Fill in the blanks with the word opposite in meaning to the word underlined.

1. This surface is rough. We have to make it ………………. by using sand paper.

2. Only the rich can be extravagant. The poor need to be …………………

3. The judge condemned three of the prisoners to seven years’ imprisonment, while he ……………… two others.

4. You must be careful when you write. You make a lot of mistakes because you are ………………….

5. He admitted his mistake, but his friend ………………. it.

6. Though man is mortal, some of his actions are …………………

7. The soil in plains is fertile whereas the soil in deserts is ……………….

8. In the morning the sea was calm but it became very ……………. in the evening.

9. Kindness is admired but cruelty is ……………….

10. Though he has been appointed against a ………………… vacancy, he is hopeful of getting a permanent posting in the near future.

Answers

1. This surface is rough. We have to make it smooth by using sand paper.

2. Only the rich can be extravagant. The poor need to be frugal / thrifty.

3. The judge condemned three of the prisoners to seven years’ imprisonment, while he acquitted two others.

4. You must be careful when you write. You make a lot of mistakes because you are careless.

5. He admitted his mistake, but his friend denied it.

6. Though man is mortal, some of his actions are immortal.

7. The soil in plains is fertile whereas the soil in deserts is barren.

8. In the morning the sea was calm but it became very rough in the evening.

9. Kindness is admired but cruelty is despised.

10. Though he has been appointed against a temporary vacancy, he is hopeful of getting a permanent posting in the near future.