Spelling Concepts Flashcards
1
Q
What is a synonym?
A
A synonym is a word, or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word.
2
Q
What is an antonym?
A
a word opposite in meaning to another
3
Q
What is a homonym?
A
Each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins.
4
Q
What is a homophone?
A
Each of two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling
5
Q
What is an example of a homonym? (3)
A
- Bat
- Band
- Ruler
6
Q
What is an example of a homophone?
A
- Been and Bean
- Cord and Chord
- Whole and Hole
