Opposites
Look at the sentences below. Alter the meaning of the sentence by changing the word in brackets to it’s opposite. Remember you will need to put the word in its correct form.
Example:
Question:
Sarah had to admit she had made a mistake.
Answer:
deny
1. [Text]
Are you ok? You seem so (relaxed)!
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. tense (correct)
2. [Text]
After three attempts she (accepted) his offer of marriage.
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. rejected (correct)
3. [Text]
There has been a (rise) in house prices over the past 12 months.
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. fall (correct)
4. [Text]
Barry needed to (loosen) the tap in order to get it working again.
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. tighten (correct)
5. [Text]
All smoking in public places is to be (permitted).
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. forbidden (correct)
6. [Text]
The judge said they should be (punished) for their actions.
Answers for Quiz [6].
- 1. rewarded (correct)
7. [Text]
The army (attacked) defiantly despite the losses to their numbers.
Answers for Quiz [7].
- 1. defended (correct)