WORD RELATIONSHIPS

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What is a word relationship?

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A connection between words that shows how they are related in meaning or usage.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'item/category' mean in word relationships?

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It refers to a specific object (item) and the broader group it belongs to (category). For example, 'Banjo' is an item that belongs to the category of 'instrument'.

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CCSS.L.K.5A

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What are synonyms?

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Words that have similar meanings. For example, 'happy' and 'joyful' are synonyms.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B

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What are antonyms?

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Words that have opposite meanings. For example, 'hot' and 'cold' are antonyms.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.K.5B

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What is a part/whole relationship?

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A connection where one word is a part of something larger. For example, 'wheel' is a part of a 'car'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'cause/effect' mean in word relationships?

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It describes a relationship where one event (cause) leads to another event (effect). For example, 'rain' (cause) leads to 'wet ground' (effect).

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is an example of a synonym relationship?

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'Fast' is to 'quick' as 'slow' is to 'sluggish'.

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CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is an example of an antonym relationship?

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'Light' is to 'dark' as 'happy' is to 'sad'.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What is the relationship between 'India' and 'Country'?

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'India' is an example of a 'Country'.

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CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the relationship between 'German' and 'Language'?

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'German' is an example of a 'Language'.

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CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A