Synonyms and Antyonyms

What is a synonym?

• an action word

• a word that has the SAME meaning as another word

• a word that means the OPPOSITE of another word

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is an antonym?

• a word that has the OPPOSITE meaning of another word

• a person, place, or thing

• a word that has the SAME meaning as another word

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

What is a synonym for help?

• assist

• hurt

• forget

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Pick the pair of antonyms:

• angry, mad

• big, tall

• messy, clean

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Write a synonym for the underlined word as it is used in context.

The students who arrived late told the teacher an implausible story about stopping to watch a UFO.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

I am feeling drowsy.

• angry

• confused

• happy

• sleepy

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

It is very hard to convince my brother. He is too obstinate.

• lazy

• stubborn

• angry

• strict

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Don't squander my time.

• use

• waste

• finish

• slow

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

The opposite of BENEFIT would be:

• Disadvantage

• Advantage

• Event

• Party

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

Q. Now find 3 synonyms for the word "Beautiful".

• Gorgeous

• Pretty

• Attractive

• Mysterious

• Loud

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A