Problem Description:
The task is to identify synonyms (words with similar meanings) and antonyms (words with opposite meanings) for the given words. The instructions are to circle the synonyms and cross out the antonyms.
Words Provided:
1.
glum
2.
tiny
3.
wrong
4.
end
5.
easy
6.
over
Solution:
#### 1.
Glum
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Synonym: sad
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Antonyms: happy, glad
Explanation:
- "Glum" means feeling or showing sadness or depression.
- "Sad" has a similar meaning, so it is a synonym.
- "Happy" and "glad" have opposite meanings to "glum," so they are antonyms.
#### 2.
Tiny
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Synonym: little
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Antonyms: huge, large
Explanation:
- "Tiny" means extremely small in size.
- "Little" has a similar meaning, so it is a synonym.
- "Huge" and "large" have opposite meanings to "tiny," so they are antonyms.
#### 3.
Wrong
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Synonym: false
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Antonyms: correct, good
Explanation:
- "Wrong" means incorrect or not accurate.
- "False" has a similar meaning, so it is a synonym.
- "Correct" and "good" have opposite meanings to "wrong," so they are antonyms.
#### 4.
End
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Synonym: finish
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Antonyms: start, begin
Explanation:
- "End" means the final part or conclusion of something.
- "Finish" has a similar meaning, so it is a synonym.
- "Start" and "begin" have opposite meanings to "end," so they are antonyms.
#### 5.
Easy
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Synonym: simple
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Antonyms: hard, tough
Explanation:
- "Easy" means not difficult or requiring little effort.
- "Simple" has a similar meaning, so it is a synonym.
- "Hard" and "tough" have opposite meanings to "easy," so they are antonyms.
#### 6.
Over
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Synonym: above
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Antonyms: under, below
Explanation:
- "Over" means positioned above something.
- "Above" has a similar meaning, so it is a synonym.
- "Under" and "below" have opposite meanings to "over," so they are antonyms.
Final Answer:
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Glum: Circle "sad," cross out "happy" and "glad."
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Tiny: Circle "little," cross out "huge" and "large."
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Wrong: Circle "false," cross out "correct" and "good."
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End: Circle "finish," cross out "start" and "begin."
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Easy: Circle "simple," cross out "hard" and "tough."
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Over: Circle "above," cross out "under" and "below."
$$
\boxed{
\text{Circle: sad, little, false, finish, simple, above; Cross out: happy, glad, huge, large, correct, good, start, begin, hard, tough, under, below}
}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonyms worksheet for 2nd grade.
