What is a synonym?
A synonym is a word that has the same or
almost the same meaning as another word.



              Examples:
                big- large
                cold-chilly
What is a synonym for mad?

a. happy
b. angry
c.   smart
The answer is…
   b. angry!

   Good job!
What is an antonym?
 An antonym is a word that means the
      opposite of another word.



             Examples:
              happy-sad
               hot-cold
What is an antonym for big?

a. little
b. giant
c. cold
The answer is…
    a. little!

   Fantastic!
Now it’s your turn!
          1.   Read the following sentences.

2. Replace the underlined word with either a synonym
                or antonym of that word.
Sentence 1:
The student was silent during class.




  What is a synonym for silent?
Sentence 2:
  The room was very bright.



What is an antonym for bright?
Sentence 3:
The frog jumped into the pond.




What is a synonym for jumped?
Sentence 4:
  The towel was very wet.



What is an antonym for wet?
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  • 2.
    What is asynonym? A synonym is a word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word. Examples: big- large cold-chilly
  • 3.
    What is asynonym for mad? a. happy b. angry c. smart
  • 4.
    The answer is… b. angry! Good job!
  • 5.
    What is anantonym? An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word. Examples: happy-sad hot-cold
  • 6.
    What is anantonym for big? a. little b. giant c. cold
  • 7.
    The answer is… a. little! Fantastic!
  • 8.
    Now it’s yourturn! 1. Read the following sentences. 2. Replace the underlined word with either a synonym or antonym of that word.
  • 9.
    Sentence 1: The studentwas silent during class. What is a synonym for silent?
  • 10.
    Sentence 2: The room was very bright. What is an antonym for bright?
  • 11.
    Sentence 3: The frogjumped into the pond. What is a synonym for jumped?
  • 12.
    Sentence 4: The towel was very wet. What is an antonym for wet?
  • 13.
    Now you knowall about synonyms and antonyms!
  • 14.
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