Synonyms and Antonyms with Context Clues

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, 'happy' is a synonym for 'joyful.'

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. For example, 'hot' is an antonym for 'cold.'

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Give an example of a synonym for 'big'.

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An example of a synonym for 'big' is 'large.'

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Give an example of an antonym for 'fast'.

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An example of an antonym for 'fast' is 'slow.'

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a sentence or paragraph that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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How can you find synonyms using context clues?

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You can find synonyms by looking for words in the sentence that have similar meanings or by using the overall meaning of the sentence.

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How can you find antonyms using context clues?

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You can find antonyms by looking for words that indicate opposites, such as 'but,' 'however,' or 'on the other hand.'

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What is the synonym of 'small'?

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The synonym of 'small' is 'tiny.'

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What is the antonym of 'happy'?

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The antonym of 'happy' is 'sad.'

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Use the word 'bright' in a sentence and identify a synonym.

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The sun is very bright today. A synonym for 'bright' is 'shiny.'