Year 6 Comparison and Juxtaposition Exercise

Drag the words from the word bank to complete each sentence with the correct opposite words.

Character Traits

Outgoing Emma is always and , whereas her quiet brother is usually and .

cheerful
energetic
gloomy
lazy

Places

The city center is and , but the countryside is and .

bustling
noisy
peaceful
quiet

Weather Conditions

This morning was and , but by afternoon it became and .

freezing
cloudy
scorching
sunny

Buildings

The castle looked compared to the building that seemed rather .

ancient
massive
modern
tiny

Food Descriptions

The lemon tasted and , while the honey was and .

sour
tangy
sweet
smooth

Animals

The tortoise moved at a and pace, but the hare was and .

slow
steady
swift
careless

School Day

The beginning of the school day felt and , but the end was and seemed to go by .

boring
endless
exciting
quickly

Objects

The glass vase looked and , whereas the wooden box was and .

fragile
delicate
sturdy
solid

Classroom Behavior

During the test, Alex was and , but Sarah remained and throughout.

nervous
fidgety
calm
focused

Landforms

The and mountains contrast with the and plains below.

steep
rugged
flat
smooth