Monday – Week 6

Grammar Lesson

We are learning to:

* use knowledge of vocabulary to respond to and compose clear and cohesive texts in different media and technologies.

* understand that choices in vocabulary contribute to the effectiveness of texts.

* understand that language is structured to create meaning according to audience, purpose and context.

Synonym – A word that has a similar meaning to another word.

Antonym – A word that has the opposite meaning to another word.

Let’s revise …

Let’s take a closer look! Consider the words below and see if you can sort them into the correct place on the table,

based on whether they are a synonym or an antonym of the word frequent.

Tip: before you place the words be sure to know what the word frequent means by using a dictionary.

Synonyms Antonyms

HOW DID YOU GO?

Synonyms and antonyms of the word frequent:

Synonyms Antonyms

many few

often rare

common scare

regular occasional

Let’s take a closer look! Consider the words below and see if you can sort them into the correct place on the table,

based on whether they are a synonym or an antonym of the word abominable.

Tip: before you place the words be sure to know what the word abominable means by using a

dictionary.

Synonyms Antonyms

HOW DID YOU GO?

Synonyms and antonyms of the word abominable:

Synonyms Antonyms

obnoxious agreeable

detestable splendid

repugnant worthy

loathsome venerable

Now it’s your turn! Complete the activity online, rewrite the text or print out and edit on your page.

For each word, consider which corresponding word is the synonym and antonym then label the synonym

with the letter S and the antonym with the letter A in the respective box. Tip: before you complete the

activity be sure to know what each would means by using a dictionary.

Remember, we can improve our writing by using synonyms and

antonyms. Before you replace the following words, be sure to know

what each means by using a dictionary.

Write a sentence that includes a synonym of the word hindrance.

Rewrite the sentence and change its meaning by including an

antonym of hindrance.

Write a sentence that includes a synonym of the word tentative.

Rewrite the sentence and change its meaning by including an

antonym of tentative.