Opposite of Verbs Notes, Quizzes & Revision
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Opposites: Opposite of Verbs
Subject: English β’ Topic: Opposites β’ Subtopic: Opposite of Verbs
Age: 6 (Kenya) β simple grammar notes with pictures and activities.
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that shows an action. Examples: run, sit, eat.
The opposite of a verb is another action that means the other thing. We call these antonyms.
Common verbs and their opposites
Come β Go
π β‘οΈ β β¬
οΈπ
Example: "Mama, come here." β "No, go there."
Sit β Stand
πͺβ¬οΈ β π§β¬οΈ
Example: "Sit down." β "Stand up."
Open β Close
πͺπ β πͺπ
Example: "Open the door." β "Close the door."
Start β Stop
βΆοΈ β βΈοΈ
Example: "Start the game." β "Stop the game."
Push β Pull
π§ββοΈβ‘οΈ β β¬
οΈπ§ββοΈ
Example: "Push the door." β "Pull the door."
Laugh β Cry
π β π’
Example: "She laughs." β "She cries."
Give β Take
π€²β‘οΈ β β¬
οΈπ€²
Example: "Give me the cup." β "Take the cup."
Sleep β Wake (wake up)
π΄ β π
Example: "He sleeps." β "He wakes up."
How to use opposites in sentences
- Use the verb to show the action: "I run."
- Use the opposite verb to show the other action: "I walk." (run β walk)
- Make short sentences: "She sits." / "She stands."
Activities (Try these with a teacher or parent)
- Match: Draw a line from the verb to its opposite.
Sit β Go | Stand β Come | Open β Close
- Fill in the blank:
1) I ____(open/close) the book. (opposite: close)
2) Please ____(come/go) here. (opposite: go) - Say aloud: Ask your parent to show actions and you say the opposite word (fun game!).
Tips for teachers and parents (Kenyan classrooms)
- Use local examples: "Run to the field" / "Walk back to the house".
- Use actions in a song or a short play to show opposites.
- Keep sentences short and show the action with your body for clarity.