Exploring the World of Antonyms

What is an antonym?

• A word with multiple meanings

• A word opposite in meaning

• A word with a similar meaning

• A word that sounds the same

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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

How can understanding antonyms help you?

• By making you write faster

• By expanding your vocabulary

• By making you read louder

• By improving your handwriting

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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

Which of the following pairs are antonyms?

• Easy and simple

• Up and down

• Hot and warm

• Big and large

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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 signal word can help identify antonyms?

• And

• Or

• But

• So

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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

Which tool can help you find antonyms?

• Ruler

• Dictionary

• Calculator

• Notebook

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is an antonym for 'asleep'?

• Dreaming

• Resting

• Tired

• Awake

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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 is the opposite of 'throw'?

• Catch

• Drop

• Hold

• Push

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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 is an antonym for 'day'?

• Night

• Evening

• Afternoon

• Morning

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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 is the opposite of 'fast'?

• Slow

• Quick

• Speedy

• Rapid

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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

Which of the following pairs are antonyms?

• Hot and warm

• Dry and wet

• Easy and simple

• Big and large

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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