Synonyms/Antonyms
What is an antonym for the word FUTURE?
PAST
Mom was buying something at the grocery store. It was round and red and in the fruit section. What could it have been?
An apple
Bonus: What are other types of produce that are red?
A group of kids were talking about a new movie they saw. They discussed their favorite scenes and characters, when Billy shouted out "I like hot dogs!" Another kid said, "Well that was out of the blue!" What did he mean by that?
The comment was random and unexpected.
What are some different ways of measuring time?
Seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years
What is a synonym for the word RESCUE?
My sister got her birthday gift yesterday. It has two wheels and a small horn. What could it have been.
A bicycle.
Bonus: what is a bicycle with THREE wheels called?
Jill had been working on her math homework for hours. She didn't think she could calculate one more problem. She looked at her mom and asked, "Can we just call it a day?" what did she mean by that?
How do we measure time in a day OTHER THAN minutes and hours? What are some other words we use?
Morning, afternoon, evening, daytime, night time, dusk, dawn
What is an antonym for the word LEAD?
FOLLOW
There was an awful odor as we were driving down the highway. We soon saw somethin black with a white stripe down it's back. What could that have been?
A skunk
Bonus: What other animals do we sometimes see running across the street?
Jamie wanted to go to the pool, but her sister wanted to go to the park. Their mom said they have to agree because she is not going to drive to two different places. Jaime said" but Mom, we just don't see eye to eye on where to go!" What did she mean by that?
They didn't agree on where to go.
THINK ABOUT IT:
What time did you get up?
Go to bed?
What time do you eat your meals?
Answers will vary
What is an antonym for the word POSITIVE?
I am helping to cook dinner. While cutting this object, there was a strong, sharp odor that made my eyes water. What am I chopping ?
An onion
Bonus: How else could I help with dinner?
Eric failed his math test and had to stay after school for tutoring. He was upset and told his friend Eric about it. Eric said, "Don't worry man, I'm in the same boat." What did he mean by saying that?
Eric was in the same situation.
What are some phrases that tell you something will happen in the future?
Tomorrow, next weekend, next week, next month, next year
What is a synonym for the word HURRY?
RUSH
Jack got dressed and got ready to ride his bike to school. He carried something that would protect his head. What was he carrying?
A helmet.
Bonus: How else could we practice safety when riding our bikes?
My family is going on vacation and Mom wants to plan out activities for every hour of every day. Everyone else wanted to take things a little easier. Dad suggested, "Why don't we just play it by ear?" What did he mean by that?
Make up a plan as you go, instead of planning everything out.
What does the word "Simultaneous" mean?
To happen at the same time