Synonyms/Antonyms
Synonym for:
Cold
Freezing
Cool
Chilly
2 meanings of:
Bark
"The bark on the tree is rough."
"The dog has such a loud bark."
1. the coating "bark" on a tree
2. the loud noise that a dog makes
Combine these two sentences using the conjunction: "and"
I like hotdogs.
I like potato chips.
I like hotdogs and potato chips.
Your friend always want to hang out after school, but you need to study...
What is the problem?
Studying is more important, but you do not want to hurt your friend's feelings.
You left your hot dog on the picnic table and went to grab your basketball. When you came back the table was cleared and your mom was getting everything packed up in the car. She yelled to you that it was time to go.
What do you think happened to your hot dog?
Your mom threw it away.
Antonym for:
Early
Late
2 meanings for:
Sink
"The boat is sinking in the ocean."
"There are still dishes in the sink."
1. something falling into the water
2. the metal container in you kitchen that we do dishes in or wash our hands in
Combine these two sentences using the conjunction: "or"
Do you like dogs"
Do you like cats?
Do you like dogs or cats?
Your friend constantly borrows money but never pays you back…
What is the problem?
You don't want to keep giving your friend money, but don't want to hurt their feelings.
Caroline took a math test yesterday. She was nervous because she was not sure how she did. The next day I class, her teacher hands her back her test with the grade. Her teacher smiles at her when she hands back her paper. When Caroline looks at her grade, she smiles back.
How do you think she did?
She did really well on her test.
Synonym for:
Angry
Furious
Mad
Upset
2 meanings for:
Bill
"My neighbor, Bill, has a big dog."
"Do you have a 20$ bill?"
1. a person's name
2. another name for paper money
3. a note or paper telling your how much money you owe someone
Combine these two sentences using the conjunction: "because"
I don't want to go to the park.
It is raining outside.
I don't want to go to the park because, it is raining outside.
Your friend always shows up late when you make plans…
What is the problem?
What are 2 solutions?
Problem: You want to make plans with your friend, but they will probably be late.
Solution: You tell them to be on time this time.
Solution: You can tell them to be there at 4:45 but you really need to be there at 5:00.
Solution: You stop making plans with them.
As Martin walked down the street, he noticed that most people were carrying closed umbrellas. Although he had not seen a weather report, what could Martin infer?
How do you know?
That it is going to rain later that day.
We know because...
people are carrying umbrellas and umbrellas are used when it rains.
One synonym AND one antonym for:
Fast
Synonym:
Rapid
Quick
Speedy
Antonym:Slow
2 meanings for:
Squash
"My mom made squash for dinner."
"My paper was squashed at the bottom of my backpack."
1. the fruit
2. something that has been smooshed or crumbled
Combine these two sentences using the conjunction: "but"
I love ice cream.
I don't like pistachio ice cream.
I love ice cream but, I don't like pistachio ice cream.
You recently started at a new school, and have not made many friends yet. You are starting to feel a bit lonely…
What is the problem?
What are 2 solutions?
Problem: You are new to the school, and you feel lonely at school.
Solution: Try to find classmates who have similar interests.
Solution: Sign up for a sport or a club that can help you meet new students.
A shrill bell echoes in the empty hallway and suddenly, the halls are filled with chattering children—all rushing in one direction or another. An adult steps out of a room along the hall and warns the children, “No running. You have plenty of time.” After a few minutes, all of the children run into doorways along the hallway. Almost immediately, the hall is quiet again.
Where do you think this passage takes place?
at school
One synonym AND one antonym for:
Accurate
Synonym:
Right
Correct
Exact
Antonym:
Wrong
Incorrect
2 meanings for:
Monitor
"I will monitor the weather report for news on the impending storm."
"I can see fingerprints on my computer monitor."
1. to watch something or someone very closely
2. a computer or tv screen
Combine these two sentences using the conjunction: "so"
I have a field trip today.
I packed lunch today.
I have a field trip today so I packed a lunch.
Your friend is friends with someone who is rude to you…
What is the problem?
What are 2 solutions?
Problem: Your friend's friend is being rude
Solution: problem solve with the person who is being rude
Solution: problem solve with the your friend
Maggie climbed the two steps and walked out onto the narrow board. She looked down into the pool. It seemed so far away now that she was on the board. She saw her parents and brother watching her. “I have to go through with it,” she thought. She gently bounced on her feet a couple of times and put her hands over her head.
What is going on in this passage?
Maggie is about to dive into the pool.