CBSE Class 10 English Antonyms Writing Worksheet

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Question. FRUITLESS
(a) Successful
(b) Wasted
(c) Useless
(d) Insufficient

Answer : A

Question. CONSENSUS
(a) Accept
(b) Opinion
(c) Disagreement
(d) Permission

Answer : C

Question. GENUINE
(a) General
(b) Genie
(c) Real
(d) Fake

Answer : D

Question. FLEXIBLE
(a) Rigid
(b) Cruel
(c) Humble
(d) Easy

Answer : A

Question. INITIATED
(a) Complicated
(b) Simplified
(c) Concluded
(d) Commenced

Answer : C

Question. AUTONO
(a) Slavery
(b) Subordination
(c) Dependence
(d) Submissiveness

Answer : C

Question. FATIGUED
(a) Weakened
(b) Energized
(c) Tired
(d) Activated

Answer : B

Question. REVEAL
(a) Disclose
(b) Cover
(c) Hide
(d) Veil

Answer : C

Question. SEVERE
(a) Sharp
(b) Mild
(c) Important
(d) Cut

Answer : B

Question. RAPID
(a) Happy
(b) Fall
(c) Slow
(d) Abnormal

Answer : C

In the following questions, choose the word(s) opposite in meaning to the given word.

Question. SUPPRESS
(a) Stir up
(b) Rouse
(c) Urge
(d) Incite

Answer : D

Question. LOOSEN
(a) Fasten
(b) Accelerate
(c) Delay
(d) Paste

Answer : A

Question. REBELLION
(a) Forgiveness
(b) Retribution
(c) Submission
(d) Domination

Answer : C

Question. IDIOSYNCRASY
(a) Insanity
(b) Sanity
(c) Generality
(d) Singularity

Answer : C

Question. SANGUINE
(a) Diffident
(b) Hopeless
(c) Cynical
(d) Morose

Answer : B

Question. SOBRIETY
(a) Moderation
(b) Drunkenness
(c) Dizziness
(d) Stupidity

Answer : B

Question. EXTINCT
(a) Recent
(b) Distinct
(c) Alive
(d) Ancient

Answer : C

Question. FIENDISH
(a) Diabolical
(b) Devilish
(c) Angelic
(d) Friendly

Answer : D

Question. SUBSIQUENT
(a) Eventual
(b) Succeeding
(c) Prior
(d) Comparative

Answer : C

Question. ORTHODOX
(a) Revolutionary
(b) Heretical
(c) Anarchist
(d) Generous

Answer : B

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Question. TAKES OFF
(a) Travels
(b) Falls
(c) Explodes
(d) Lands

Answer : D

Question. NIGGARDLY
(a) Hastily
(b) Lavishly
(c) Likely
(d) Gorgeously

Answer : B

Question. MELODIOUS
(a) Harmonious
(b) Tuneless
(c) Odious
(d) Mellifluous

Answer : C

Question. ADVANCED
(a) Progressed
(b) Outpaced
(c) Receded
(d) Retarded

Answer : D

Question. ENLIGHTEN
(a) Slander
(b) Bemoan
(c) Darken
(d) Befog

Answer : D

Question. EXCEPTIONAL
(a) Great
(b) Occasional
(c) Common
(d) Absorbing

Answer : C

Question. ZEAL
(a) Disinterest
(b) Apathy
(c) Carelessness
(d) Hatred

Answer : B

Question. DESECRATION
(a) Consecration
(b) Discouragement
(c) Despondency
(d) Expectation

Answer : A

Question. SHIMMERING
(a) Gloomy
(b) Glimmering
(c) Refreshing
(d) Repining

Answer : A

Question. FAR-FETCHED
(a) Wise
(b) Prudent
(c) Familiar
(d) Realistic

Answer : D

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Question. SALIENT
(a) Correct
(b) Insignificant
(c) Central
(d) Convenient

Answer : B

Question. DORMANT
(a) Strong
(b) Humble
(c) Quick
(d) Active

Answer : D

Question. CAMOUFLAGE
(a) Hide
(b) Reveal
(c) Disguise
(d) Pretended

Answer : B

Question. LATENT
(a) Primitive
(b) Evident
(c) Potent
(d) Talented

Answer : B

Question. AMPLE
(a) Meagre
(b) Quantitative
(c) Sufficient
(d) Tasty

Answer : A

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given bold word. 

Question. APPARENT
(a) Illegible
(b) Hidden
(c) Mysterious
(d) Remote

Answer : B

Question. ALIEN
(a) Native
(b) Domiciled
(c) Natural
(d) Resident

Answer : A

Question. FUTILE
(a) Upright
(b) Costly
(c) Eminent
(d) Worthy

Answer : D

Question. AUDACIOUS
(a) Meek
(b) Cowardly
(c) Mild
(d) Gentle

Answer : B

Question. ARROGANT
(a) Simple
(b) Timid
(c) Civilized
(d) Modest

Answer : D

In the following questions choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Question. APOCRYPHAL
(a) Authentic
(b) Dubious
(c) Unsubstantiated
(d) Fictitious

Answer : A

Question. REPEL
(a) Attend
(b) Concentrate
(c) Continue
(d) Attract

Answer : D

Question. APALLING
(a) Shocking
(b) Consoling
(c) Scaring
(d) Horrifying

Answer : B

Question. JEST
(a) Gravity
(b) Grim
(c) Genial
(d) Sport

Answer : A

Question. CURTAIL
(a) Lengthen
(b) Shorten
(c) Entail
(d) Close

Answer : A

Question. APPLAUD
(a) Praise
(b) Loud
(c) Censure
(d) Acclaim

Answer : C

Question. JADE
(a) Defend
(b) Grasp
(c) Cheer
(d) Harass

Answer : C

Question. APPRECIATION
(a) Appraisal
(b) Antipathy
(c) Admiration
(d) Assessment

Answer : B

Question. PACIFY
(a) Threaten
(b) Challenge
(c) Quarrel
(d) Enrage

Answer : D

Question. APPARENT
(a) Ambiguous
(b) Clear
(c) Visible
(d) Conspicuous

Answer : A

In the following questions, choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word.

Question. ATHEIST
(a) Rationalist
(b) Theologist
(c) Believer
(d) Ritualist

Answer : C

Question. GIGANTIC
(a) Weak
(b) Fragile
(c) Slight
(d) Tiny

Answer : D

Question. ILLICIT
(a) Liberal
(b) Intelligent
(c) Lawful
(d) Clear

Answer : C

Question. CALLOUS
(a) Sensitive
(b) Soft
(c) Kind
(d) Generous

Answer : A

Question. ENIGMATIC
(a) Simple
(b) Reticent
(c) Plain
(d) Nervous

Answer : A

Question. ABUNDANT
(a) Short
(b) Limited
(c) Petty
(d) Meagre

Answer : D

Question. HARASS
(a) Reward
(b) Praise
(c) Flatter
(d) Relieve

Answer : D

Question. CHARMING
(a) Insolent
(b) Indignant
(c) Repulsive
(d) Handicapped

Answer : C

Question. GRUESOME
(a) Attractive
(b) Beneficial
(c) Gracious
(d) Amicable

Answer : C

Question. DESPISE
(a) Appease
(b) Flatter
(c) Admire
(d) Appreciate

Answer : C