(5 fill in the gaps with the opposites of the
words in brackets.
1 timothy can't make decisions easily, he is
(decisive)
2 maggie is far too to be a teacher.
(patient)
3 don't believe what he says: he's ..
(honest)
4 you cannot depend on him to help you with your
work; he is totally (responsible)
5 although he is fifty years old, he still behaves like a
child. everyone agrees that he is
(mature)
6 cathy made some remarks about
ann's new dress. (sensitive)
To solve this task, we need to find the opposite of the word "decisive." The opposite of decisive is indecisive, which means having difficulty in making decisions. Therefore, the correct answer is "indecisive."
2 Maggie is far too (impatient) to be a teacher.
Here, we are looking for the opposite of the word "patient." The opposite of patient is impatient, which means lacking patience or being unable to wait. Thus, the correct answer is "impatient."
3 Don't believe what he says: he's (dishonest).
In this sentence, we need to find the opposite of the word "honest." The opposite of honest is dishonest, which means not telling the truth or lacking integrity. Therefore, the correct answer is "dishonest."
4 You cannot depend on him to help you with your work; he is totally (irresponsible).
To find the opposite of the word "responsible," we need to look for a word that describes someone who is not reliable or trustworthy. The opposite of responsible is irresponsible, which means not taking responsibility or being careless. Hence, the correct answer is "irresponsible."
5 Although he is fifty years old, he still behaves like a child. Everyone agrees that he is (immature).
Here, we are searching for the opposite of the word "mature." The opposite of mature is immature, which means not fully developed or lacking in emotional or intellectual maturity. So, the correct answer is "immature."
6 Cathy made some remarks about Ann's new dress. (Insensitive).
In this sentence, we need to find the opposite of the word "sensitive." The opposite of sensitive is insensitive, which means not considering or understanding the feelings of others. Thus, the correct answer is "insensitive."
Overall, understanding opposites is important as it helps us develop a better understanding of words and their meanings. By knowing the opposites of words, we can enhance our vocabulary and communication skills.