SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS
What is a synonym for “happy”?
glad, joyful
Question: In the sentence, “The arid desert made it hard to grow plants,” what does “arid” most likely mean?
Dry
Question: If John comes inside soaking wet with an umbrella, what can you infer about the weather?
Answer: It is raining
Who was the first President of the United States?
Answer: George Washington
Question: Which word is an adjective in this sentence: “The bright sun warmed the playground”?
Answer: Bright
What is an antonym for “cold”?
hot
Question: “She was elated when she received her award.” What does “elated” mean?
Answer: Very happy, excited
Question: Sarah brought a backpack, notebook, and pencils to school. What can you infer she is going to do?
Attend school or study
When do leaves usually change color in the year?
Answer: In the fall/autumn
Question: What adjective describes the dog in: “The small dog barked loudly”?
Answer: Small
Question: Give a synonym for “enormous.”
Huge, giant
Question: In the sentence, “The hasty child ran quickly to the playground,” what clue helps you understand “hasty”?
Answer: “Ran quickly”
Question: If a dog is barking loudly at the door, what might be happening?
Answer: Someone is at the door, or the dog wants attention
Why do people wear sunscreen?
To protect their skin from burning
Question: Fill in the blank with an adjective: “The _______ cake tasted delicious.”
Answer: Any descriptive word (e.g., chocolate, big, sweet)
Question: Give an antonym for “difficult.”
simple, easy
Question: “The doctor’s meticulous notes helped everyone understand the patient’s condition.” What does “meticulous” mean?
Answer: Careful, detailed
Question: Mia put on sunglasses and sunscreen before going outside. What can you infer about the day?
Answer: It is sunny or bright outside
What are letters that go before or after a word to change the meaning? For example Un- or -ly
Prefixes and suffixes
Question: Which adjective shows how many in this sentence: “She has three pencils in her bag”?
Answer: Three
Question: Give an antonym for “bright.”
dull
What are context clues?
Clues within the reading to help us guess the meaning
When Kayla gets home from school, she lays on the cough and needs time to unwind. What can we infer about her day?
It was a long and busy day
What do you call the story of a person’s life written by someone else?
Answer: A biography
Question: Identify the adjective that describes color in: “The blue jacket kept him warm.”
Answer: Blue