Homophones,Homonyms,Antonyms And Synonyms Flashcards
1
Q
What is a synonym?
A
Words that have similar meanings.
2
Q
Give examples of synonyms:
A
Cold,freezing,nippy,chilly,icy,fresh,frosty
3
Q
What is an antonym?
A
Words that are equal (same level) but opposite in meaning.
4
Q
Give examples of antonyms:
A
Boiling hot, Freezing Cold
Abundant,lacking
Big,Small
5
Q
What are homophones?
A
Words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
6
Q
What are homonyms?
A
Words that share the same spelling and the same pronunciation but have different meanings.
7
Q
Give an example of a homonym:
A
- Bear
- A bear (the animal) can bear (tolerate) very cold temperatures.
8
Q
Give examples of homophones:
A
Too/To/Two
See/Sea
