SYNONYMS and ANTONYMS (describing character) A synonym is a word which means the same as another word: large and big are synonyms An antonym is a word which means the opposite of another word: nice and horrible are antonyms Ex.1) Match the adjectives (1-11) with their synonyms (A-K) Decide if each pair is positive or negative and write them in the chart Positive Negative _ _angry – furious angry A rational _ calm B shy _ _ vain C obstinate _ intelligent D conceited _ timid E clever selfish F furious impolite G egotistical irritable H amiable sensible I grumpy 10 stubborn J easy-going 11friendly K rude Ex.2) Find words which all mean ‘sad’ in this word search The synonyms are given in the box 1sad furious U P S E T K M N H A P A B V S L U F R H U V C I D E S O A T E I S E R Ex 3) Choose the correct antonym for each word timid A noisy B brave C obstinate D fine truthful A false B different C incorrect neat A messy C lazy B reliable miserable A active B cheerless C cheerful D dishonest D tidy D funny sensitive A impolite B upset C thick-skinned D angry modest A shy B conceited C selfish grumpy A contented B sensible C cross Ex D timid P I A I O L A Y W G N H L E T O E R O R O M H S Y B L E P I T I F U L miserable sensitive tearful gloomy pitiful vain unhappy 10 upset 11 mad 12 morose Ex.4) Complete the sentences with the words you selected in Ex.3) 1The _ man would not stop talking about himself Jack is not _ enough Ann sighed, feeling more _ than she had felt in days Ted tried to remain even though he had failed the test It would be _ of me to pretend that I enjoyed the evening He was very _ about his operation The world is a lovely, _ place D tired Ex 5) Choose the right option 1Enjoying other’s company: secretive / sociable Annoyed or impatient about something: irritated / contented Feeling things very intensely: _ sensitive/sensible Not polite to others: _ well-mannered / rude Relaxed in attitude to self and others: argumentative / easy-going KEY Ex 1) F J D E B G K I A 10 C 11 H Ex 2) U N H A P P S L U F R E T D E S A M I S E R Ex 3) B D 3A 4C P Y W A E T O R O A B 5C L G P L I O T O I M F Y U E L 6B 7A Ex 4) conceited thick-skinned contented cheerful Ex 5) sociable irritated sensitive rude dishonest brave messy easy-going