MAP 3rd Grade Language Usage

A comprehensive course that helps 3rd graders master grammar, vocabulary, and writing skills needed for MAP Language Usage assessments.

Parts of SpeechSentence Structure and PunctuationVocabulary and Word Meanings
Subject-Verb AgreementUsing Synonyms and AntonymsCombining Sentences
Writing Friendly LettersRevising and Editing WritingUsing Language for Everyday Tasks
Careful Reading of QuestionsChecking Your WorkUsing Process of Elimination
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Advanced Topics

Using Synonyms and Antonyms

Making Writing Exciting With Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms are words with similar meanings, and antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Using these makes your writing more interesting!

How Can They Help?

  • Synonyms help avoid repeating the same word.
  • Antonyms help show differences and contrasts.

Where Do We Find Them?

  • Thesauruses
  • Online tools
  • Context in reading

Real-World Application

When describing your best day and your worst day, you might use antonyms to show the differences and synonyms to keep your writing lively.

Examples

  • Happy/sad (antonyms).

  • Big/large (synonyms).

In a Nutshell

Synonyms and antonyms make your writing richer and clearer.

Key Terms

Synonym
A word that has the same or a similar meaning as another word.
Antonym
A word that means the opposite of another word.
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Combining Sentences