Exploring Synonyms and Antonyms with an Online Thesaurus

What are synonyms?

• Words used in cooking

• Words that sound the same

• Words with similar meanings

• Words with opposite meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What are antonyms?

• Words with opposite meanings

• Words with no relation

• Words used in science

• Words with similar meanings

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is a synonym for 'tasty'?

• Luscious

• Spicy

• Bland

• Flavorless

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Why is it important to choose the right synonym?

• To use more difficult words

• To improve sentence meaning

• To confuse the reader

• To make sentences longer

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What color were the closest synonyms marked as in the thesaurus?

• Green

• Yellowish-orange

• Red

• Blue

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What should you add before 'appetizing donut'?

• The

• An

• Some

• A

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Why might some synonyms not fit well in a sentence?

• Because they are too long

• Because of the sentence structure

• Due to the context of the sentence

• Because they are outdated

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What should a writer consider when choosing a synonym?

• The color of the words in a thesaurus

• The number of syllables in the words

• The overall meaning and tone of the sentence

• The popularity of the words

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of the following is an antonym for 'tasty'?

• Savory

• Unappetizing

• Flavorful

• Delicious

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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

What does 'bland' mean?

• Extremely tasty

• Slightly sweet

• Lacking flavor

• Very spicy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4