Opposites in Action: Formal vs Informal Antonyms for Class 6 

This Grade 6 worksheet helps students understand antonyms in both formal and informal contexts. Learners explore how words like “buy” and “purchase” or “leave” and “depart” relate in meaning, and how antonyms can differ depending on usage style. 

Why Formal vs Informal Antonyms Matter in Grammar? 

Understanding formal and informal antonyms helps students use language appropriately in different contexts. For Grade 6 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It builds awareness of word choice in formal and everyday communication. 
2. It improves vocabulary with both simple and advanced word forms. 
3. It strengthens understanding of opposites and synonyms together. 
4. It enhances writing skills for different situations like school work and conversation. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five structured exercises designed for effective grammar learning: 

Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students identify whether word pairs show correct opposite or same meanings. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} 

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
Students classify word pairs into antonyms and not antonyms based on meaning. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students choose the correct antonym from given pairs to complete each sentence. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students select the correct antonym to complete sentences meaningfully. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences by replacing highlighted words with their correct antonyms. 

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – True / False 
1. False 
2. False 
3. True 
4. True 
5. True 
6. False 
7. True 
8. True 
9. True 
10. True 

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 

Antonyms: 
open / closed 
up / down 
in / out 
early / late 
arrive / depart 
enter / exit 
give / receive 
build / destroy 
lend / borrow 
win / lose 

Not Antonyms: 
help / assist 
start / finish 
ask / question 
begin / start 
buy / purchase 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. exit 
2. depart 
3. receive 
4. destroy 
5. finish 
6. close 
7. end 
8. catch 
9. stop 
10. leave 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Answers 
1. b) depart 
2. a) end 
3. d) destroy 
4. a) exit 
5. c) finish 
6. b) receive 
7. c) close 
8. d) stop 
9. c) throw 
10. d) depart 

Exercise 5 – Rewritten Sentences 
1. The teacher will begin the class in the morning. 
2. He will enter the room when the bell rings. 
3. The show will start in the evening. 
4. The workers will build the old bridge. 
5. She will give a gift from her friend. 
6. The shop will open at 9 a.m. 
7. The boy will catch the ball to his friend. 
8. We will arrive from the station at 6 a.m. 
9. They will continue the meeting after lunch. 
10. The train will depart at the platform on time. 

Help your child build strong vocabulary and learn how to use formal and informal word choices effectively with this practical grammar worksheet. 

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