🔍 Detailed Explanation of Antonyms
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. When we learn about antonyms in Year 2 English, it helps us understand language better because we can see how words work in pairs to show different ideas.
For example, the antonym of “hot” is “cold.” When something is hot, the opposite is cold. Another example is “big” and “small.” If something is big, the opposite means it is small. These pairs are antonyms because their meanings are very different.
Here are some common antonyms you might know:
- Happy and sad
- Up and down
- Fast and slow
- Open and closed
Using antonyms helps us describe things more clearly. If we say the door is open, we know the opposite is closed. This helps us understand the world better and makes our talking and writing more exciting.
So, when you choose antonyms, remember they are words that mean the opposite of each other! 🎉
✏️ 20 Examination-Style Questions with Answers on Antonyms for Year 2
Here are 20 examination-style questions on antonyms designed for Year 2 students in Key Stage 1. These questions focus on choosing the correct antonyms, helping children understand opposite meanings of words.
Choose the Antonyms
- What is the opposite of big?
a) Tall
b) Small
c) Fast
Answer: b) Small - What is the antonym of happy?
a) Sad
b) Good
c) Funny
Answer: a) Sad - What is the opposite of hot?
a) Warm
b) Cold
c) Wet
Answer: b) Cold - Choose the antonym of fast:
a) Slow
b) Quick
c) Stop
Answer: a) Slow - What is the opposite of day?
a) Night
b) Light
c) Evening
Answer: a) Night - Find the antonym of clean:
a) Dirty
b) Wash
c) Spotless
Answer: a) Dirty - What is the opposite of near?
a) Close
b) Far
c) Here
Answer: b) Far - Choose the antonym for easy:
a) Hard
b) Simple
c) Quick
Answer: a) Hard - What is the opposite of light (not heavy)?
a) Bright
b) Heavy
c) Soft
Answer: b) Heavy - What is the antonym of up?
a) Over
b) Down
c) Above
Answer: b) Down - Find the opposite of full:
a) Empty
b) Open
c) Big
Answer: a) Empty - What is the antonym of young?
a) Old
b) New
c) Little
Answer: a) Old - Choose the opposite of soft:
a) Smooth
b) Hard
c) Light
Answer: b) Hard - What is the antonym of strong?
a) Weak
b) Tall
c) Brave
Answer: a) Weak - What is the opposite of rich?
a) Poor
b) Happy
c) Dark
Answer: a) Poor - Find the antonym of slow:
a) Quiet
b) Fast
c) Calm
Answer: b) Fast - Choose the antonym for noisy:
a) Loud
b) Quiet
c) Busy
Answer: b) Quiet - What is the opposite of open?
a) Close
b) Shut
c) Wide
Answer: b) Shut - Find the antonym of full:
a) Empty
b) Busy
c) Tall
Answer: a) Empty - What is the opposite of push?
a) Pull
b) Lift
c) Carry
Answer: a) Pull
These questions help Year 2 students practice recognising antonyms as part of their English learning at Key Stage 1. Encourage reading each word carefully and thinking about the meaning to find the true opposite. 🌟
