Adjective opposites

Amelia

Mon, Aug 02, 21

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (person, place, or thing). Adjectives that have opposite meanings, like big and small, are called antonyms.

Download our The opposite of big and The opposite of happy activities below.

These activities introduce the idea of opposites (or antonyms). Which word means the opposite of big? Which word means the opposite of happy? These activities have also been designed for handwriting practice.

Common Core Alignment:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.5.B Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

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EXAMPLE

Hot and cold are adjectives and antonyms (opposites) of each other. New and old are also adjectives and antonyms. antonyms (opposites) of each other. New and old are also adjectives and antonyms.

ACTIVITIES

Deep Dive

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