Synonyms and Antonyms

What is a synonym?

• words that have similar meanings

• words that are opposites or have different meanings

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What is an antonym?

• words that are similar in meanings

• words that are opposite or have totally different meanings

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word could be a SYNONYM for the underlined word in the phrase?

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• finish

• review

• know

• change

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word could be a SYNONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

rip the paper

• wrap

• fold

• tear

• toss

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Which word could be an ANTONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

a crowded room

• quiet

• busy

• loud

• empty

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which could be a SYNONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

shut the window

• open

• close

• wash

• leave

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Which word could be an ANTONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

a safe thing to do

• harmless

• smart

• dangerous

• boring

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which word could be an ANTONYM for the underlined word in this phrase?

feeling better

• improved

• worse

• well

• silly

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Which word could be an ANTONYM for the underlined word in this sentence?

I want to order a pizza with a thin crust.

• narrow

• thick

• buttery

• hot

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Which word could be an SYNONYM for the underlined word in this sentence?

Draw a ring around each noun in the box.

• circle

• jewelry

• square

• line

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C