Name
1
Date
Word
Meaning
Examples
similar
synonym:
An orange is similar to a
sim•i•lar
alike
tangerine because they have the
same shape and color, and they
adjective
almost the same
similar
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antonym:
different
similar
are both sweet-tasting citrus
fruits.
My cousin and her dog look
similar because they both have
brown eyes, big smiles, and
blonde hair.
Verbal Practice (Think-Pair-Share-Write):
On the first day of school, many students arrive with similar (noun: backpacks; athletic shoes).
Writing Practice (Think-Write-Pair-Share):
It’s great to have friends with interests in (noun: music; sports; video games)
(noun: books; pets; outdoor activities)
2
Word
that are
Meaning
similar
Examples
benefit
synonym:
One benefit of living near
ben•e•fit
advantage
school is that you can walk and
noun
and
to mine.
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get some exercise instead of
something
drive in rush hour traffic.
good or useful
benefit
beneficio
you get from
An important benefit of being
something
bilingual is being able to listen
and dance to music in two
different languages.
Verbal Practice (Think-Pair-Share-Write):
One benefit of owning a pet is having a playmate when you are (adj: bored, lonely, alone).
Writing Practice (Think-Write-Pair-Share)
Two (plural noun) benefits of using a laptop or tablet to write in class are being able to
(base verb: search) access data and check spelling more easily.
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