Clear Opposites Practice: Complementary Antonyms (Alive–Dead) for Class 6 

This Grade 6 worksheet helps students understand complementary antonyms—pairs of words that represent complete opposites with no middle state, such as “alive–dead” and “on–off.” Learners practice identifying and using these antonyms in real-life contexts to strengthen vocabulary and logical thinking.

Why Complementary Antonyms Matter in Grammar? 

Complementary antonyms represent absolute contrasts. For Grade 6 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It helps students understand clear either–or word relationships. 
2. It improves logical reasoning and sentence interpretation. 
3. It strengthens vocabulary through meaningful contrasts. 
4. It builds accuracy in both reading and writing.

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five structured exercises designed for step-by-step learning:

Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students identify whether statements correctly show opposite meanings.

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
Students sort word pairs into complementary antonyms and not antonyms.

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students choose the correct antonym based on context.

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students select the correct antonym that best completes each sentence.

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students correct sentences using appropriate antonyms.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

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

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
Complementary Antonyms
alive – dead
open – closed
true – false
on – off
full – empty
start – finish
win – lose
pass – fail
enter – exit
present – absent

Not Antonyms
big – large
hot – warm
fast – quick
early – soon
begin – start
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. empty 
2. true 
3. open 
4. start 
5. empty 
6. on 
7. true 
8. dead 
9. open 
10. win 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Answers 
1. c) off 
2. a) empty 
3. c) false 
4. d) closed 
5. b) finish 
6. a) on 
7. b) dead 
8. c) closed 
9. a) full 
10. d) true 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (Sample Answers) 
1. The answer is true. 
2. The glass is full. 
3. The plant is dead. 
4. The light is on. 
5. The fan is off. 
6. The shop is open. 
7. The game will start after it finishes. 
8. The bottle is full. 
9. The story is true. 
10. The flower is blooming. 

Help your child master clear opposites and strengthen vocabulary with engaging antonym practice. 

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