Opposite Adjectives Worksheets for English Learners

Learning opposite adjectives is a fun and important step in building vocabulary. Words like big–small, hot–cold, and happy–sad help kids describe the world around them and understand differences. Opposite Adjectives Worksheets are a great way to make this learning exciting!

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Matching Opposite Adjectives Worksheet

  1. Look at the pictures and words. Draw a line to the matching opposite.

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2. Look at the pictures and words. Cut out the cards, then match each adjective with its opposite pair by gluing or placing them side by side.

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3. Look at the animals in the picture and the list of opposite adjectives at the bottom.

Step 1: Match each animal with the adjective that best describes it by writing the number in the circle next to the animal.

Step 2: Draw a line to connect the opposite words.

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Coloring Opposite Adjectives Worksheet

Color the pairs of pictures that show opposite adjectives using the same color.

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Fill in the Blank Opposite Adjectives Worksheet

  1. Write the missing letters to complete the opposite adjectives. Use the picture as a clue.

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2. Look at the pictures, and write the opposite adjectives in the word bank under the correct picture. 

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3. Look at each picture and the adjective next to it. Then, find and write the opposite adjective on the blank line below the picture. Use the clues in the images to help you!

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4. Read each sentence carefully. Fill in the blank with the correct opposite adjectives from the word bank blow. Each pair of opposite is used only once.

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Opposite Adjectives Scramble Words Worksheet

Look at each pair of pictures. The scrambled words below them are opposite adjectives. Unscramble each word and write it correctly on the line. 

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Trace the Opposite Adjectives Worksheet

Trace the adjectives below. Then, cut and match each adjective with its opposite pair by gluing or placing them side by side.

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Circle the Correct Opposite Adjectives Worksheet

Look at the pictures and read the phrase on each row. Circle the picture that shows the adjective mentioned in the phrase.

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Cut and Paste the Opposite Adjectives Worksheet

Cut out all the adjective cards. Then, sort and glue them into two groups: One for positive adjectives and one for negative adjectives. Make sure each pair of opposites is placed in the correct group.

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More about Opposite Adjectives Worksheet and Vocabulary

Understanding Opposite Adjectives for Kids

Opposite adjectives are word pairs that describe things in completely different ways, like hot and cold or big and small. Learning these opposites helps children understand differences and improve their language skills. It also makes it easier for them to describe objects, people, and feelings in everyday life. With the help of pictures, games, and simple examples, kids can quickly learn and remember opposite words in a fun and engaging way.

Learn more: List of Opposites of Adjectives with Pictures

Teaching Tips for Introducing Opposite Adjectives

Here are a few simple and fun ways to teach opposite adjectives to kids:

  • 🧸 Use real objects – Show a big ball and a small ball to explain size differences.

  • 🎨 Use pictures and visuals – Flashcards and worksheets make learning easier.

  • 🎭 Act it out – Let children act out happy, sad, hot, cold, etc.

  • 🧠 Ask questions – “Is this soft or hard?” “Is the cat fast or slow?”

With fun activities and clear examples, kids can easily grasp and enjoy learning opposite adjectives.

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