Delta Publications – Smart Exam Pad
📅 Topic Coverage: 02nd September to 17th September 2025
📝 Delta Quarterly Test 1 : 6th to 8th October 2025 🎓 Class: 8th Class (Grade 8)

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📚 Weekly Focus Topics – Synonyms and Antonyms

No.	Topic
1.	Prefixes and suffixes P.1 Words with pre- P.2 Words with re- P.3 Words with sub- P.4 Words with mis- P.5 Words with un-, dis-, in-, im- and non- P.6 Words with -ful P.7 Words with -less P.8 Words with -able and -ible
2.	Greek and Latin roots Q.1 Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words Q.2 Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots Q.3 Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots Q.4 Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots
3.	Synonyms and antonyms R.1 Choose the synonym R.2 Choose the antonym
4.	Word choice and usage S.1 Describe the difference between related words S.2 Positive and negative connotation
5.	Homophones T.1 Use the correct homophone T.2 Which definition matches the sentence? T.3 Which sentence matches the definition?
6.	Analogies U.1 Analogies U.2 Analogies: challenge
7.	Context clues V.1 Find words using context V.2 Determine the meaning of words using synonyms in context V.3 Determine the meaning of words using antonyms in context V.4 Use context to identify the meaning of a word
8.	Domain-specific vocabulary W.1 Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures
9.	Reference skills X.1 Alphabetical order X.2 Use guide words X.3 Use dictionary entries X.4 Use dictionary definitions X.5 Use thesaurus entries

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✅ Important Notes for Students

• Revise using Smart Exam PAD (Delta Publications).
• Practice with word cards, synonym–antonym match activities, and example sentences.
• Focus on frequent exam vocabulary for both synonyms and antonyms.
• Weekly Test–3 will cover both topics listed above.

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📌 Tip for Preparation
✏️ Use flashcards – one side for the word, the other for its synonym or antonym.
🎯 Play quick “Word Match” and “Opposite Hunt” games for faster recall.