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Relative Pronouns and relative Adverbs
Relative pronouns relate the relative clause to the noun that it is modifying. The relative pronouns are who, whose, whom, which, that, what, whoever, whomever. In the following examples, the relative pronouns are underlined.
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Adverbs are words that describe or give information about adjectives, verbs, and other adverbs. The relative adverbs are where, when, and why. In the following examples, the relative adverbs are underlined.
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metaphors and similes
A metaphor is a word or phrase that is used to make a comparison between two people, things, animals, or places. They can be very helpful for children who are learning the meaning of specific words because they provide a more visual description of the word or thought.
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things or persons which are not similar. The simile is usually in a phrase that begins with "as" or "like." The often nonsensical aspect of similes make them a fun way to get children excited about reading.
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idioms, adages and proverbs
Idioms are word combinations that we use which have a different meaning than the literal meanings of each word.
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An adage is a saying that has come to be accepted as truth over time.
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A proverb is a short saying that is widely used to express an obvious truth.
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synonyms, antonyms and homonyms
A synonym is a word that means the same or nearly the same thing as another word.
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Antonyms are words that have opposite or contrasting meanings.
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A homonym is a word that has the same pronunciation and sometimes the same spelling as another, but has a different meaning.
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