Word Meaning

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What are homonyms?

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Words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Give an example of homonyms.

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Bat (the animal) and bat (a piece of sports equipment).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Give an example of synonyms.

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Big and huge.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Give an example of antonyms.

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Fat and thin.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What are homophones?

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Words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings and may have different spellings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

Front

Give an example of homophones.

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Meat (food) and meet (to encounter).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the relationship between 'near' and 'far'?

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They are antonyms.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is the importance of understanding synonyms in language?

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They enhance vocabulary and allow for more precise expression.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A