(4) 7th Grade-antonyms and Synonyms

1. Synonyms and Antonyms There are two underlined words in each selection. They are either synonyms or antonyms. Put an S (for "synonym") or an A (for "antonym") in the blank after each number to indicate how the words are related. ---- _____: I couldn't recall her name and I don't even remember where we met.

S

A

Recall means to bring back memories and "recall" them for current use.

Remember means to bring memories back and "remember" things from the past.

*HINT*: Synonyms=SAME>match the S's to remember what synonyms mean.

Explanation

Recall means to bring back memories and "recall" them for current use.

Remember means to bring memories back and "remember" things from the past.

*HINT*: Synonyms=SAME>match the S's to remember what synonyms mean.

2. Synonyms and Antonyms There are two underlined words in each selection. They are either synonyms or antonyms. Put an S (for "synonym") or an A (for "antonym") in the blank after each number to indicate how the words are related. ---- _____ I thought I had a rare old bicycle that was worth a fortune. It turned out to be a common model that nobody wanted to buy.

S

A

Rare means that it is not hard to come by.
Common refers to the normal everyday situations and items you find.

Explanation

Rare means that it is not hard to come by.
Common refers to the normal everyday situations and items you find.

3. Synonyms and Antonyms There are two underlined words in each selection. They are either synonyms or antonyms. Put an S (for "synonym") or an A (for "antonym") in the blank after each number to indicate how the words are related. ---- _____ Yes, taking your shoes off as we entered Patrick's house was a polite thing to do. However, placing them on his coffee table was rather rude.

S

A

Polite: means very kind and appreciative

Rude: means very inconsiderate as well as not caring about feelings of others

Explanation

Polite: means very kind and appreciative

Rude: means very inconsiderate as well as not caring about feelings of others

4. Synonyms and Antonyms There are two underlined words in each selection. They are either synonyms or antonyms. Put an S (for "synonym") or an A (for "antonym") in the blank after each number to indicate how the words are related. ---- _____ Chris wasn't in his seat when the teacher passed out the morning assignment. He was tardy as usual. Then he missed the bus and was late for supper.

S

A

Tardy refers to not being on time, shortly late.
Late refers to not being on time.

*HINT*: Synonyms=SAME>match the S's to remember what synonyms mean.

Explanation

Tardy refers to not being on time, shortly late.
Late refers to not being on time.

*HINT*: Synonyms=SAME>match the S's to remember what synonyms mean.

5. Synonyms and Antonyms There are two underlined words in each selection. They are either synonyms or antonyms. Put an S (for "synonym") or an A (for "antonym") in the blank after each number to indicate how the words are related. ---- _____ "What is that awful smell?" Troy asked as Melinda entered the room. "That wonderful fragrance is my perfume!" she replied.

S

A

Although "smell" and "fragrance" can be synonyms in general use (both refer to a scent), in this passage they are used with opposite connotations: Troy uses "smell" negatively (paired with "awful"), while Melinda uses "fragrance" positively (paired with "wonderful"). Because the two words carry opposite meanings in context, the correct answer is A (antonym).

Explanation

Although "smell" and "fragrance" can be synonyms in general use (both refer to a scent), in this passage they are used with opposite connotations: Troy uses "smell" negatively (paired with "awful"), while Melinda uses "fragrance" positively (paired with "wonderful"). Because the two words carry opposite meanings in context, the correct answer is A (antonym).