Understanding Unfamiliar Words with Comparisons and Similar Words

Why Comparisons and Similar Words Matter

• Comparisons (Analogies) help us see how two different things are alike.
  For example: "Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're gonna get."

• Similar Words (Synonyms) are words that mean nearly the same thing.
  For example: "Happy" can also mean "joyful."

Using Context Clues

Look for hints in sentences to understand new words.

• Example: "The arduous journey was exhausting." (Here, arduous means hard.)

Building Your Vocabulary

• Similar Words:
  • "Beneficial" means "helpful."
  • "Difficult" means "challenging."
• Comparisons:
  • "A student is to school as a player is to a team."

Tips for Clear Writing

Make sure your sentences are easy to understand:

• Use simple sentences and combine them when needed.
• Example: "The test was hard, but I studied well."

Practice Your Skills

• Find a new word, use comparisons or similar words, and write a sentence with it.
• Share what you learned with a friend to practice speaking!