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Synonyms and antonyms

Year 6 · Upper Key Stage 2 · E6-G-SYN — Synonyms and antonyms

Draft — awaiting teacher review

Builds on: Tier 2 academic vocabulary (Year 6)

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Concept Anchor

A synonym is a word with a similar meaning (big, large). An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning (big, small). Synonyms are not all equal: choose the one that fits the sentence best.

Worked example

Find a synonym and an antonym for 'brave'.

  1. 1.Similar meaning: bold, fearless.
  2. 2.Opposite meaning: cowardly, timid.
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Guided Check

Give an antonym of 'generous'.

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    Independent Diagnostic Practice

    Q1Year 6E6-G-SYN — Synonym·Fluency·●○○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which word is a synonym of 'enormous'?

    Q2Year 6E6-G-SYN — Antonym·Reasoning·●●○Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which word is an antonym of 'ancient'?

    Q3Year 6E6-G-SYN — Choose the best synonym·Problem Solving·●●●Draft — awaiting teacher review

    Which synonym for 'moved' fits best? 'The tiny mouse ___ across the kitchen floor.'