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Grammar

Synonyms & Antonyms. Grammar. Welcome to Lesson #25 Today you will learn: 1. To understand synonyms . 2. To understand antonyms. Synonyms & Antonyms. Grammar. What are they?. The Secret of N yms -as in Synonyms & Antonyms~ Nym comes from the Greek onoma , meaning name.

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Grammar

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  1. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Welcome to Lesson #25 Today you will learn: 1. To understand synonyms. 2. To understand antonyms.

  2. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar What are they? The Secret of Nyms-as in Synonyms & Antonyms~ Nym comes from the Greek onoma, meaning name. Ant and syn are Greek words, too.

  3. Synonyms & Antonyms Ant means opposite Syn means “like” or “same”. Now put them together with other words: Ant +(o) nym=antonym A word of opposite meaning! Grammar

  4. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Syn + (o)nym = synonym A word of similar or like meaning! Now, you have discovered the secret of nym!

  5. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Here are some examples: Synonyms: able/strong Yasmin is an able athlete and as strong as any member of the team. Both words are similar.

  6. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Here are some examples: Synonyms: add/sum up I’d like to add to the list before you sum up the results of the vote. Both words are similar.

  7. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Here are some examples: Synonyms: tired/exhausted I have exhausted my strength I am so tired. Both words are similar.

  8. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Here are some examples: Synonyms: careful/cautious Be cautious crossing the street; you can’t be too careful. Both words are similar.

  9. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Here are some examples: Antonyms: strong/weak You have to be strong and not weak when you run a long distance. Both words are opposites.

  10. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Here are some examples: Antonyms: lose/find If you lose your book, you will need to find it. Both words are opposites.

  11. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Here are some examples: Antonyms: absent/present Hosea was absent today, but his brother was present. Both words are opposites.

  12. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Here are some examples: Antonyms: hot/cold It was hot outside today, but it will be cold tonight. Both words are opposites.

  13. Synonyms & Antonyms Grammar Let’s practice together: Synonyms & Antonyms

  14. Grammar Synonyms & Antonyms Think about synonyms & antonyms in your reading. Genesis 18:16-33 What is the antonym for blessing? What is a synonym for blessing?

  15. Grammar Putting it into Practice: Read the following passage: Genesis 18:16-33,The Message Respond in your journal on the following: What is the main idea of this passage?

  16. Grammar (Make sure you support your opinion by using the text) 2. Edit your journal entry for sentence structure and sentence lengths. 3. Record words you had trouble with. Use context clues /dictionary.

  17. I look forward to teaching you about Author’s Purpose in lesson 26. Until then, keep practicing and remember to enjoy reading while you do the CROPQV! Good-Bye, until next time!

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