1. Today we will review how to determine synonyms and antonyms

2. What are synonyms?  Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meaning  The words means the same thing!

3. What are antonyms?  Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.  The words are different!

4. How can I remember?  Synonym and Same both start with an S  Antonym is the opposite!

5. How do you figure it out?  1. Read the word in the question ONLY.  2. Think about what it means.  3. Double Check: Is the question asking for a Synonym or Antonym?  4. Look at ALL of your choices and think about what they mean.  5. Choose the best option.

6. Let’s Practice!  1. Read the word in the question ONLY.  2. Think about what it means.  3. Double Check: Is the question asking for a Synonym or Antonym?  4. Look at ALL of your choices and think about what they mean.  5. Choose the best option. Read the following sentence: Sharks are wild animals. What word means the opposite of wild? A) friendly B) quick C) domestic D) funny C) domestic

7. More Practice! Which word means the same as nervous? A) Excited B) Anxious C) Disappointed D) Happy B) Anxious  1. Read the word in the question ONLY.  2. Think about what it means.  3. Double Check: Is the question asking for a Synonym or Antonym?  4. Look at ALL of your choices and think about what they mean.  5. Choose the best option.

8. Practice Makes Perfect!  1. Read the word in the question ONLY.  2. Think about what it means.  3. Double Check: Is the question asking for a Synonym or Antonym?  4. Look at ALL of your choices and think about what they mean.  5. Choose the best option. Read the following sentence: Whale sharks often appear at the water’s surface. Which word is the opposite of surface? a. Bottom b. Top c. Sure d. Middle

9. Keep going! What is the opposite of the word increase? a) improve b) intelligent c) decrease d) undo  1. Read the word in the question ONLY.  2. Think about what it means.  3. Double Check: Is the question asking for a Synonym or Antonym?  4. Look at ALL of your choices and think about what they mean.  5. Choose the best option. c) decrease

10. Last One  What is a synonym for the word labor?  A) Labrador  B) Repair  C) Harbor  D) Work  1. Read the word in the question ONLY.  2. Think about what it means.  3. Double Check: Is the question asking for a Synonym or Antonym?  4. Look at ALL of your choices and think about what they mean.  5. Choose the best option. D) Work

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