To solve this problem, we need to determine whether each pair of words is a
synonym (words with similar meanings) or an
antonym (words with opposite meanings). Let's analyze each pair step by step:
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1. Fast and Slow
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Fast: Moving quickly.
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Slow: Moving at a low speed.
- These words have
opposite meanings.
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Answer: Antonyms
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2. Hot and Cold
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Hot: Having a high temperature.
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Cold: Having a low temperature.
- These words have
opposite meanings.
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Answer: Antonyms
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3. Chilly and Cool
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Chilly: Slightly cold, often causing discomfort.
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Cool: Moderately cold, but not extremely so.
- These words have
similar meanings.
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Answer: Synonyms
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4. Speedy and Quick
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Speedy: Fast in movement or action.
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Quick: Fast or prompt.
- These words have
similar meanings.
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Answer: Synonyms
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5. Quiet and Loud
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Quiet: Making little or no noise.
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Loud: Making a lot of noise.
- These words have
opposite meanings.
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Answer: Antonyms
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6. Begin and Start
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Begin: To start something.
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Start: To begin something.
- These words have
similar meanings.
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Answer: Synonyms
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7. Save and Toss
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Save: To keep or preserve something.
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Toss: To throw away or discard something.
- These words have
opposite meanings.
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Answer: Antonyms
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8. Cry and Sob
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Cry: To shed tears or express emotion through vocal sounds.
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Sob: To cry with short, convulsive breaths.
- These words have
similar meanings.
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Answer: Synonyms
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Final Answer:
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Fast and slow: Antonyms
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Hot and cold: Antonyms
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Chilly and cool: Synonyms
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Speedy and quick: Synonyms
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Quiet and loud: Antonyms
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Begin and start: Synonyms
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Save and toss: Antonyms
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Cry and sob: Synonyms
Boxed Answers:
- Synonyms: Chilly and cool, Speedy and quick, Begin and start, Cry and sob
- Antonyms: Fast and slow, Hot and cold, Quiet and loud, Save and toss
Final Answer Boxed:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{c|c}
\text{Synonyms} & \text{Antonyms} \\
\hline
\text{Chilly and cool} & \text{Fast and slow} \\
\text{Speedy and quick} & \text{Hot and cold} \\
\text{Begin and start} & \text{Quiet and loud} \\
\text{Cry and sob} & \text{Save and toss} \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonyms worksheet 3rd grade.
