Use Word Relationships to Understand Meaning - 7th Grade Writing
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What is the key difference between a synonym and a near-synonym?
What is the key difference between a synonym and a near-synonym?
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Near-synonyms share meaning but differ in connotation or usage. "Slim" and "skinny" mean thin but have different emotional tones.
Near-synonyms share meaning but differ in connotation or usage. "Slim" and "skinny" mean thin but have different emotional tones.
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What word relationship means two words have opposite meanings?
What word relationship means two words have opposite meanings?
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Antonyms. Opposite meanings create contrast and clarify both words.
Antonyms. Opposite meanings create contrast and clarify both words.
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What is an analogy in vocabulary (as used in word relationships)?
What is an analogy in vocabulary (as used in word relationships)?
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A comparison showing a specific relationship between word pairs. Shows how two pairs share the same type of connection.
A comparison showing a specific relationship between word pairs. Shows how two pairs share the same type of connection.
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Which analogy relationship is shown in "branch : tree"?
Which analogy relationship is shown in "branch : tree"?
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Part to whole. A branch is one component of the entire tree.
Part to whole. A branch is one component of the entire tree.
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Which analogy relationship is shown in "pencil : write"?
Which analogy relationship is shown in "pencil : write"?
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Tool used for an action. A pencil is the tool used to perform writing.
Tool used for an action. A pencil is the tool used to perform writing.
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Choose the synonym for "reluctant" (unwilling): hesitant or eager?
Choose the synonym for "reluctant" (unwilling): hesitant or eager?
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Hesitant. Both mean showing unwillingness or uncertainty.
Hesitant. Both mean showing unwillingness or uncertainty.
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Choose the antonym for "scarce" (in short supply): plentiful or limited?
Choose the antonym for "scarce" (in short supply): plentiful or limited?
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Plentiful. Plentiful means abundant, the opposite of scarce.
Plentiful. Plentiful means abundant, the opposite of scarce.
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Choose the synonym for "vivid" (strong and clear): dull or bright?
Choose the synonym for "vivid" (strong and clear): dull or bright?
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Bright. Both describe something intense and striking.
Bright. Both describe something intense and striking.
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Choose the antonym for "expand" (grow larger): increase or shrink?
Choose the antonym for "expand" (grow larger): increase or shrink?
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Shrink. Shrink means to become smaller, opposite of expand.
Shrink. Shrink means to become smaller, opposite of expand.
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Identify the best synonym for "conclude" in writing: finish or begin?
Identify the best synonym for "conclude" in writing: finish or begin?
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Finish. Both mean to bring something to an end.
Finish. Both mean to bring something to an end.
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Identify the best antonym for "transparent": clear or opaque?
Identify the best antonym for "transparent": clear or opaque?
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Opaque. Opaque blocks light, opposite of see-through.
Opaque. Opaque blocks light, opposite of see-through.
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Complete the analogy "hot : cold :: day : ?" using an antonym relationship.
Complete the analogy "hot : cold :: day : ?" using an antonym relationship.
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Night. Day and night are opposites, like hot and cold.
Night. Day and night are opposites, like hot and cold.
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Which word is the closest antonym for "ancient": modern or old?
Which word is the closest antonym for "ancient": modern or old?
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Modern. Modern means current times, opposite of ancient past.
Modern. Modern means current times, opposite of ancient past.
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Which word is the closest synonym for "benevolent": kind or cruel?
Which word is the closest synonym for "benevolent": kind or cruel?
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Kind. Benevolent means showing kindness and goodwill.
Kind. Benevolent means showing kindness and goodwill.
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Complete the analogy "page : book :: petal : ?" using a part-to-whole relationship.
Complete the analogy "page : book :: petal : ?" using a part-to-whole relationship.
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Flower. Petals are parts of flowers, like pages of books.
Flower. Petals are parts of flowers, like pages of books.
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Complete the analogy "bird : nest :: bee : ?" using an animal-to-home relationship.
Complete the analogy "bird : nest :: bee : ?" using an animal-to-home relationship.
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Hive. Bees live in hives, just as birds live in nests.
Hive. Bees live in hives, just as birds live in nests.
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Which analogy relationship is shown in "pup : dog"?
Which analogy relationship is shown in "pup : dog"?
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Young to adult. A pup grows into a dog, showing age progression.
Young to adult. A pup grows into a dog, showing age progression.
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What word relationship means two words have the same or nearly the same meaning?
What word relationship means two words have the same or nearly the same meaning?
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Synonyms. Words with similar meanings help clarify each other.
Synonyms. Words with similar meanings help clarify each other.
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What does the analogy pattern "degree" (intensity) describe?
What does the analogy pattern "degree" (intensity) describe?
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Words differ by strength, amount, or intensity. Like "warm : hot : scorching" showing increasing intensity.
Words differ by strength, amount, or intensity. Like "warm : hot : scorching" showing increasing intensity.
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Complete the analogy: "thermometer : temperature" as "odometer : ____".
Complete the analogy: "thermometer : temperature" as "odometer : ____".
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distance. Both instruments measure: temperature and distance.
distance. Both instruments measure: temperature and distance.
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Complete the analogy: "orchid : flower" as "salmon : ____".
Complete the analogy: "orchid : flower" as "salmon : ____".
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fish. Orchid is a type of flower; salmon is a type of fish.
fish. Orchid is a type of flower; salmon is a type of fish.
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Complete the analogy: "whisper : speak" as "stroll : ____".
Complete the analogy: "whisper : speak" as "stroll : ____".
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walk. Both show lesser intensity: whisper is quiet speak, stroll is slow walk.
walk. Both show lesser intensity: whisper is quiet speak, stroll is slow walk.
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What does the analogy pattern "category : example" describe?
What does the analogy pattern "category : example" describe?
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The first word is a group, and the second word is a member of it. Like "fruit : apple" where apple is a type of fruit.
The first word is a group, and the second word is a member of it. Like "fruit : apple" where apple is a type of fruit.
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Choose the word closest in meaning to "vindicate": blame, justify, decorate, confuse.
Choose the word closest in meaning to "vindicate": blame, justify, decorate, confuse.
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justify. Vindicate means to clear from blame or prove right.
justify. Vindicate means to clear from blame or prove right.
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Choose the best antonym for "benevolent": kind, hostile, helpful, cheerful.
Choose the best antonym for "benevolent": kind, hostile, helpful, cheerful.
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hostile. Benevolent means kind; its opposite is cruel or hostile.
hostile. Benevolent means kind; its opposite is cruel or hostile.
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