Antonyms and Synonyms

1. What do you understand about synonym? Use your own words.

1. What do you understand about antonym? Use your own words.

What is a synonym for help?

• forget

• leave

• assist

• make

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4C

CCSS.L.5.5C

1. Are these words synonym or antonym?

Smile

Grin

• synonyms

• antonyms

Choose a synonym for the highlighted word.

The farmers were very thankful for an abundant harvest they had last year. They really hope to get the same for this year.

• plentiful

• healthy

• scarce

• insufficient

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Choose an antonym for the highlighted word.

John was reluctant to swim because he felt so cold.

• excited

• hesitant

• worried

• ready

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

After the hurricane hit, that family was in a perilous situation as the flood threatened their lives.

What does perilous means in the sentence above?

• happy

• courageous

• dangerous

• frightened

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.RL.5.4

Choose an antonym for the underlined word.

Exhausted after a long day of work, she skipped dinner and went straight to the bed.

• tired

• weary

• refreshed

• pleased

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Mrs. Mary assigned a difficult project to her students.

Choose a synonym for the underlined word.

• easy

• moderate

• hard

• average

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does ‘frequently’ means?

• rarely

• seldom

• often

• never