Read the following passage and write the antonym or synonym of the words as directed.
Set 2
Books are men’s best friends in life. You may have many good friends, but you do not find them when you need them. They may not always come to you with sympathy. Some may prove true or some may prove false and do you much harm. But books are always ready to be your side. Some books will make you laugh; some others will give you much pleasure. Again some books will bring new knowledge and ideas. They are your ever friends throughout your life.
Words: a. friend (antonym); b. need (antonym); c. sympathy (synonym); d. prove (synonym); e. false (antonym); f. harm (antonym); g. laugh (antonym); h. pleasure (synonym); i. bring (synonym); j. idea (synonym).
Answer
Set 2: a. enemy/foe b. needless c. pity d. affirm e. true f. benefit/help
g. cry/weep h. joy/delight i. fetch j. impression/concept
মনোয়ারুল ইসলাম, সহকারী অধ্যাপক, ঢাকা স্টেট কলেজ, ঢাকা