Synonyms/Antonyms
What is a synonym for Cold?
Chilly
1. An animal
2. Something you use to hit a ball with
Bat
The WISE teacher gave the students good advice. It seemed he knew everything!
What are the context clues? Give the definition of the word wise.
Context clues: good advice; knew everything
Definition: Smart
If the prefix RE means again, what does REDO mean?
To do again
Josh put on his pajamas and HIT THE HAY. What does HIT THE HAY mean?
To go to bed/To go to sleep
What is an antonym for Cold?
Hot; Warm
1. Animal (rodent)
2. Computer tool
Mouse
Walking across the street without looking is very RISKY.
Context clues and definition?
Context Clues: across the street without looking
Definition: Dangerous
If the suffix FUL = full of, what does POWERFUL mean?
Full of power
The teacher is talking so you better ZIP YOUR LIPS.
Stop talking/Be quiet
What is a synonym for Simple?
Easy
1. To look at for some time
2. An object that tells time
Watch
Florida is known for its TROPICAL weather. Many people travel there to escape cold weather. Context clues and definition?
Context Clues: escape cold weather
Definition: Warm/Hot weather
If prefix UN = not, what does UNCLEAR mean?
Not clear
A simile compares two different things using what two key words?
Like or As
What is an antonym for Full?
Empty OR Hungry
What are two meanings for the word Cold
1. Cold weather
2. Sickness/Ill
After the harvest, we had an ABUNDANCE of apples. We had so many apples the baskets were overflowing! Context clues and definition?
Context Clues: So many apples; baskets overflowing
Definition: A lot; Many
If the prefix DIS = opposite of/not, what does DISAGREE mean?
To not agree
Come up with your own simile!
My brain is as smart as a scientist
My nose can smell like a bear
My heart is as big as an elephant
What is a synonym and antonym for Shut (e.g., he shut the door).
What are two meanings of the word Wave?
1. To say 'hi' or 'bye' to someone
2. Wave in the ocean
The plane DESCENDED until it reached the ground. Context clues and definition?
Context Clues: reached the ground
Definition: Moved down
If the suffix NESS means being/with, what does ILLNESS mean?
Being ill/sick
What is the best part about being in 5th Grade?
Answers will vary.