Today we will review
how to determine
between synonyms
and antonyms
What are synonyms?
 Synonyms are
words that have the
same or similar
meaning
 The words means
the same thing!
What are antonyms?
 Antonyms are words that have
opposite meanings.
 The words are different!
How can I remember?
 Synonym and
Same both start
with an S
 Antonym is the
opposite!
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.
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.
 Which word means the
opposite of fast?
 A) Quick
 B) Fierce
 C) Slow
 D) Fact
C) Slow
More 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.
 Which word means the
same as conclude?
 A) Emergency
 B) End
 C) Continue
 D) Start
B) End
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:
She knew that there were
abundant bamboo
pieces for both.
Which word is a synonym
for abundant?
a. Plentiful
b. Few
c. Tasty
d. Poor
Keep going!
 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.
What is the opposite
of the word
shallow?
a) Deep
b) Empty
c) Wide
d) Sweet
a) deep
Last One
 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.
 What is a
synonym for the
word narrow?
 A) wide
 B) thin
 C) sparrow
 D) nice
B) Thin
Independent Practice
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