Understanding Synonyms and Meanings

Teacher Melinda introduces grade six students to synonyms, recapping their importance in enhancing writing, speech, and comprehension. She provides examples like 'maximum' and 'most', 'reluctant' and 'unwilling', and more. An interactive activity follows, encouraging students to identify synonyms in sentences. The lesson concludes with encouragement to practice using synonyms for better language skills.

What is the primary benefit of understanding synonyms?

• Improving mathematical skills

• Developing artistic abilities

• Enhancing writing, speech, and comprehension

• Learning new languages

Which word is a synonym for 'maximum'?

• Few

• Some

• Most

• Least

What is a synonym for 'reluctant'?

• Unwilling

• Willing

• Happy

• Eager

Which pair of words are synonyms?

• Sufficient and Enough

• Sufficient and Less

• Enough and Little

• Sufficient and Scarce

What does 'vacant' mean?

• Crowded

• Full

• Occupied

• Empty

Which word is synonymous with 'muscular'?

• Robust

• Fragile

• Weak

• Delicate

What is a synonym for 'adversity'?

• Success

• Luck

• Misfortune

• Fortune

What does 'anonymous' mean?

• Famous

• Known

• Recognized

• Unknown

Which word is a synonym for 'disperse'?

• Assemble

• Scatter

• Collect

• Gather

What does 'edible' mean?

• Inedible

• Consumable

• Toxic

• Poisonous