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Grammar: Synonyms and Antonyms

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Title: Grammar: Synonyms and Antonyms
Description: These sites have games and puzzles to explain the difference between antonyms and synonyms. Look up synonyms in a thesaurus and learn the part of speech. Read the definition of a synonym and an antonym. Included is an eThemes resource on homophones.
Grade Level: 3
Resource Links: FactMonster: Synonym
Read this definition of a synonym. NOTE: The site includes ads.

FactMonster: Antonym
Read this definition of an antonym. NOTE: The site includes ads.

Antonyms and Synonyms
Practice by playing this crossword puzzle. NOTE: The site includes ads.

Antonym Finder and Synonym Thesaurus
Type in a word then search for the synonym, antonym, or definition. NOTE: The site includes ads.

Quia: Antonym Activity
Play this matching game with antonyms.

Thesaurus.com
Use this free thesaurus to find synonyms by typeing the word in the box at the top of the page. This site also shows the part of speech. NOTE: The site includes ads.

Quia: Synonyms
Practice synonyms by playing this matching game.

Antonym Challenge
Play this game to test your knowledge of antonyms. There are four rounds and each round is timed.

Synonym Challenge
Test your knowledge and speed in finding the matching synonym. Keep your eyes focused to watch for the answer in the time allotted.

Opposites
Print off this crossword puzzle and solve using opposites.

Word Unscramble: Antonyms
This two-page PDF file is a word scramble using antonyms. Answers are provided.

Scholastic: Word Splash!
Look at this activity sheet using synonyms and antonyms. NOTE: This site includes ads.

Scholastic: What's Another Word For...? What's the Opposite of...?
Read these ideas for teaching synonyms and antonyms. Scroll down the page to download the PDF file for the Awesome Antonym Finder Reproducible. NOTE: This site includes ads.

BBC: Synonyms Game
Play a golf game by choosing a similar word. You can choose a level of difficulty. Includes a worksheet.

Newsaround: Antonyms
Read two stories and think about antonyms that can replace the adjectives.

eThemes Resource: Grammar: Homophones
These sites are about homophones, which are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. Includes lists of common homophones plus movies, online quizzes and many practice exercises.

Education Standards: AL Standards:
2.3


AR Standards:
R.11.3.9


DE Standards:
1.6.8, 2.2a.1.c


ME Standards:
A.1


MO Standards:
R.1.E.1.2, R.1.E.b


NV Standards:
1.3.4.2.b, 1.3.4.2.c


OK Standards:
A.2.3


UT Standards:
6.2.a, 6.3.c


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Reviewed December 7, 2004.

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