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Antonyms & Synonyms

Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their antonyms (opposites) and synonyms (words with similar meanings), using synonym and antonym relationships to refine vocabulary and improve precision in writing

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Question 1 of 3

Which word is the best synonym for "happy" that shows the strongest feeling?

Question 2 of 3

Which word is an antonym of the word “generous”?

Question 3 of 3

Which word is an antonym of "generous"?

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What a child can do after this Skill

Generate synonyms and antonyms for given words and explain subtle differences between synonyms, e.g. happy/joyful/ecstatic differ in intensity
Use a thesaurus to find synonyms and select the most precise word for a given context, e.g. choosing 'sprinted' rather than 'ran' to convey speed
Replace overused words in writing with more precise synonyms and explain how the substitution changes the tone or emphasis

Curriculum standards this Skill teaches

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.5 — Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in…
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5 — Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in…
Eng.App2.Y6.Word.2 — Synonyms and antonyms

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