Read the following paragraph and write the antonyms of the underlined words.
1. Third general: I’ve never (a) fought such a battle before.
Fourth general: I haven’t either. Until the (b) moment, I couldn’t believe that we would be able to defeat (c) the army of Puru.
Alexander: Yes, it has been a great (d) battle.
2. Second general: But their generals aren’t so good (a) as ours.
Alexander: If you mean they aren’t so brave (b) as the Greek generals, I don’t agree (c) with you. Second general: But they aren’t very skilful (d), Your Highness.
3. Alexander: The Indian generals are still following the old (a) methods of warfare. Their battle plans are faulty (b) and they depend too much upon their elephants. But as fighters they are wonderful. I have the highest (c) respect (d) for them.
4. Alexander: A soldier is not a soldier if he is not proud (a). I’m not angry (b) with him at all. He was not frightened (c) by the news of my victories (d) and refused to bow before me.
5. Alexander: Didn’t you reject (a) my proposal?
Puru: I did. I refused (b) to be your vassal. Alexander: Do you know that many kings have gladly (c) agreed to be my vassals?
Puru: I know that, and I also know that none of them is Puru.
First general: (softly (d) to the second General) He is, indeed, a very proud man.
6. Puru: I do, but that doesn’t make any difference (a) to me. I’m still the lawful (b) king of my country. Alexander: How shall L treat you?
Puru: As a king should treat another king.
Alexander: Puru, you are a brave man. I’m pleased (c) with you. I want to make friends with you. Will you be a friend (d) to me?
7. Puru you are a brave (a) man. I am pleased (b) with you.
