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Class - VII [Grammar Giggle] Chapter–15 (Synonyms and Antonyms)

Chapter–15 (Synonyms and Antonyms)

Let’s Tune Up

Write two synonyms and two antonyms of the following words. (Page no.84)

1. ability

2. silent

3. precious

4. mistake

5. admit

Ans:

Synonyms

Antonyms

1. capability, capacity

2. mute, speechless

3. beloved, costly

4. omission, error

5. reveal, confirm

6. approve, accord

7. agree, affirm

8. tiredness, exhaust

9. educate, explain

10. memorize, study

A. Write the correct synonyms of the following. (Page no.85)

1. admire 2. haughty 3. eminent 4. adequate 5. allow

6. command 7. economical 8. lucky 9. humility 10. concise

Ans:

1. adore

2. arrogant

3. famous

4. enough

5. admit

6. order

7. inexpensive

8. fortunate

9. modesty

10. short

B. Use synonyms of the underlined words to make sentences of your own. (Page no.85)

1. Mamta has the capability to be a doctor.

________________________________________________________

2. The story was shortened in the textbook.

________________________________________________________

3. The guru delivered a very didactic sermon on Teachers' Day.

________________________________________________________

4. Development in communication has improved trade in our country.

________________________________________________________

5. Many beneficent donors helped to maintain the school.

________________________________________________________

Ans:

1. Mamta has the ability to be a doctor.

2. The story was abridged in the textbook.

3. The guru brought a very instructive sermon on Teachers' Day.

4. Growth in communication has enriched trade in our country.

5. Many beneficent donors helped to support the school.

C. Tick the correct antonym for each word in capitals. (Page no.86)

1. DISTINCT marked definite hazy

2. CONFRONT face avoid encounter

3. DISPATCH sleepy tired delay

4. SHABBY untidy ragged clean

5. APPROXIMATELY defeat accurately collapse

Ans:

1. hazy

2. avoid

3. delay

4. clean

5. accurately

D. Add prefixes to form antonyms of the following. (Page no.87)

1. guide ____________________

2. honest ____________________

3. comfortable ____________________


4. appropriate ____________________

5. proper ____________________

Ans:

1. misguide

2. dishonest

3. uncomfortable

4. inappropriate

5. improper

E. Write antonyms of the following words. (Page no.87)

1. criticize ____________________

2. plentiful ____________________

3. meagre ____________________

4. thrifty ____________________

5. condemn ____________________

Ans:

1. praise

2. scarce

3. compliment

4. worthless

5. compliment






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