English Class 6 - Synonyms And-Antonyms Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 6 - Synonyms And-Antonyms olympiad preparation
Synonyms and Antonyms
Welcome to the chapter on Synonyms and Antonyms for Class 6. In this chapter, you will learn what synonyms and antonyms are, how to use them to improve your vocabulary, and how they make your writing and speaking more interesting. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to identify and use synonyms and antonyms confidently!
Introduction
Words can have similar meanings or opposite meanings. Synonyms are words with similar meanings, while antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Knowing synonyms and antonyms helps you express yourself better and understand English more deeply.
What are Synonyms?
Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
- Happy: glad, joyful, cheerful
- Big: large, huge, enormous
- Fast: quick, rapid, speedy
- Begin: start, commence, initiate
What are Antonyms?
Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
- Hot: cold
- Young: old
- Easy: difficult
- Full: empty
Why Use Synonyms and Antonyms?
- To avoid repeating the same words.
- To make your writing and speaking more interesting.
- To understand the meaning of words better.
How to Find Synonyms and Antonyms?
- Use a dictionary or thesaurus.
- Learn new words by reading books and articles.
- Practice by writing sentences using synonyms and antonyms.
Fun Activity: Synonym and Antonym Hunt!
Pick five words from your textbook. Find at least one synonym and one antonym for each word. Share your list with your classmates!
Summary
- Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
- Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
- Using synonyms and antonyms improves your vocabulary.
Practice Questions
- Write two synonyms for "smart".
- Write two antonyms for "strong".
- Find the synonym for "angry" in this sentence: She was furious when she lost her book.
- Find the antonym for "brave" in this sentence: The timid boy did not want to speak in front of the class.
- Replace the word "small" with a synonym in this sentence: The small puppy is very cute.
Challenge Yourself
- Write a short paragraph using at least five pairs of synonyms and antonyms.
- Make a chart of ten words with their synonyms and antonyms.
Did You Know?
- Some words have many synonyms and antonyms, while others have only a few.
- Learning synonyms and antonyms helps you do better in English exams!
Glossary
- Synonym: A word that means the same or nearly the same as another word.
- Antonym: A word that means the opposite of another word.
- Thesaurus: A book or tool that lists synonyms and antonyms.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Intelligent, clever
- Weak, fragile
- Furious
- Timid
- The tiny puppy is very cute.
Use synonyms and antonyms to make your English rich and interesting!