Opposites- verbs.

By Berni | August 1, 2006

Complete the sentence by using the opposite word to the one in brackets.

It is important that you learn the words in the sentence and not in isolation as the opposite of a word often depends upon it’s context.

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1. [Multiple choice]

The council has decided to …… 1,000 homes in the area. (BUILD)

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. defend
  • 2. refuse
  • 3. demolish (correct)

2. [Multiple choice]

I need to ….. my belt. (TIGHTEN)

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. loosen (correct)
  • 2. simplify
  • 3. lower

3. [Multiple choice]

The decision to ….. the town, was not an easy one. (ATTACK)

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. withdraw
  • 2. demolish
  • 3. defend (correct)

4. [Multiple choice]

I was surprised that she ….. his proposal of marriage. (ACCEPTED)

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. refused (correct)
  • 2. deteriorate
  • 3. forbid

5. [Multiple choice]

They went to the bank to ….. the cash. (DEPOSIT)

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. withdraw (correct)
  • 2. reward
  • 3. deny

6. [Multiple choice]

‘ I ….. to see that boy.’ said the father. (PERMIT)

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. deny
  • 2. abandon
  • 3. forbid (correct)
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