Synonyms
What is the definition of a synonym?
It is a word with the same or similar meaning.
What is the definition of antonym?
It is a word that means the opposite of another word.
Dog!
Presents are hidden in every room of the house. I gather all of the presents and put them under the Christmas tree.
What does "gather" mean?
a. spill b. collect c. chase
B. Collect
I open my mouth and let out a gasp. The present is just what I wanted.
Gasp means:
a. yawn b. quick breath c. whisper
b. quick breath
What is a synonym for NICE?
kind, friendly, giving, generous
What is an antonym for mean?
nice, kind, friendly
The splat meowed and knocked things off the countertops.
Cat
After watching a movie, my friend wants to leave. I insist that he stays to watch another movie.
Insist means:
a. demand b. like c. help
A. Demand
My brother likes to steal my toys, so I try to avoid him.
Avoid means:
a. look for b. stay away from c. play with
b. stay away from
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I always try to avoid_______________________.
What is a synonym for tired?
exhausted, sleepy, lethargic, lazy
What is a antonym for hot?
freezing, cold, chilly, frigid
I used a blob blob to clear the snow from the sidewalk and it went so fast because the motor worked great!
Snow blower
I made a mistake when I typed my shopping list, so I had to edit it.
Edit means:
a. fix b. grab c. rip
A. Fix
Everyone laughed as the amusing dog chased his tail.
Amusing means:
a. scared b. tiny c. funny
c. funny
What is a synonym for dog?
pup, puppy, pooch, canine
What is an antonym for easy?
I like putting pake in my drink to make it nice and cold.
Ice
I notice there is a big present under the tree with my name on it.
In this sentence, Notice means:
a. hurry b. see have
B. see
He became drowsy after the long car ride home and fell asleep.
Drowsy means:
a. excited b. sad c. tired
c. tired
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_____________ makes me feel drowsy.
What is a synonym for cat?
kitty, feline, kitten
What is an antonym for young?
old, ancient, aged
I use boom boom on my skin on sunny days to prevent sun burn.
sun screen
I want to open the present. I am curious to know what it is.
Curious means:
a. interested b. happy c. confused
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I am curious about__________________.
Santa was heading home but got totally disoriented and ended up at the South Pole instead! He needed both Rudolph and GPS to find his way back.
Disoriented means:
a. sad b. lost & confused c. wrong
b. lost & confused
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The bus driver was disoriented because_________