Review: Synonyms and Antonyms and Context clues

Review

Synonyms

A word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.

ex. shut is a synonym of close

ex. bossy and controlling

Multiple Choice

Which is the pair of synonyms?

• Open and shut

• End and finish.

• Afraid and confident.

Antonyms

Words or phrases that have opposite meanings.

ex. Powerful has the antonym weak.

ex. empty and full

Multiple Choice

Which words are antonyms?

• Big and large

• Unique and Common

• Small and short

Context Clues

Hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

Multiple Select

I am running late and have to leave in three minutes. Can you just tell me the condensed version of the story?

Condensed means...

• More detail

• Short

• Long