Build vocabulary by reading from a wide variety of texts and literary genres. 0501.8.4

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1. Analogies: Find the Appropriate Match - Use the drop down menu below each word to select your answer.
2. Analogy Challenge - complete the analogies in a race against time
3. Analogy PowerPoint Show template - you make modifications to use with your students [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
4. Analogy Quiz - Use your keyboard to type the word that completes the analogy.
5. Analogy Quiz - Solving analogies helps you develop critical thinking skills.
6. Analogy Quiz: Set 2 - analogies from Diana Dell
7. Analogies: Practice Quiz #1 - [6 multiple-choice questions advanced level] Determine which A-through-E answer choice has a relationship similar to the original words or phrases [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
8. Analogies: Practice Quiz #2 -[6 more multiple-choice questions, also advanced level] Determine which A-through-E answer choice has a relationship similar to the original words or phrases [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
9. Antonyms - When you see the word that is an antonym of the given word, click on the button at the bottom left of the screen. 
10. Antonym Matching - Find the matching squares with opposite meaning
11. Antonym Practice - The exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Be sure to have a dictionary handy!
12. Awesome Analogies - Jeopardy style game for one or two players
13. Context Clues - define the bold word in the reading selection
14. Context Clues - define the bold word in the reading selection
15. Context Clues: Explanations - define the bold word in the reading selection
16. Context Clues: Comparison Clues - define the bold word in the reading selection
17. Context Clues: Contrast Clues - define the bold word in the reading selection
18. Fact Monster - Analogy of the Day
19. Field Trip - unscrambling synonyms - a word list is provided
20. Finding New Ways to Say Something - If you never want to be at a loss for words, it's a good idea to have a thesaurus on hand
21. Flash Analogy Set - Mr. Anker's analogy practice quiz
22. Homophones Game - [Skillwise game] Can you match the words that sound the same, but are spelt differently and have different meanings?
23. Index of Vocabulary Building Quizzes - Challenge yourself with these college-level words
24. Make a Personal Dictionary - choose synonyms for different words, sort words to match their antonyms, use context clues to figure out the meaning of new words, and write sentences using new words
25. SAT Test Analogy Questions - [5 multiple-choice questions advanced level] Determine which A-through-E answer choice has a relationship similar to the original words or phrases [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
26. SAT Test Prep: Verbal Analogies - [5 multiple-choice questions advanced level] Determine which answer choice has a relationship similar to the original words or phrases, hints are available
27. Synonyms and Antonyms - [1:28] Poet Stephen Coleman explains the uses of synonyms and antonyms
28. Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms - Read each pair of words; write S, A, or H beside the pairs
29. Synonym Challenge - identify the correct synonyms in a race against time
30. Synonym Matching - [3rd grade and above] Find pairs or words with same meaning
31. Synonym Practice - The exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Be sure to have a dictionary handy!
32. Using Context Clues - This section will help you review and strengthen your knowledge of using context clues. The 30 exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Determine your level of knowledge and then select an exercise from the lists at the site.
33. Word Association - Choose the correct word to fill in the blank
34. Word Jungle - Turn the dial to 5th grade and then click Start. Choose correct meaning of given word to swing in jungle
35. Word Relationships - Use the drop down menu to the right of each word to select your answer.
36. Words That Sound the Same - [Skillwise worksheet] Exercise in using homophones to write sentences

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