EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS TO 6 TH GRADE LEARNERS OF ENGLISH

Authors

  • Xaydarova Shoira Author
  • Anorboyeva Oydinoy Azizbek qizi Author

Keywords:

Key words: synonyms, antonyms, context clues, word maps, matching games, sentence creation, vocabulary development, thesaurus exploration, word families, semantic differences, usage awareness, repetition, retention, interactive learning, and effective teaching strategies for 6th grade English learners.

Abstract

Abstract: This work explores effective strategies for teaching synonyms and 
antonyms to 6th grade learners of English. The approach emphasizes the use of context 
clues, word maps, and matching games to help learners differentiate meanings and 
understand usage variations. Teachers guide students in recognizing subtle differences 
between words, supporting deeper semantic awareness. Activities such as sentence 
creation enhance learners’ ability to apply new vocabulary in both spoken and written 
communication. The use of thesaurus exploration and word families further expands 
students’  vocabulary  knowledge  and  promotes  independent  learning.  Continuous 
repetition,  practice,  and  integration  of  real-life  examples  ensure  retention  and 
appropriate  usage  of  synonyms  and  antonyms.  Overall,  these  strategies  create  an 
interactive  and  meaningful  learning  environment  that  strengthens  vocabulary 
development among 6th grade English learners. 

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Published

2026-01-08

How to Cite

Xaydarova Shoira, & Anorboyeva Oydinoy Azizbek qizi. (2026). EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS TO 6 TH GRADE LEARNERS OF ENGLISH . TADQIQOTLAR, 77(3), 316-319. https://journalss.org/index.php/tad/article/view/14196