week Six- Speech work - consonants /k/ and /g/. Grammar - Sentences topic: Synonyms, antonyms, and idiomatic expressions - JSS2 English language Past Questions and Answers - page 3

What does the idiom “break a leg” mean?

Which word is the antonym of “happy”?

What are synonyms?

Which of the following pairs are antonyms?

Idiomatic expressions are phrases that:

Fill in the Gap Questions:

1. The ___________ of "big" is "small."
2. "She's feeling under the weather" is an example of an ___________ expression.
3. "Fast" and "speedy" are ___________ because they have similar meanings.
4. In the sentence "He's as cool as a cucumber," the phrase "cool as a cucumber" is an ___________ expression.
5. "Hard" and "soft" are ___________ because they have opposite meanings.

Fill in the Nearest in Meaning:

1. He was feeling ecstatic after receiving the good news.
2. The teacher's instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
3. Sarah's new haircut completely transformed her appearance.
4. The athlete exhibited remarkable agility during the competition.
5. Despite the setback, he remained resolute in his determination to succeed.

Fill the Opposite in Meaning :

1. The room was stiflingly hot with no ventilation.
2. Her cheerful demeanor brightened everyone's mood.
3. The company's profits plummeted after the economic downturn
4. The novel's protagonist was portrayed as a courageous and fearless leader.
5. His apathetic attitude towards his studies resulted in poor academic performance.

Identify the idiomatic expression::

1. He's always the life of the party, effortlessly entertaining everyone around him.
2. Despite the challenges, she decided to take the bull by the horns and pursue her dreams.
3. After the long journey, they finally reached their destination, but it was a piece of cake for them.
4. He tends to beat around the bush instead of addressing issues directly.
5. When it comes to public speaking, she's a fish out of water.