Antonyms and Synonyms

What do these words have in common? Angry and Mad

• They both mean the same thing.
• They have different meanings.

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What is another word for big?

• Small
• Tiny
• Giant
• Fast

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Give an example of a synonym. 

• Hot and Cold
• Sad and Happy
• Quiet and Loud
• Fast and Quick

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Explain what an antonym is. 

• Two words that mean the same thing.
• Two words that are opposite. 
• Words that begin with the same letter.
• Two words that have the same sound. 

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Why is it important to learn about antonyms and synonyms?

• You can expand your vocabulary. 
• You learn about comparing and contrasting two words.
• You can improve your sentences.
• All of the above.

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What is a synonym for hot?

• cold
• wet
• dry
• scorching

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What is a antonym for fast?

• quick
• slow
• square
• curious

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What is a synonym for happy?

• sleepy
• sad
• glad
• tired

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What is a antonym for mean?

• angry
• nice
• rude
• mad

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What is a antonym for hot?

• cold
• wet
• dry
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