Free practice on Vocabulary for Class 6, following the Cameroon primary school curriculum (English subsystem). Every answer is explained, so a parent who is not sure of the answer can still help.
Enrich your writing with variety. Synonyms let you avoid repeating. Antonyms sharpen contrast. In an argument you use both to strengthen your point.
| Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|
| important | essential, vital, crucial | trivial, minor |
| beautiful | lovely, gorgeous, pretty | ugly, unattractive |
| fast | quick, rapid, swift | slow, sluggish |
| clever | smart, sharp, wise | dull, foolish |
Prefixes attach to the START of words to change meaning. un- (not), re- (again), pre- (before), dis- (opposite), mis- (wrong), sub- (under), pro- (for), anti- (against).
| Prefix | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| un- | not | unhappy |
| re- | again | rewrite |
| pre- | before | preview |
| dis- | opposite | disagree |
| mis- | wrongly | misspell |
| sub- | under | submarine |
| anti- | against | antisocial |
Suffixes attach to the END and can change the word's part of speech. -ly (adverb), -ness (noun), -ful (full of), -less (without), -able/-ible (can be), -er (person who).
| Suffix | Effect | Example |
|---|---|---|
| -ly | makes adverb | quickly, softly |
| -ness | makes noun | kindness, softness |
| -ful | full of | helpful, careful |
| -less | without | careless, useless |
| -able | can be | readable, comfortable |
| -er | person | teacher, writer |
The prefix 'dis-' in 'disagree' means:
Answer: B. not
Disagree = not agree.
Add a prefix to make the opposite of 'possible'.
Write your answer, then check below.
Answer: impossible
The prefix im- makes the opposite: impossible.
Choose the word that means 'one who teaches':
Answer: B. teacher
The suffix -er can mean 'a person who does something'.
Choose the synonym of 'ancient'.
Answer: B. very old
Choose the antonym of 'generous'.
Answer: B. stingy
A generous person gives freely; a stingy person does not.
'The rain destroyed the bridge.' Which word means the same as 'destroyed'?
Answer: B. ruined
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