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Understanding Words

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Homophones

  • Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
  • Examples: 'brake' and 'break', 'soar' and 'sore', 'pale' and 'pail'.
  • Always check the context to choose the correct homophone.
2

Synonyms

  • Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
  • Examples: 'happy' and 'joyful', 'quick' and 'fast', 'brave' and 'courageous'.
  • Using synonyms makes writing more interesting and avoids repetition.
3

Antonyms

  • Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.
  • We can form antonyms by adding prefixes like 'un-', 'in-', 'im-', 'dis-'.
  • Examples: fair → unfair, possible → impossible, tidy → untidy.
4

Compound Nouns

  • Compound nouns are made by joining two words to form a new word with a new meaning.
  • Examples: 'tooth' + 'brush' = 'toothbrush', 'rain' + 'coat' = 'raincoat'.
  • The first word often tells what kind of thing it is, and the second tells what it is.

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Homophones are words that soundWe can form opposites (antonyms) byCompound nouns are made by joining

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