Synonyms (& Antonyms)

Synonyms (& Antonyms)

- What are synonyms?

- How can you use them to become better at reading & listening exercises?

Opening Activity

When a word is called out, give me a different word that means the same thing OR a word that means the opposite of the word.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms are words or expressions that (almost) mean the same as other words: 

Beautiful, lovely, pretty, etc.

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of other words:

Light -> Dark; Pretty -> Ugly

A: I am scared of spiders.
B: Well, a lot of people are fr_______ of big ones!

A: let's check the answer key to see if it's right.
B: yes, it's co__________!

A: It's strange that Dave left without saying goodbye.
B: yes, that is un___________

A: I think I'll find it hard to drive on the left when I'm in the UK!
B: It'll be di________ at first, but after wa while you'll be fine.

A: Are you happy with your new phone?
B: Yes, I am very pl______ with it. The camera's fantastic!

A: Tommy's a clever boy, isn't he?
B: Yes, he's very in_______ for a ten-year-old.

What's the opposite of "boring"?

What's the opposite of "noisy"?

What's the opposite of "rude"?

Now how does this help with reading & listening?