Compound words
What are compound words?
Two words joined together to make a new word.
What are synonyms?
Words with the same or similar meanings.
What are antonyms?
Words with opposite meanings.
What are homonyms?
Words that sound the same or are spelled the same but have different meanings.
What is the compound word for “home + work”?
Homework
What is a synonym for happy?
joyful / glad
What is the antonym of hot?
cold
What are homophones?
Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings (e.g. two, too, to).
Choose the correct spelling:a) skate board b) skateboard c) skatbord
skateboard
What is a synonym for big?
large
What is the antonym of new?
old
What are homographs?
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings or pronunciations (e.g. tear in eye vs. tear paper).
What two words make up “basketball”?
basket + ball
What is a synonym for fast?
quick / rapid
What is the antonym of slow?
fast
Choose the correct word:
I can see / sea the ships.
see
Make your own compound word with “sun.”
Possible answers: sunshine, sunflower, sunrise
What is a synonym for wonderful?
great / amazing / excellent
What is the antonym of brave?
scared / cowardly
Choose the correct meaning:
He will lead the team. / The pipe is made of lead.
Homograph