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Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Caloocan City

ENGLISH 2
Quarter 3 – Week 3
Recognizing Words That Have The Same Meaning and
Opposite Meaning
MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Recognize that some words may have the same or almost the
same meaning (synonyms) and opposite meaning (antonyms)
EN2VIIIc-13.1 and EN2VIIIc-13.2.

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Recognize that some words may have the same or almost

the same meaning (synonyms) and opposite meaning
(antonyms) EN2VIIIc-13.1 and EN2VIIIc-13.2.

This module was designed and intended to all Grade Two

learners.

In order to enjoy this module, kindly observe the following rules:

1.Parents must guide their children in using this module.

2.Follow carefully all given instructions in each activity.

3.Analyze all the given lessons.

4.Apply all knowledge that you have learned in answering the

post test.
 In this lesson, the learners should be able to:
1.Recognize that some words may have the same
meaning (synonyms) and opposite meaning
(antonyms).
2. Gain clearer understanding that words may have
the same meaning(synonyms) and opposite meaning
(antonyms).

DIRECTIONS: Encircle the word that has the same meaning

with the word below each picture.
big jolly
small sad
1. huge 4. happy

pretty sacred
ugly loving
2. beautiful
messy 5. blessed
tidy
3. dirty
DIRECTIONS: Encircle the word that is opposite to the
meaning of the word below each picture.
fat
loud slim
silent
3. thin
1. quiet girl
man
coward 4. boy
great man
baby
2. hero old
5. young
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 Visual Thinking Approach:
Cline Words
DIRECTIONS: Use the following synonyms to create a word cline
for the word BIG. Remember, to choose the correct word by
the strength of its description, The least descriptive word should
be at the bottom.
gigantic big
huge

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Read the given story and take a look at the underlined

words.
Ever since EJ, was a little boy he loved to do small things
to help others. He helped her mother in doing household chores with
joy. He felt glad every time he had done something good not only
for her mother but for everyone.

EJ was afraid of the dark. He used to sleep with bright lights on in

his room. It made him feel brave. But in spite of his weakness, he
always finds ways to be strong when his help is needed most.
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⮚ Here are the underlined words in the story.

SET A

SET B

little small afraid brave

happy joy dark bright

Based on the pictures, what can you say about the words in SET A
and SET B ?
SET A – are words that have the same or almost the same meaning
(synonyms).
SET B - are words that have the opposite meaning (antonyms).

Activity 1.1

Synonyms are words with the same meaning or almost the

same meaning.

DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Encircle the word

that means the same (synonym) as the underlined word.

1. They sing national anthem courteous rude

with respect.

2. Mother gave me a gift. new present

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3. The bay is stout . big fat

4. The church is a holy place. sacred ordinary

5. Christmas is the merriest saddest most joyful

time of the year.
Activity 1.2
Antonyms are words with opposite meaning.
DIRECTIONS: Choose the correct antonym of the underlined
words from the words in the box. Write your answer inside
the clouds.
hate disobey under dull
sobs

1. The class is lively.

2. Mother follows traffic rules.

3. The lion growls.

4. The dog jumped over the fence.

5. Children love to clean the community.

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 Activity 1.3
DIRECTIONS: Study the pairs of pictures and the pairs of words
beside them. Write SYNONYMS if the pair of words means the
same and ANTONYMS if they have opposite meaning.

1. starving - hungry

2. heavy - light
v

3. hard - soft

4. angry - mad

5. road - street

Synonyms are words that are similar, or have a related

meaning. They can be lifesavers when you want to avoid repeating
the same word over and over. Also, sometimes the word you have in
mind might not be the most appropriate word, which is why finding
the right synonym can come in handy.

Antonyms are words that have opposite meaning.

Using antonyms as a context clue for word meaning is a great help.

The function of antonyms, in both speech and writing, is important
because they highlight or emphasize the main idea of a text or
speech.
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 Word Bank: Character Charade
DIRECTIONS: Identify either the synonym or the antonym of the
underlined words by using picture clues. Choose your answer
inside the box. Write your answer on the space provided after
the sentence.
1. The fox is quick. __________
long enemy

2. The day is hot. _________________ warm famous

yelling shut
3. The baby closed the door. _______
sad fast
4. Rizal Park is a historical place. _____
dull last
5.The boy is shouting. ______________

DIRECTIONS: Read the following sentences and find either the

synonym or the antonym of the underlined word. Write the
letter of the correct answer on the space provided.

_____ 1. The monkeys are playful.

a. cheerful b. hateful

_____ 2. I am afraid of the clown.

a. messy b. scared

_____ 3. The family prays together.

a. asks b. sings

_____ 4. Grandfather shows them how to plant flowers.

a. teaches b. watches
_____ 5. Father is tired from work.
a. energetic b. mad
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Critical Thinking
Write on the board all the
words that have the same
meaning in the story.

Write on the board all the

words that have opposite
meaning in the story.

1. Do you think EJ is a
good boy?

1. If you we’re EJ, would

you do the same thing
to your mother and to
others? Why?

MARY ROSE S. CALAMAYAN

Writer
Validated by:
IRENE BANIQUED RODORA DE LUNA JESSCA INOCANDO MARY GRACE BUBAN

DR. CHRISTIAN JAY Y. ILAGAN

Education Program Supervisor in English

REFERENCES
Department of Education. Most Essential Learning Competencies Year 2019. Manila,
Philippines, 2019.
Santos, Rizalina. Ripples: English Language Arts and Skills. Meycauayan, Bulacan:
Trinitas Publishing Inc., 2003.
Basa Pilipinas Teacher's Guide Grade 2 English, 2016
Basa Pilipinas Supplementary Outlines for Multigrade Classes (Grades 1&2) English
Quarter 3 (Even Cycle)

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 ENGLISH 2
Quarter 3 – Week 3
Module in Recognizing Words That Have The Same Meaning and Opposite Meaning

SHEET
NAME: _____________________________ GRADE: _______ SECTION:________
PRETEST :

Looking Back:

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Activity 1.1

Activity 1.2

Activity 1.3

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Check Your Understanding

Post Test

Reflection

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