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ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

What Synonyms and Antonyms covers in ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition · 2026-27

Topics in Synonyms and Antonyms

1

What Are Synonyms?

  • A synonym is a word that means the same as another word.
  • Using synonyms helps avoid repeating the same word in a sentence or paragraph.
  • Examples: 'happy' and 'joyful', 'big' and 'large'.
2

What Are Antonyms?

  • An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word.
  • Antonyms help describe differences clearly, like hot and cold.
  • Examples: 'fast' and 'slow', 'light' and 'dark'.
3

Forming Antonyms Using Prefixes

  • We can create antonyms by adding prefixes to words.
  • Common prefixes: un-, in-, im-, ir-, dis-.
  • The prefix used depends on the starting letter of the word.

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Central concept: Words and Their Meanings

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