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SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

MODULE 1
 MODULE 1
SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

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 What I Need to Know

This module is designed to help the learners understand that some words can

mean the same or almost the same as another word (synonyms), and some has a

corresponding opposite (antonyms). This module will hopefully help the learners

expand their vocabulary.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• Learn all about synonym and antonyms.

• Enrich your vocabulary.
• Strengthen your communication skills.

What I Know
Before you start the new lesson, let us know if you already have an idea
about it. Let’s begin.

Pre-Test I: Synonyms
Directions: Identify the possible synonyms of the words underlined.

1. I am waiting for my friend to come.

a. arrive b. leave c. go

2. Benedict is scared of the dark.

a. likes b. afraid c. loves

3. The thief was arrested last night.

a. abandoned b. terrified c. captured

4. The knight defends the king and the queen.

a. protects b. destroys c. left

Pre-Test II: Antonyms

Directions: Identify the opposite of the word given.

1. Expensive;

a. frugal b. cheap c. small

2. Friend;

a. companion b. love c. enemy

3. Sick;

a. healthy b. ill c. quiet

4. Similar

a. different b. alike c. full

 LESSON 1
SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

There are a lot of words in all languages, and memorizing or even

knowing all of them seems like an impossible task. Most of us use only a
quantity of those words in our day to day lives and with those many words
it is no surprise that some have an exact opposite counterpart and some
have the same or similar meaning. And it is such a useful aspect of
language as some words can be used in a specific situation or context.

So now, let us delve into the words that are synonyms and antonyms.

Synonyms and antonyms are both mechanics of language arts that

are easy to use, but just as easy to confuse. Although these words sound
similar, they are actually complete opposites. But what do synonyms and
antonyms mean? Synonyms refer to words that have the same or similar
meaning to another word. Antonyms are words that mean the exact
opposite of another word. For example, sadness is an antonym of
happiness.
 What’s In
A synonym is word with the same or similar meaning.

Example: large - big

An antonym is the exact opposite of the word.

Example: bright - dark

What’s New
Directions: Replace the underlined words with the word with a similar
meaning.

exhausted beautiful purchase friend

picture carpet noise reckless
kid observant

1. The flowers you sent me were very pretty.

2. Chynna was tired after a long, hard day.
3. My pal was almost hit by a car yesterday!
4. Kobe went to the market to buy some eggs.
5. I heard a strange sound in the attic just now.
6. Marivic took a photo of the bird we saw in school.
7. There was a lot of dust and dirt under rug.
8. Chrissa was very attentive in class.
9. I saw a child walking alone in the park.
10. Benedict was very rash in his driving!
Directions: Place the correct opposite of the indicated words in the blanks.

Interesting relax refuse absent

enemy different admit king
devil behind

1. She was my friend but now she is my ___________.

2. I was bored with the movie we watched I need something _________.
3. You’re so tense, Aliyah, you need to ___________.
4. I need you to agree with the plan, not ___________.
5. Why do you keep denying it, it was your fault, __________ it.
6. She was no angel, deep down he was the _________.
7. Twins are supposed to be so similar but they were so __________.
8. Yesterday, Kyla was ________ in class, but now she is present.
9. A queen always need a _________ by her side.
10. She’s so far ahead in class while I’m lagging _________.
 What Is It?
What are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words which have the similar meaning but are spelled
differently. English, like any other language, has synonyms. A term can have
several synonyms. If a person who is just beginning English memorizes every
word he or she learns along with its synonyms, his or her vocabulary will
grow.

We have a larger vocabulary in the language we are learning, and our

proficiency in that language grows. Learning in this manner will aid us in
our daily lives and will greatly assist us while writing letters, emails, and
social situations.

• Synonyms can improve word choice, or choosing the single best word for
what you’re trying to communicate.

• Synonyms are necessary to avoid overusing the same word.

Here are some synonyms of words you use every day:

▪ Bad: awful, terrible, horrible
▪ Good: fine, excellent, great
▪ Hot: burning, fiery, boiling
▪ Cold: chilly, freezing, frosty
▪ Easy: Simple, effortless, straightforward
▪ Hard: difficult, challenging, tough
▪ Big: large, huge, giant
▪ Small: tiny, little, mini
What is an Antonym?

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. For example, an antonym
of day is night, and an antonym of on is off. The term antonym comes
from antonymy, which is the technical grammar term for words that have
contradictory meanings—but you can think of antonyms as opposites.

Antonyms play an important role in writing by making your words more

effective. Placing opposites together highlights their differences and makes the
individual words stronger. Specifically, you can use the power of opposites in three
ways.

Antonyms are great for comparing two separate things and drawing attention
to what makes them different. If you’re writing a research paper that compares two
topics, using pairs of antonyms can better communicate what sets them apart.

For example, let’s say you’re discussing life in urban areas versus life in rural
areas. Instead of just listing facts about each, you can use antonym pairs to
communicate the differences more clearly. So, you could call rural life “quiet” and
urban life “noisy” or say that there are “few” people in rural areas and “many” people
in urban areas.

Here are some examples of antonyms:

• Big – Small
• Light – Dark
• Fast – Slow
• Up – Down
• Good – Bad
• Love – Hate
• Young – Old
• Day – Night
 What’s More
Activity 1.

Directions: Match the words with the same meaning.

1. Assist a. rock
2. Abundant b. wealthy
3. Present c. choose
4. Get d. occupation
5. Speak e. aid
6. Job f. exit
7. Select g. talk
8. Rich h. gift
9. Stone i. receive
10. Leave j. ample

Activity 2.

Directions: Underline the correct antonym of the italicized word

11. Kobe is a polite boy, while Errol is very (rude, cute).

12. Kyla always wins the pageant so it was a shock when she (left, lost).
13. Life is not always (kind, sweet) to all, to some it is cruel.
14. He was never brave, most of the time he is (selfish, cowardly).
15. Benedict is always first and could never be the (second, last).
 What I Have Learned
Why should you learn synonyms and antonyms? Synonyms and antonyms
might help you expand your vocabulary. Discovering words with the same
meanings that you can substitute for a commonly used word might provide you
with more options for expressing yourself.

Understanding the antonym of a word or precisely what the phrase does

not represent – might help you grasp the meaning of the word more clearly.
Reading comprehension improves as you gain a better understanding of a
language.

What I Can Do
Show me what you can do!

Directions: Write down 10 words that are synonymous and 10 words that
are antonyms.

Synonyms Antonyms
1. 1.
2 2.
3.. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.
6. 6.
7. 7.
8. 8.
9. 9.
10. 10.
 Assessment
Post- Test 1. Directions: Which does not belong to the group? Encircle the
word that has a different meaning than the rest.

abandon stay leave

pursue question ask
drop fall float
encourage urge deny
slow quick fast
help harm assist
difficult hard easy
adult infant baby
old ancient young
stop finish complete

Post- Test 2. Directions: Enter the corresponding opposite of the word.

strong
sweet
above
lead
quiet
tall
host
buy
shy
morning
 Key to Correction

What I Know

Pre-Test I Pre-Test II

1. A 1. B
2. B 2. A
3. C 3. B
4. A 4. A

What’s New

Activity 1. Activity 2.

1. Beautiful 1. Enemy
2. Exhausted 2. Interesting
3. Friend 3. Relax
4. Purchase 4. Refuse
5. Noise 5. Admit
6. Picture 6. Devil
7. Carpet 7. Different
8. Observant 8. Absent
9. Kid 9. King
10. Reckless 10. Behind
What’s More

Activity 1. Activity 2.

1. E 1. Rude
2. J 2. Lost
3. H 3. Kind
4. I 4. Cowardly
5. G 5. Last
6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. F

Assessment

Post- Test 1. Post- Test 2

1. Stay 1. Weak
2. Pursue 2. Sour
3. Float 3. Below
4. Deny 4. Follow
5. Slow 5. Loud
6. Harm 6. Short
7. Easy 7. Guest
8. Adult 8. Sell
9. Young 9. Confident
10. Stop 10.Night
 References

https://www.edulyte.com/english/antonyms/

https://thefluentlife.com/content/what-are-antonyms-synonyms-and-why-should-
you-know-them/

https://www.grammarly.com/blog/synonyms/

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