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English Class 3 - Synonyms And-Antonyms Notes

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Synonyms and Antonyms

Welcome to the chapter on Synonyms and Antonyms for Class 3. In this chapter, you will learn what synonyms and antonyms are, see examples, and practice using them in sentences. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to find and use synonyms and antonyms to make your English better!

Introduction

Synonyms and antonyms help us use different words and make our writing interesting. Let’s explore what they mean and how to use them!

What are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words that have the same or almost the same meaning.

  • Happy – glad, joyful
  • Big – large, huge
  • Fast – quick, speedy
  • Smart – clever, bright

What are Antonyms?

Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.

  • Hot – cold
  • Up – down
  • Open – close
  • Easy – hard

Using Synonyms and Antonyms in Sentences

Try to use synonyms and antonyms to make your sentences more interesting.

  • The joyful child smiled. (Synonym for happy)
  • The box is large. (Synonym for big)
  • The water is cold. (Antonym for hot)
  • Please close the door. (Antonym for open)

Fun Ways to Learn Synonyms and Antonyms

  • Play matching games with word cards.
  • Make a list of synonyms and antonyms for common words.
  • Use a thesaurus to find new words.

Fun Activity: Synonym and Antonym Hunt

Pick a word and find its synonym and antonym. Write them down and use each in a sentence.

Summary

  • Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
  • Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
  • Using synonyms and antonyms makes your English richer.

Practice Questions

  1. Write a synonym for "small".
  2. Write an antonym for "happy".
  3. Find a synonym for "fast".
  4. Find an antonym for "open".
  5. Use a synonym for "smart" in a sentence.

Challenge Yourself

  • List five pairs of antonyms.
  • Write a short story using at least three synonyms and three antonyms.

Did You Know?

  • Some words have many synonyms and antonyms!
  • Learning synonyms and antonyms helps you write better stories and poems.

Glossary

  • Synonym: A word that means the same as another word.
  • Antonym: A word that means the opposite of another word.
  • Thesaurus: A book that lists synonyms and antonyms.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Tiny, little (any synonym for small)
  2. Sad
  3. Quick, speedy
  4. Close
  5. The clever girl solved the puzzle. (clever = synonym for smart)

Keep learning new words and their meanings to become a word expert!

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