Opposites at Work: Academic Antonyms for Class 5 

This Grade 5 English grammar worksheet helps learners explore antonyms for academic words like ‘increase’ and ‘accept’. Through matching, true/false checks, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple-choice questions, and sentence rewriting, students practice identifying opposites in context. These activities build vocabulary, grammar accuracy, and confidence in CBSE English. 

Why Antonyms Matter in Grammar? 

1. Teaches learners how opposites shape meaning. 
2. Builds vocabulary variety for writing and exams. 
3. Strengthens comprehension and critical thinking skills. 
4. Encourages precise sentence formation with contrasting words. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
Students match academic words to their correct antonyms. 

✔️ Exercise 2 – True or False 
Learners judge whether antonym statements are correct. 

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences using the correct antonym word. 

🔄 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Learners select the right antonym to complete sentences. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences using antonyms for given words. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
Possible – Impossible 
Clear – Confusing 
Certain – Uncertain 
Agree – Disagree 
Active – Passive 
Present – Absent 
Permanent – Temporary 
Early – Late 
Simple – Complex 
Positive – Negative 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. True 
5. True 
6. False 
7. True 
8. False 
9. False 
10. False 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. observe 
2. express 
3. identify 
4. finalize 
5. follow 
6. contain 
7. review 
8. analyze 
9. reward 
10. recognize 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) decrease 
2. c) reject 
3. c) shrink 
4. a) forbid 
5. b) subtract 
6. b) lower 
7. c) worsen 
8. a) exclude 
9. c) exit 
10. a) up 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
1. The teacher ‘criticized’ the student. 
2. The students ‘forgot’ the lesson. 
3. The plan was ‘disapproved’ by the committee. 
4. The results were ‘inaccurate’. 
5. The explanation was ‘incomplete’. 
6. The answer was ‘incorrect’. 
7. The instructions were ‘unclear’. 
8. The students were ‘unconfident’ during the test. 
9. The teacher gave a ‘negative’ remark. 
10. The temperature ‘decreased’. 

Help your child master antonyms with engaging Class 5 grammar practice. 

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