Word Relationships Grade 6

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What is a cause/effect relationship?

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A cause/effect relationship shows how one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect). For example, 'Fire causes Smoke.'

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. For example, 'Car' is a synonym for 'Automobile.'

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What does connotation mean?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning. For example, 'Assertive' has a positive connotation compared to 'Aggressive.'

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What does the prefix 'tele-' mean?

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The prefix 'tele-' means 'far' or 'distance.' For example, 'Telescope' is an instrument used to see distant objects.

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What does the root 'audi' mean?

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The root 'audi' means 'hear' or 'listen.' For example, 'Audible' refers to sounds that can be heard.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. For example, 'Happy' is an antonym of 'Sad.'

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What is a homonym?

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A homonym is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning. For example, 'Bat' (the animal) and 'Bat' (the sports equipment).

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What is a prefix?

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A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning. For example, 'Un-' in 'Unhappy' means 'not.'

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning. For example, '-ful' in 'Joyful' means 'full of joy.'

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' For example, 'Time is a thief.'