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Name ______________________ Antonyms Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Select the best antonym from the word box to replace each underlined word in the clues below. Complete the puzzle with the antonyms. Across 2. The veterinarian said our turtle was very healthy . 5. The audience was very rude 8. We were happy when our friend moved away. 9. Please do not walk in the auditorium. 10. The speaker was very dull . Down 1. I prefer the dark colored shirt. 3. Please close the door when you leave. 4. An elephant is a small animal. 6. Their flight arrived early . 7. I always cry when I read that book 11. Nights in the desert can be very warm . Bonus: Write an antonym for each of the following words. 1. ugly _______________________ 6. vast _________________________ 2. permit ______________________ 7. pessimistic _______________________ 3. petty _______________________ 8. quiet _________________________ 4. rarely _______________________ 9. allow _________________________ 5. modern ______________________ 10. excess __________________________ Word Box late open cool sick polite laugh sad light large exciting run Copyright ©2004 T. Smith Publishing. All rights reserved. Antonym Crossword Puzzle Item 4320 www.tlsbooks.com

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Page 1: Antonyms Crossword Puzzle - · PDF fileName _____ Antonyms . Antonyms . are words that have . opposite. meanings. Select the best antonym from the word box to replace each underlined

Name ______________________

Antonyms Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Select the best antonym from the word box to replace each underlined word in the clues below. Complete the puzzle with the antonyms.

Across 2. The veterinarian said our turtle was very

healthy.5. The audience was very rude8. We were happy when our friend moved

away.9. Please do not walk in the auditorium.

10. The speaker was very dull.

Down 1. I prefer the dark colored 3. Please close the door whe4. An elephant is a small an6. Their flight arrived early.7. I always cry when I read

11. Nights in the desert can b

Bonus: Write an antonym for each of the following words.1. ugly _______________________ 6. vast _______________2. permit ______________________ 7. pessimistic _________3. petty _______________________ 8. quiet ______________4. rarely _______________________ 9. allow _____________5. modern ______________________ 10. excess _____________

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Antonym Crossword PuzzleItem 4320

Word Box

late open cool sick

polite laugh sad light large

exciting run

shirt.n you leave.imal.

that booke very warm.

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Antonyms answer key

Across 2. The veterinarian said our turtle was very

healthy.5. The audience was very rude8. We were happy when our friend moved

away.9. Please do not walk in the auditorium.

10. The speaker was very dull.

Down 1. I prefer the dark colored shirt.3. Please close the door when you leave.4. An elephant is a small animal.6. Their flight arrived early.7. I always cry when I read that book

11. Nights in the desert can be very warm.

Bonus: Write an antonym for each of the following words. Note- the answers provided are only examples, words may have more antonyms than shown here. 1. ugly beautiful, pretty 6. vast limited, small2. permit deny, forbid 7. pessimistic optimistic, hopeful3. petty important, significant 8. quiet loud, noisy4. rarely commonly, normal, often 9. allow forbid, refuse5. modern old, ancient 10. excess lack, insufficient, dearth

Word Box

late open cool sick

polite laugh sad light large

exciting run

Copyright ©2004 T. Smith Publishing. All rights reserved. www.tlsbooks.com

Antonym Crossword Puzzle 1 Answer KeyItem 4320