Identifying and using synonyms and antonyms

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Identifying and using synonyms and antonyms © 2007 www.teachit.co.uk

Super synonyms A synonym is a word which has a similar meaning to another. For example, some synonyms for the word sad might be grumpy or gloomy. Thesauruses are filled with synonyms. ... © 2007 www.teachit.co.uk

Super synonyms Take an adverb: cheerfully Can you think of some synonyms for the word cheerfully? happily optimistically ... © 2007 www.teachit.co.uk

Can you find synonyms for the following adverbs? nosily angrily quietly gently carefully thoughtfully selfishly Find a pair of synonyms for each word. Underline the most interesting and original adverb you have used. © 2007 www.teachit.co.uk

Amazing antonyms An antonym is a word which is opposite to another – an opposing word choice. For example, some antonyms for the word sad might be happy or glad. So, to recap… Words that are similar to each other are called synonyms. Words that are opposite to one another are called antonyms. ... © 2007 www.teachit.co.uk

Can you find antonyms for the following adverbs? nosily angrily quietly gently carefully thoughtfully 7. selfishly Find a pair of antonyms for each word. Underline the most interesting and most original adverb. © 2007 www.teachit.co.uk

Thinking and learning points Where is the best place to find antonyms and synonyms? Why should we try to use antonyms and synonyms? How might they help your writing? ... © 2007 www.teachit.co.uk