Synonyms,+Antonyms,+and+Homonyms

Words and More Words Webquest

This webquest is set up for you to learn more about synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms, while completing fun games and activities. Work your way through all of the links to test your new knowledge about words. Show your teacher your progress of knowing more about synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms through your writing and speaking skills. Each section focuses on a specific type of word usage. After reading each section, follow the links below to play fun and exciting games. You will learn more if you read each section first and then play the games. Have fun and sure to keep your teacher updated on your progress.

**Synonyms ** Synonyms are two words that mean the same thing. When we read and write we come across many words that are synonyms. Writers like to use synonyms in their writing to increase the reader's vocabulary and to make the writing piece more interesting. Below are several tasks and games to help you become better in finding new words that mean the same thing!

Tim and Moby love Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms. Listen and watch as they tell you the difference between these parts of speech. When you are done follow the links to complete activities which will let you practice writing new words and take a quiz to test your new knowledge on the subject.

[|Tim and Moby are fun!]

[|Slide show on Synonyms]

[|Synonym/Antonym Crossword]

[|Synonym Game]

[|Quiz: Antonyms and Synonyms]

[|Synonym Finder] *** A great way to look up synonyms and antonyms for any writing**

 **Antonyms**

 ** Antonyms are words that meant the opposite of each other or have different meanings. Antoynms help us to distinguish words that we can use when trying to show a comparison of two meanings. They also help when we are trying to describe characteristics of objects. Listed below are links that can be used to help you practice using antonyms and finding words that have opposite meanings. **

 ** [|Synonym/Antonym Crossword] **

** [|Antonym Game] **

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<span style="color: #1c1c7d; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 190%;"> **Homonyms**

<span style="color: #4b4bcd; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">There are several types of homonyms. Homonyms are words that are spelled or sound the same, but have different meanings. For example, the word fan. It can be electric moving blades or someone who loves a sport's team. Homophone are words that have the same pronunciation, but different meanings and spellings. For example: aisle and isle. An aisle is a lane in a store where merchandise is kept. An isle is a piece of land surrounded by water on all sides. Homographs are words that spelled the same, but have different meanings and pronunciation. For example, the word bass. It can mean a fish or a deep voice. Listed below is a song about homonyms. Click on that link first before exploring the other links.

<span style="color: #373a95; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">[|Homophone Song]

<span style="color: #373a95; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">[|Comic Strip Creator]

<span style="color: #373a95; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">[|Which Word]

<span style="color: #373a95; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">[|Game Aquarium]

<span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 210%; text-align: center;">CONGRATULATIONS! you have successfully completed the webquest. Remember to look for examples of synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms as you are reading.