Learn Opposite Words | English for UKG PDF Download

Introduction

• Opposites are words that have completely opposite meanings. They are also called antonyms.
• Learning opposites helps us understand the world better and improves our vocabulary.

Common Opposites for UKG

• Hot - Cold:
  • Hot means something is very warm. Cold means something is not warm; it is chilly.
  • Examples: The sun is hot. Ice cream is cold.
    
• Big - Small:
  • Big means something is large or huge. Small means something is not big; it's tiny.
  • Examples: An elephant is big. A butterfly is small.
    
• Fast - Slow:
  • Fast means something moves quickly. Slow means something moves at a relaxed pace.
  • Examples: A car is fast. A tortoise is slow.
    
• Up - Down:
  • Up means going in a higher direction. Down means going in a lower direction.
  • Examples: The kite goes up. The ball falls down.
    
• Happy - Sad:
  • Happy means feeling joyful and cheerful. Sad means feeling unhappy or upset.
  • Examples: When you get a gift, you feel happy. When you lose a toy, you feel sad.
    
• Day - Night:
  • Day is the time when there is sunlight. Night is the time when it's dark.
  • Examples: We play during the day, and we sleep at night.
    
• Open - Close:
  • Open means something is not shut or locked. Close means something is not open; it's shut.
  • Examples: You can open a door and close it.
    
• In - Out:
  • In means going inside something. Out means coming outside something.
  • Examples: You go in the house, and then you come out to play.
    

Fun Activities to Learn Opposites

• Opposite Pairs Matching Game:
  • Create cards with pictures of opposites, and let your child match them (e.g., hot-cold, big-small).
• Opposite Storytime:
  • Read a simple story with opposites and ask your child to point them out (e.g., The bear is big, but the mouse is small).
• Opposite Charades:
  • Act out opposites and have your child guess what you are doing (e.g., walk fast, then walk slow).
• Opposite Song:
  • Sing a song about opposites together to make learning more fun.

Conclusion

• Learning opposites is an exciting way to build your child's vocabulary and understanding of the world around them.
• Keep practicing with your child through games, stories, and songs to reinforce these important concepts.