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Literacy in action across the curriculum! BBG 2014 Synonyms and antonyms • A synonym is a word that means exactly or nearly the same as another word. • Synonyms are used to develop vocabulary and strengthen writing. • Synonyms should be used when proof reading work to develop literacy skills. BBG 2014 Synonym examples • Beautiful: Attractive, Pretty, Lovely, Stunning • Fair: Just, Objective, Impartial, Unbiased • Funny: Humorous, Comical, Hilarious, Hysterical • Happy: Content, Joyful, Mirthful, Upbeat • Hardworking: Diligent, Determined, Industrious, Enterprising • Honest: Honorable, Fair, Sincere, Trustworthy • Tabulate – group, order, arrange BBG 2014 Antonyms • An antonym is a word opposite in meaning to another word. Good – bad Strong – weak Up – down • Antonyms can be used in creative writing to create an oxymoron (two opposing ideas). Eg: He broke into a cold sweat. BBG 2014 Synonyms and antonyms • Create a simple, compound and complex sentence. • Swap your sentences with a class mate and try to improve their vocabulary by using synonyms. • Antonym last pupil standing. • Try and create a sentence that incorporates an oxymoron. BBG 2014