Synonyms (Lesson 1 Day 2)

Synonyms

Open Ended

What is a synonym? Share your own definition.

Example: A synonym describes _____.

Vocabulary

• A foe is an enemy. | If something is vast, it is huge.

• A prank is a trick. | Drowsy means the same as sleepy.

• If you are absent, you are missing. | If you are feeble, you are weak.

• An annual event is a yearly one. | A reply is an answer.

• If something is sturdy, it is strong. | When you purchase something, you buy it.

Synonyms and Sentences

Read each sentence. One of the vocabulary words we have been learning about will fit in each sentence. Choose the best option.

Multiple Choice

Once a year, Sara has an _____ checkup.

• annual

• feeble

• study

• reply

Multiple Choice

It costs ten dollars to _____ a ticket.

• foe

• purchase

• absent

• feeble

Multiple Choice

Seth did not _____ to the question.

• drowsy

• prank

• annual

• reply

Multiple Choice

The _____ table could hold the heavy pot.

• sturdy

• feebl

• drowsy

• prank

Multiple Choice

The teacher has a cold and will be _____ today.

• purchase

• absent

• feeble

• annual

Multiple Choice

The opposite of a friend is a _____

• foe

• prank

• annual

• reply

Multiple Choice

The newborn bird was too _____ to fly.

• absent

• feeble

• sturdy

• vast

Multiple Choice

Ron plans to play a _____ on his sister.

• purchase

• feeble

• sturdy

• prank

Multiple Choice

The _____ mall was the largest anyone has ever seen.

• feeble

• vast

• sturdy

• foe

Multiple Choice

The kitten grew _____ and soon fell asleep.

• drowsy

• prank

• annual

• absent

Vocabulary Review

• A foe is an enemy. | If something is vast, it is huge.

• A prank is a trick. | Drowsy means the same as sleepy.

• If you are absent, you are missing. | If you are feeble, you are weak.

• An annual event is a yearly one. | A reply is an answer.

• If something is sturdy, it is strong. | When you purchase something, you buy it.

Open Ended

Use one of the vocabulary words in a new sentence.

foe - vast - purchase - drowsy - absent

prank - feeble - annual - sturdy - reply