Homophones,Homonyms,Antonyms And Synonyms Flashcards

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What is a synonym?

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Words that have similar meanings.

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Give examples of synonyms:

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Cold,freezing,nippy,chilly,icy,fresh,frosty

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What is an antonym?

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Words that are equal (same level) but opposite in meaning.

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Give examples of antonyms:

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Boiling hot, Freezing Cold
Abundant,lacking
Big,Small

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What are homophones?

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Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.

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What are homonyms?

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Words that share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but have different meanings.

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Give an example of a homonym:

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  • Bear

- A bear (the animal) can bear (tolerate) very cold temperatures.

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Give examples of homophones:

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Too/To/Two

See/Sea

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