Lesson 1 and 2 Vocabulary Synonyms

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Unit 3  Lesson 1           Synonyms and antonyms

Aim:

At the end of this lesson:

you will be able to recall what synonyms and antonyms are.

Programme

Introduction

Lesson Up

Worksheets

Homework

Introduction

This unit is about teamwork and help each other.

What is a synonym for "help"

Help

assistance

aid

support

service

cooperation

guidance

Write down what you think
synonyms and antonyms are.

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Synonyms and antonyms.

Synonyms are words or expressions that (almost) mean the same as other words: Beautiful, lovely, pretty.

An antonym is a word that means the opposite of other words:

Light -> Dark, pretty -> Ugly.

When do you use
synonyms or antonyms

A: I am scared of spiders.
B: Well, a lot of people are fr_______ of big ones!

A: let's check the answer key to see if it's right.
B: yes, it's co__________!

A: it's strange that Dave left without saying goodbye.
B: yes, that is un_________.

A: I think I'll find it hard to drive on the left when I'm in the UK!
B: It'll be di_____ at first, but after a while you'll be fine.

A: are you happy with your new phone?
B: Yes, I'm very pl________ with it. The camera's fantastic!

A: Tommy's a clever boy, isn't he?
B: Yes, he's very in______ For a ten-year-old.

What is the opposite of boring?

What is the opposite of noisy?

What is the opposite of rude?

how many antonyms do you know
for the word happy?

displeased,

dissatisfied,

joyless,

sad,

unhappy,

unpleased,

unsatisfied.

how many synonyms do you know
for the word sweet?

joyful

ecstated

delighted

cheerful

contented

aim
My aim is to pass the exam.

1. success
2. goal, purpose
3. annoy
4. ask

arrive
When my luggage did not arrive, I left the airport without it.

1. accomplish
2. annoy
3. reach, get to
4. alike

accomplish
I work hard to accomplish my goals.

1. achieve
2. fail
3. give up
4. bother

enquire
Please enquire with the manufacturer if you have any questions.

1. reply
2. ask information about something
3. increase
4. discover

courageous
It was a courageous decision to leave and start a new life in Australia.

1. coward
2. gorgeous, beautiful
3. careful
4. brave, bold

bother
She threatened to call the police if he didn't stop bothering her.

1. call
2. please
3. annoy,distress
4. accomplish

purchase
Concert tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.

1. buy
2. adress
3. whistle
4. bother

huge
The explosion left a huge crater.

1. lovely
2. enormous, big
3. shy
4. tiny, small

furious
I was late and my boss was furious with me.

1. calm
2. excited
3. shy, timid
4. angry, mad

repair
It is cheaper to repair the bike than to buy a new one

1. mend, fix
2. blend,mix
3. mistake
4. put, place

courteous
We maintain a safe, respectful and courteous school environment by not tolerating bullies.

1. assertive
2. polite
3. annoying,bothering
4. glad,happy

numerous
The singer received numerous letters from his fans.

1. little, a few
2. extra
3. many, a lot
4. minimum

additional
There’s no additional charge for children under twelve.

1. extra
2. diverse
3. discount
4. vast

capable of

You are capable of a lot more than you think you are. Don't underestimate yourself.

1. introverted,shy
2. enjoyable,fun
3. extraverted,outgoing
4. able, competent, can

reduction
Stores are offering big reductions this weekend.

1. missing,lost
2. discount, decrease
3. disaster
4. invoice, bill

vanish
Dinosaurs vanished from the Earth 65 million years ago.

1. increase,rise
2. fly
3. disappear, get lost
4. ignore,neglect

amazed

I was amazed at her knowledge of French literature. I had no idea that she likes it!

1. great, fantastic
2. surprised
3. excited
4. missing,lost

catastrophe
A nuclear leak could cause an environmental catastrophe.

1. disaster, calamity
2. reduction,discount
3. fix,repair
4. lost, missing

wealthy
The wealthy family owns a luxurious apartment in London.

1. poor
2. surprised
3. rich,affluent
4. chubby,fat

annually
The hospital spends $1.1 million annually for its computer operations.

1. daily, per day
2. monthly
3. decennial
4. yearly, every year

allow
You're not allowed to talk during the exam.

1. permit,let
2. fix,repair
3. create
4. buy,purchase

completely
The accident seemed to have completely destroyed his confidence.

1. quietly
2. partly
3. totally, wholly
4. initially

required
The form contained all the required information.

1. worried
2. necessary, needed
3. allowed,permitted
4. followed

fortunate
You're very fortunate to have found such a nice house.

1. early
2. terribly
3. helpful
4. lucky

concerned
Concerned parents have complained about the dangerous playground.

1. worried
2. dedicated
3. required
4. comfortable

Do all exercises in the handout.

When you have finished show your progress to me.

I´ll give the answers and you can check for yourselves

This is the end of today's lesson!

Have a wonderful day and see you next week!