BUNSURAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Bunsuran I, Pandi, Bulacan

Discovering
the World
with
Synonyms
and
Contributors:
Melanie V. Carreon
Antonyms
(STRATEGIC INTERVENTION MATERIAL)
Lovelie J. Dela Cruz
Sarah Jean C. Evaristo
Cristina D. Del Rosario
Grade 7 English Teachers
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Vocabulary knowledge is the single most important

factor contributing to reading comprehension.

Laflamme, 1997

It seems obvious to say that a strong vocabulary

contributes to reading comprehension. One way to develop
your vocabulary is indirectly through reading, listening, and
speaking. Your background knowledge and prior experiences
play a large role in vocabulary development. You build
connections between known words and unknown words to
develop a deeper understanding of your reading. Thus, the
more experiences you have with reading or being read to
before you enter school, the more background knowledge you
have to support the understanding of your reading.

One way to strengthen your word knowledge is to

identify unknown words, confusing words, or interesting
words while you read. As you identify words, write a list of
synonyms and antonyms.
ANTONYMS
SYNONYMS
WORD HUNT
ANTONYMS
SYNONYMS on NEGATIVE WORDS SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

Complete below paragraph by using these words.

 SYNONYMS
ANTONYMS
DIRECTION
For each sentence, write an antonym for the underlined word.
You may use a Thesaurus to help you.
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SYNONYMS
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Solve the puzzle by providing the synonym of below clues. A. Choose the synonym of below italicized words in the
sentences. Circle your answers.

1. Many people want to travel to large cities. They dont care

whether they need to walk on those huge places most of their
time.
2. The runner runs so fast that hes able to crossover other
runners. His quick movement makes him win all the time.
3. Joe has to repair the toy. To fix it is the easiest possible way
than to make his baby brother cry.
4. The boy is so smart that he is able to throw clever jokes to
us.
5. My mom didnt buy the expensive dress. She said it is too
costly.

B. Choose the antonym of below italicized words in the

sentences. Box your answers.

ACROSS DOWN 1. Mom said that if the place is only near we can go there, but
it is quite distant.
7. receive 1. sickness 2. In the old times, some built temples while others destroyed
8. speak 2. create them.
9. gigantic 3. beautiful 3. I forgot my password. I cant remember it anymore.
10. costly 4. Humorous 4. Mom is angry when the room is untidy, so Jon always cleans
5. fast his room.
6. natural 5. Shey lost her books twice. She seems to be unfortunate.
However, shes still lucky to have a friend who can let her
borrow some.
 ANTONYM
SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS
Choose the matching antonyms from the words in the box.
ANTONYM
SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS
LETS COLOR YOUR DAY
Color the happy words with BLUE and the sad ones RED.
ANTONYM
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Solve the puzzle by providing the antonym of below clues.

ACROSS DOWN
2. wife 1. answer
3. patient 4. daughter
7. educated 5. different
8. exhale 6. present
10. servant 9. entrance
ANTONYM ANTONYM
WORD HUNT
For each word below, locate, circle,
then write its antonym.