw; (c) narrowness/ beastliness/baseness/triviality; (d) narrow; (e) discourage/ dissuade; (f) protect/save; (g) restriction/ subordination/ subjection; (h) dishonour/ disrespect; (i) goal/ aim/ function/- purpose/ assignment; (j) block/ prevent/ demote/ obstruct.

31. (a)amazing/miraculous; (b) ancient/old; (c) formerly; (d) blessing; (e) created; (f) supply/ transmit; (g) dominated; (h) spoil/harm; (i) ancient; j) news/ report.

32. (a)unpleasant; (b) detrin1ental/harmful; (c) irregularly; (d)recommendable/helpful; (e) assume/ look/ seem/reveal; (f) noisy; (g) calm/quiet;(h) astonished/surprised; (i) unhappy/sad; (j) mood/ disposition.    ·

33. (a)' laziness/indolence; (b) fully/quite/completely; (c) wise; (d) failure; (e) naturally/spontaneously; (f) attained/ gained; (g) continuously/rigorously; (h) success/ prosperity; (i) indolent/lazy; (j) fruit.

34. (a) warrior; (b) villain; (c) forget; (d) issue/subject; (e) pleasure; (f) avoided/ignored; (g) timid/fearful; (h) few; (i) proper/actual/right; (j) respect.

35. (a) succeed; (b) unsuitable; (c) crack; (d) smooth; (e) unwrap; (f) entrance; (g) departure;   (h) band; (i)sharp; (j) pointed.

65 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All