Question

antonyms choose the word from this unit that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the boldface word or expression in the phrase. write that word on the line. use a dictionary if necessary. 1. demolish an old shopping center 2. signed the book with his real name 3. used a permeable plant container 4. handled the matter with surprising inelegance 5. gave an incoherent statement to reporters

Explanation:

To solve these antonym questions, we analyze each boldface word:

1. demolish an old shopping center

• "Demolish" means to destroy or tear down. Its antonym (from typical vocabulary units) is construct (to build).

2. signed the book with his real name

• "Real" (in the context of a name) is contrasted with a "pseudonym" (a fake name). So the antonym is pseudonym.

3. used a permeable plant container

• "Permeable" means allowing substances (like water) to pass through. Its antonym is impermeable (not allowing passage).

4. handled the matter with surprising inelegance

• "Inelegance" means lack of grace or refinement. Its antonym is elegance.

5. gave an incoherent statement to reporters

• "Incoherent" means unclear or illogical. Its antonym is coherent (clear and logical).

Answer:

s:

1. construct
2. pseudonym
3. impermeable
4. elegance
5. coherent