Complete the following sentences using words opposite in meaning.

1. An airplane consumes more fuel while ascending than while ………………….

2. Peter is brave, but his brother is ………………..

3. Though he set out before dawn, he reached his destination only after ………………

4. Though Maria failed to qualify in the first two rounds, she ……………….. in the third one.

5. My application was accepted while his was ………………….

6. My friend often visits me, but I …………….. go to his house.

7. The police accused that he was ……………….., but he was able to convince the court that he was innocent.

8. Tigers are very common in Kerala, but lions are ……………..

9. While all others were asleep, the sick man lay ……………… all night.

10. He was willing to help me but I was rather …………… to accept his help.

Answers

1. An airplane consumes more fuel while ascending than while descending.

2. Peter is brave, but his brother is timid.

3. Though he set out before dawn, he reached his destination only after dusk.

4. Though Maria failed to qualify in the first two rounds, she succeeded in the third one.

5. My application was accepted while his was rejected.

6. My friend often visits me, but I seldom go to his house.

7. The police accused that he was guilty, but he was able to convince the court that he was innocent.

8. Tigers are very common in Kerala, but lions are rare.

9. While all others were asleep, the sick man lay awake all night.

10. He was willing to help me but I was rather unwilling to accept his help.