16.1
Name
Dear Family Member,
Our spelling words this week are antonyms and synonyms.
Antonyms are words that mean the opposite. For example, cold
is an antonym of hot. Synonyms are words that have almost
the same meaning. Cool is a synonym for cold. You can practice
with your child in this way: say the italicized word and ask
your child to think of the word that is a synonym or antonym for that word
and write it down. For example:
You say, “Write the antonym for over.” Then your child should say and then
write the word under on his/her paper. Remember, in addition to practicing
spelling words, it is a great benefit for students to read at least 20 minutes
every night.
Spelling Word
Antonym
Spelling Word
Synonym
under
over
minus
subtract
noise
silence
last
final
open
close
foe
rival
brave
scared
robber
bandit
cute
ugly
road
street
No Tricky Word this week
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16.2
Name
Fill In The Blank
Fill in the blank with a word from the box.
cute
huge
confused
refused
fumes
compute
accused
mute
1.
There is too much noise. Please put the TV on
_______________.
2.
If there is a gas leak, you will smell _______________.
3.
In math class, we learn how to _______________.
4.
The power went off in the _______________ storm.
5.
I asked to stay up later, but my mom _______________ and
said it was time for bed.
6.
I still felt _______________ even after the teacher explained
how to do the worksheet.
7.
Pam said my dress was _______________.
8.
The robber was _______________ of stealing cash from the
bank.
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Write an antonym on the line.
1. open ___________________
2. add ___________________
3. up ___________________
4. sad ___________________
5. sour ___________________
Write a synonym on the line.
1. enjoy ___________________
2. large ___________________
3. lawn ___________________
4. quick ___________________
5. moist ___________________
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