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Chapter: 03. The Witches

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Word Wonder: Unlocking the Power of Words!
Understanding words is like having a superpower – it helps you understand everything better, speak clearly, and write amazing stories! Let’s explore some cool word tricks:
1. Synonyms: Words That Are Pals!
Imagine you have two friends who always agree on everything. That’s kind of like synonyms! Synonyms are words that have the same or very similar meanings. They are like different ways to say the same thing.
Think of it this way: If you’re “happy,” you could also say you’re “joyful” or “glad.” All these words make you feel good!
Why are they useful? Using synonyms makes your writing more interesting and prevents you from repeating the same word too often. It helps you express yourself with more variety.
2. Antonyms: Words That Are Opposites!
Now, imagine two friends who never agree and are always doing the exact opposite. Those are antonyms! Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. They are like two sides of a coin.
Think of it this way: If a door is “open,” the opposite is “closed.” If it’s “day,” the opposite is “night.”
Why are they useful? Antonyms help us show contrast and make our descriptions clear. They are great for comparing things!
3. Alphabetical Order: The Dictionary’s Secret Code!
Have you ever wondered how dictionaries, phone books, or even library shelves are organized so you can find what you need quickly? They use alphabetical order! This means words are arranged based on the letters of the alphabet, from A to Z.
How it works:
You look at the first letter of each word. (e.g., Apple comes before Banana because A comes before B).
If the first letters are the same, you look at the second letter. (e.g., Cat comes before Cow because A comes before O).
If the first and second letters are the same, you look at the third letter, and so on. (e.g., Book comes before Boots because K comes before T).
Why is it useful? Alphabetical order is super helpful for quickly finding words in a dictionary to learn their meanings or spellings. It’s also used to organize lists of names, topics, and information in many places. It makes finding things much, much easier!
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A. Write the synonyms and antonyms of these words. ​
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​B. Can you arrange the words given below in alphabetical order?
chores
delicious
excellent
hurriedly
relief
sniffing
stirring
tricking
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