Thursday, April 14, 2016

SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS

We can describe awareness or understanding of something as cognizance

First, write a sentence that uses this word.

Then rewrite the sentence, first using a synonym and then using an antonym for this word. 

Each participant should suggest a different synonym and antonym.


Example: easy.

Answer: 

This exercise is easy.
Synonym: simple. This exercise is simple.
Antonym: difficult. This exercise is difficult.

4 comments:

Unknown said...

We can describe awareness or understanding of something as cognizance.


Synonym: Knowledge. When handed the wine list Rebeca's date appeared to be knowledgable to the sommelier.
Antonym: Ignorant. This exercise is difficult. When handed the wine list Rebeca's date appeared to be ignorant to the sommelier.

The Berg said...

I am cognizant of your opinion, but I disagree with you.

Synonym: Understand. I understand the orders.
Antonym: Indifferent. She was indifferent, even though it was costing her money.

Unknown said...

Children learn a lot of cognizance at school.

Synonym: Knowing. Children learn a lot of knowing at school.
Antonym: Heedlessness. Children learn a lot of heedlessness at school.

Michael said...

Well done, Jaquelyn and Logan!

But, Janny, I don't think you can "learn" cognizance. You also cannot learn "knowing" or "heedlessness".