Academic Antonyms Worksheet for Class 5 [Printable PDF]

English grammar worksheet for Grade 5 – Antonyms for Academic Words (Increase, Accept) 

Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. For Grade 5 students, learning antonyms for academic words is an important skill that builds vocabulary, strengthens comprehension, and improves writing. This English grammar worksheet on Antonyms for Academic Words (Increase, Accept) helps learners explore how words like ‘increase, accept, expand, allow,’ and ‘add’ can be contrasted with their opposites. 

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What Is the Topic? 

Antonyms for academic words show how opposite meanings are used in formal contexts. Students learn to identify antonyms, understand their usage, and apply them correctly in sentences. For example: 
- ‘increase’ → decrease 
- ‘accept’ → reject 
- ‘expand’ → shrink 
- ‘allow’ → forbid 
- ‘add’ → subtract 

What’s in This Worksheet? 

1. Match the following words with their correct antonyms. 
2. True and false questions to check understanding of antonyms. 
3. Fill in the blanks with correct antonyms. 
4. Multiple choice questions to choose the right antonym. 
5. Sentence rewriting practice using antonyms. 

Definitions, Examples, Techniques, and Tips 

- ‘‘Increase’’: to make larger → opposite: decrease. 
- ‘‘Accept’’: to agree or receive → opposite: reject. 
- ‘‘Expand’’: to grow or stretch → opposite: shrink. 
- ‘‘Allow’’: to permit → opposite: forbid. 
- ‘‘Add’’: to include → opposite: subtract. 
- ‘‘Technique’’: Look at the sentence context to decide which antonym fits. 
- ‘‘Quick tip’’: Antonyms often change the meaning completely, so always check context. 

Why Is It Important to Learn This? 

Learning antonyms helps students expand vocabulary, avoid confusion, and make writing sharper. It strengthens comprehension and prepares students for exams where antonym questions are common. 

Where Will This Knowledge Help You? 

- In exams, where antonym-based questions test vocabulary. 
- In writing tasks, where antonyms make descriptions clearer. 
- In everyday communication, where antonyms help explain ideas precisely. 

How to Use This Worksheet? 

1. Attempt each exercise independently. 
2. Review the answer key in the exact worksheet order. 
3. Correct mistakes and practice regularly. 
4. Write your own sentences using antonyms. 

Important Tips and Tricks 

1. Always check if the antonym fits the sentence context. 
2. Remember that antonyms may differ slightly in meaning. 
3. Examiners expect correct usage, not just word replacement. 
4. For sentence rewriting, use antonyms naturally in context. 

Complete Answer Key 

Exercise No. 1 
- Possible → Impossible 
- Clear → Confusing 
- Certain → Uncertain 
- Agree → Disagree 
- Active → Passive 
- Present → Absent 
- Permanent → Temporary 
- Early → Late 
- Simple → Complex 
- Positive → Negative 

Exercise No. 2 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. True 
5. True 
6. False 
7. True 
8. False 
9. False 
10. False 

Exercise No. 3 
1. ignore 
2. express 
3. identify 
4. finalize 
5. follow 
6. contain 
7. review 
8. analyze 
9. reward 
10. recognize 

Exercise No. 4 
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 No. 5 
1. The teacher ‘‘punished’’ the student. 
2. The students ‘‘forgot’’ the lesson. 
3. The plan was ‘‘rejected’’ 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 ‘‘nervous’’ during the test. 
9. The teacher gave a ‘‘negative’’ remark. 
10. The temperature ‘‘decreased’’. 

By practicing antonyms for academic words, students learn how opposite meanings can change sentences. This Grade 5 English grammar worksheet on Antonyms for Academic Words builds confidence in vocabulary and comprehension skills. Keep practicing, and remember that antonyms make your language sharper and more effective. 

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