Opposites: Adjectives
Practise common opposite adjectives in 30 prompts, followed by sentence writing. Includes suggested answers on a separate page.
What’s in the worksheet?
- 30 opposite-adjective prompts
- Extra sentence-writing practice
- Suggested answers on page 2
Recall opposites for 30 common adjectives, then write five sentences using words from selected pairs. The answer notes highlight how the opposite can change with the meaning of words such as old, light and right.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Print the task on page 1 and retain page 2 for checking. Learners need a notebook for the five extra-practice sentences. Decide whether the first attempt is independent recall or supported vocabulary review.
- Use hot → cold to establish the task. Let learners complete the list, marking uncertain words for later discussion.
- Compare answers and discuss meaningful alternatives. Contrast old people with old objects, light bags with light colours, and right as correct with right as a direction.
- Choose five adjective pairs and write one sentence for each pair, using either adjective as instructed. Ask partners to check that the intended meaning is clear.
Support and extension
For support, provide a mixed word bank for a smaller section of the list. For an extension, ask learners to write a contrasting second sentence for each chosen pair. Accept the valid alternatives noted in the key rather than treating one opposite as correct in every context.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
