Synonnyms/Antonyms
What does a synonym mean?
A word that means the same or almost the same as another word.
This type of sentence tells something and ends with a period.
What type of sentence is this?
Declarative
What are the subject and the predicate?
Subject: what/who the sentence is about
Predicate: what the subject does
Arch
Graph
Arch - main/ruler
Graph - something written or drawn
Identify nouns and adjectives in the sentence below.
The ancient castle stood on the steep hill.
Nouns: castle, hill
Adjectives: ancient, steep
What does an antonym' mean?
A word that means the opposite of another word.
What type of sentence is this?
“Can you help me find my backpack?”
Interrogative
Is the sentence below a complete sentence or a sentence fragment? Why?
"Running through the forest.”
Sentence fragment
It is missing a subject
What does 'ensure' mean?
To make sure something happens.
Write a sentence using the word below: Make sure it clearly determines the meaning of the word.
Word: paragraph
Possible answer:
I wrote 5 paragraphs for my persuasive essay.
What is a synonym of nonessential?
a) necessary
b) optional
c) required
d) important
B
What type of sentence is this?
“Wow, that roller coaster was amazing!”
Exclamatory
The sentence below is a sentence fragment that is missing _______________.
The Muslims during the Classical Age of Islam
a predicate
Pencils are made from a soft, shiny __________ that comes from a type of rock.
1) calligraphy
2) graphic
3) autograph
4) graphite
4) graphite
Write a sentence using the word below. Make sure it clearly determines the meaning of the word.
Word: unusual
Possible answer:
It’s very unusual to have a no-homework day!
What is an antonym of squeaky?
a) silent
b) noisy
c) slippery
d) rough
A
Create an imperative sentence using the word below
word: candy
possible answer:
Don't eat too much candy.
Correct the run-on sentence below by turning into two sentences.
The philosophers taught many students their ideas spread across Greece and Rome.
The philosophers taught many students.
Their ideas spread across Greece and Rome.
The __________ ruled the kingdom alone, making all the important decisions by themselves.
1) hierarchy
2) matriarch
3) monarch
4) patriarch
3) Monarch
Create a sentence using the words below. Make sure the sentence clearly determines the meaning of the word.
Verb: encouraged
Adverb: strongly
Possible answer:
My parents strongly encouraged us to finish our homework before bedtime.
Write an synonym and an antonym of the word unpleasant
possible answers:
1. synonyms: uncomfortable, awful, nasty
2. antonyms: joyful, awesome
Create a interrogative sentence using the words below.
Words: Byzantine empire, Muslims
Possible answer: The Byzantine Empire and the Muslims fought each other during the Battle of Yarmouk.
Correct the run-on sentence below by turning into two sentences.
The Crusaders marched to Jerusalem they fought in many battles along the way.
The Crusaders marched to Jerusalem.
They fought in many battles along the way.
Create a declarative sentence using the word below.
Word: biography
Possible answer:
I read a biography of Harriet Tubman, which told the story of her life and brave deeds.
Write 'n' above the nouns and 'adj' above the adjectives. Draw an arrow from each adjective to the noun it describes.
The powerful caliph ruled over a vast kingdom from his grand, luxurious castle.
Nouns: caliph, kingdom, castle
adjectives: powerful, vast, grand, luxurious
(Your teacher will show the arrows.)