Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms are words that...

• have similar meanings.

• have opposite meanings.

• use figurative language.

• rhyme with each other.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Antonyms are words that...

• have similar meanings.

• have opposite meanings.

• use figurative language.

• rhyme with each other.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What do these words have in common?

Angry and Mad

• They have similar meanings.

• They have different meanings.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Are these two words synonyms or antonyms?

agree, disagree

• synonym

• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Which word is a synonym for the colored word?

The terrible storm caused much destruction in the town.

• big

• awful

• loud

• wonderful

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is a synonym for hot?

• cold

• scorching

• coffee

• freezing

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is a synonym for help?

• assist

• hurt

• forget

• work

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

What is an antonym of before?

• after

• at first

• beginning

• start

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Pick the pair of antonyms:

• giant, huge

• awake, asleep

• happy, glad

• messy, dirty

Tags

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

This word means "answer."

• reply

• apply

• replay

• comply

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CCSS.L.5.5C