Understanding Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms

The video tutorial introduces synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms, explaining their meanings and providing examples for each. Synonyms are words with similar meanings, antonyms have opposite meanings, and homonyms sound the same but have different meanings. The tutorial offers examples for each category to enhance understanding.

What is the primary characteristic of synonyms?

• They are spelled the same but pronounced differently.

• They have similar meanings.

• They sound the same but have different meanings.

• They have opposite meanings.

Which of the following pairs are synonyms?

• See, Sea

• Hot, Cold

• Town, City

• Day, Night

What is the main feature of antonyms?

• They have similar meanings.

• They sound the same but mean different things.

• They have opposite meanings.

• They are spelled the same but pronounced differently.

Which of the following pairs are antonyms?

• Boat, Ship

• Open, Close

• Sun, Son

• Hair, Hare

What is a defining trait of homonyms?

• They have opposite meanings.

• They sound the same but have different meanings.

• They are spelled differently but pronounced the same.

• They have similar meanings.

Which of the following pairs are homonyms?

• Blue, Blew

• Short, Tall

• Smile, Grin

• Wet, Dry

Which pair of words are not homonyms?

• Sun, Son

• Pear, Pair

• Jump, Leap

• Hair, Hare