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

3. Synonyms Antonyms Review

4. SameSynonyms Antonyms Opposite How to remember which one is which

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

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

8. We are singing a new song in chorus. The choir traveled to Europe to sing at the opera house. http://www.wou.edu/las/creativearts/music/images/choir1.g if S ynonyms

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

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11. We used flames to toast marshmallows. The blaze was so hot we could not get close to put it out. http://www.firewebdesigns.com/images/fire_02.jpg S ynonyms

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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28. 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.