Synonyms
Everything sold in the dollar store is very inexpensive.
What is a synonym for inexpensive?
cheap
I go to the gym everyday and lift weights to become strong.
What is an antonym for strong?
weak
2 definitions for the word match
1. when two things are the same
2. something that is used to start a fire
Katie has a shoe collection. She has boots, sandals, sneakers, and anything else you can imagine. Soon she is going to need to get a second closet in order to have room for all of her shoes. Every time she goes shopping she buys a new, cool pair of shoes. Her mom told her that as she gets more she needs to start getting rid of some of her old ones. Katie listened to her mother and created a box of all of her old shoes and was going to get rid of them that way she could buy more to add to her collection. She really loves collecting shoes!
What is the main idea?
Katie collects shoes./Katie has a shoe collection.
2 definitions for the word kind
1. being nice
2. a specific type of something
The school day commences at 7:30am everyday.
What is a synonym for commence?
being, start
She told me that she liked my hair. That was a very nice compliment.
What is an antonym for compliment?
insult
2 definitions for the word bangs
1. a hairstyle
2. to hit something hard
Robert's family is going on a vacation. His mom and dad did not tell him and his siblings where they are traveling to because they wanted it to be a surprise. He has no idea and neither do his sisters! It could be anywhere in the world. All he knew was that he was taking a plane and that he packed summer clothes, so it must be somewhere that's hot in the winter. He was so excited to find out where the plane was going to land and enjoy this week with his family.
What is the main idea?
Robert's family is going on vacation./ Robert's parents planned a surprise vacation./ Robert is going on vacation but doesn't know where he is traveling to.
What is a synonym for compassionate?
caring
I got into a car crash yesterday, but thankfully no one was hurt.
What is a synonym for crash?
accident
I always get to school on time.
What is an antonym for always?
never
2 definitions for the word handle
1. something that you hold on to
2. being able to do something
Jennifer was so excited. She lives in Florida, but she loves Christmas and has never seen snow before. She loves Christmas trees, candy canes, elves, and thinks that snow is so pretty. She always begs her parents to take her to New York City during the winter time so she can how beautiful it looks during Christmas time. Her mother agreed and they took a trip to New York City. She saw the Christmas tree, people ice skating, Christmas lights, and snow! She was so happy that her mom took her on this trip. It was the best trip ever!
What is the main idea?
Jennifer's mom took her on a trip to New York City.
2 definitions for the word company
1. a business
2. the people that you invite over to your house
When he was acting out in class, the teacher began to shout at him.
What is a synonym for shout?
yell, holler
My mom gets mad at me if I don't keep my room tidy.
What is an antonym for tidy?
messy
2 definitions for the word star
1. a famous person
2. the bright thing in the sky
Today was the big day. It was Erick's first baseball game. He was up to bat next. Erick gripped his bat tightly in his hands. His palms were sweaty and his legs were shaking, but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. "I don't know if I can do this" he thought to himself. He had to score a run or else his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw the fastball, Erick's reflexes took over and he heard the "crack" of the bat hitting the ball. His heart was racing so fast with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe! He didn't need to be so nervous after all.
What is the main idea?
Erick overcame his nerves and made it to first base. / Erick needed to hit a run in order for his team to run. / Erick overcame his fears.
I adore Christmas. It is my favorite holiday.
What is an antonym for adore?
hate, dislike
It would be very unusual if it started snowing in July.
What is a synonym for unusual?
weird, strange
The hallways at school are so noisy at the end of the day.
What is an antonym for noisy?
quiet, silent
2 definitions for the word pupil
1. a student
2. the part of your eye
Matt has a dog named Bruno. Bruno is 10 years old and was a birthday gift to Matt when he was only 1 year old. They basically grew up together. Everything that Matt did, Bruno was by his side, always happy and wagging his tail. Bruno is a small, fluffy, brown dog. He is truly Matt's best friend. They play together, go on walks together, and Bruno even sleeps in Matt's bed. Matt is so glad that Bruno is always around.
What is the main idea?
Matt's dog Bruno is a very important part of his life.
2 definitions for the word patient
1. quietly waiting for something
2. someone waiting to be seen by a doctor