Exploring Shades of Meaning in Language

What are synonyms?

• Words that are spelled differently but mean the same thing

• Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings

• Words that have opposite meanings

Which word is the weakest in terms of coldness?

• Freezing

• Chilly

• Cold

• Icy

Which word is the strongest in terms of coldness?

• Cool

• Cold

• Chilly

• Freezing

Which word is the weakest in terms of describing beauty?

• Stunning

• Beautiful

• Pretty

• Gorgeous

Which word is the strongest in terms of describing beauty?

• Pretty

• Gorgeous

• Beautiful

• Nice

Which word is the weakest in terms of size?

• Big

• Large

• Huge

• Giant

Which word is the strongest in terms of size?

• Large

• Small

• Giant

• Big

How would you feel after trying out for a team for two years and finally getting in?

• Content

• Glad

• Thrilled

• Happy

How would you feel if you dropped a sandwich on the floor?

• Devastated

• Indifferent

• Miserable

• Upset

When would you stop bringing a jacket to school?

• When it's warm

• When it's hot

• When it's cold

• When it's freezing