Exploring Synonyms and Antonyms

What are synonyms?

• Words with the same or similar meanings

• Words used in the past

• Words that sound the same

• Words with opposite meanings

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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

Can adverbs have synonyms?

• Yes, all parts of speech can have synonyms

• No, adverbs cannot have synonyms

• Only adjectives and nouns can have synonyms

• Yes, but only in rare cases

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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 part of speech can have synonyms?

• Only adjectives

• All parts of speech

• Nouns, verbs, and adjectives

• Only nouns and verbs

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Why is context important when choosing a synonym?

• To impress the reader with vocabulary

• To avoid changing the original meaning

• To make the sentence longer

• To ensure the synonym fits the sentence structure

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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

Why can't 'expire' and 'die' be used interchangeably?

• Because 'expire' is only used for objects

• Because 'die' implies a biological end

• Because they have different connotations

• Because 'expire' is a more formal term

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What are antonyms?

• Words that sound alike

• Words with opposite meanings

• Words with the same meaning

• Words with no relation

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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 is an antonym for 'happy'?

• Joyful

• Pleased

• Sad

• Excited

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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 antonym of 'open'?

• Wide

• Ajar

• Closed

• Unlocked

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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 does the context of a word refer to?

• The part of speech the word belongs to

• The dictionary definition of the word

• The surrounding words that give the word meaning

• The number of syllables in the word

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Why is it important to consider the background of a word when choosing an antonym?

• To increase word count

• To follow grammar rules

• To make the text more complex

• To ensure the antonym fits the sentence's tone

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5