Word Study Practice Synonyms and Antonyms EQ – What are synonyms and antonyms? How can they help us understand text?

Synonyms Antonyms Review

SameSynonyms Antonyms Opposite How to remember which one is which

Directions: Tell if the words are synonyms or antonyms. Use the pictures and sentences as clues.

A ntonyms

He entered the dark building. Sue enjoyed the early morning light. A ntonyms

We are singing a new song in chorus. The choir traveled to Europe to sing at the opera house. if S ynonyms

The bus goes speedily. The turtle is plodding. A ntonyms

S ynonyms

We used flames to toast marshmallows. The blaze was so hot we could not get close to put it out. S ynonyms

The ferocious bull is angry. The bird is tame. A ntonyms

The hard rocks were by the beach. The pillow was soft. A ntonyms

The hippopotamus is immense. The mouse is small. A ntonyms

The generous man gave his money away to the poor. At the beginning, Scrooge was miserly. A ntonyms

S ynonyms

The affluent king gave to the needy. The impoverished people had no homes. A ntonyms

S ynonyms

The old dog is feeble. The giant insect is strong. A ntonyms

The tractor’s noise hurt our ears. The silence was relaxing. A ntonyms

The dinosaur is towering. The boy is short. A ntonyms

S ynonyms

Make up 2 examples of synonyms and 2 examples of antonyms. Each student will call out one pair of words and the class will guess their relationship.