Vocabulary

What is a synonym?

• A word that sounds and means the same

• A word that has same or similar meaning

• A word that is opposite meaning

• a vegetable

What is an adjective?

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that has opposite meaning

• A word that means fruits

• A word or phrase that means the same

Why would an adjective be used in your sentences?

• To make the reading more interesting

• To be taller

• To show action in your writing

• To show you are smarter

What is an antonym?

• A word that means and sound the same

• A word that looks and sounds different

• A word that has more than one meaning

• A word that has opposite meaning

What is a synonym for enormous?

• small

• tiny

• huge

• little

choose the words that are antonyms

• Hot; burning

• small; tiny

• fascinating; interesting

• shiny; dull

choose the words that are synonyms

• huge; little

• massive; enormous

• in; out

• up; down

What are context clues?

• Clues within the context of reading

• A word to assist with defining meaning

• A phrase to help read better

• A word with similar meaning

why do we use context clues?

• To help read better

• to help to see better

• to assist with defining meaning of unknown words or reading

• to help dance better

Susie despised the book of choice in today's book club meeting. She would never read something so boring. What would the word despised mean?

• She loved the book

• she was impressed with the book

• she hated the book

• she ate the book