Synonyms
What is are synonyms?
Two or more words that mean basically the same thing
What are antonyms?
Antonyms are two words that have opposite meanings.
What does it mean to stay on topic?
a) talking about the same subject that the group is talking about
b) answering questions that are not related to the subject
a) talking about the same subject that the group is talking about
What are multiple meaning words?
a) words that have the same name but mean different things (ex: bowl and bowl)
b) two different words that mean the same thing (ex: jump and hop)
a) words that have the same name but mean different things (ex: bowl and bowl)
What is a synonym for glad?
happy
pleased
What is an antonym for happy?
Are cats and kittens the same topic?
yes
Name two meanings of the word "bat"
the sports equipment you use for baseball
and
a nocturnal animal with wings
What is a synonym for cold?
chilly
freezing
What is an antonym for small?
big
large
If someone says, "This summer I am going to the coast," what is an on-topic comment or question you can make?
anything about summer or the coast
Name two meanings of the word "clip"
to cut
and
an object that holds paper together
Is "mad" a synonym for "excited" ?
no
Is "huge" an antonym for "big" ?
If your teacher is talking about multiplication, is that a good time to talk about what you ate for lunch? Why or why not?
No, because it is distracting from learning and confusing to others. This seems like a thought to think but not say right now.
Name two meanings of the word "wave"
when you move your hand to greet someone
and
the way the ocean moves
What is a synonym for tired?
sleepy
exhausted
What is an antonym for empty?
full
If you know someone likes video games, what are two questions you can ask them that are on topic?
What is your favorite video game?
What do you like about video games?
Have you ever played _____?
Do you want to play video games with me this weekend?
Name two meanings of the word "trip"
a vacation
and
to fall down