Choose the synonym

Key Notes :

What are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings. They can enrich your writing and speaking by allowing you to express ideas in different ways.

Think of it like this: ‘happy’ and ‘joyful’ are synonyms. They both describe a feeling of being pleased, but they sound a little different.

Why are Synonyms Important?
  • Improve your writing: Using synonyms makes your writing more interesting and avoids repetition.
  • Enhance your understanding: Knowing synonyms helps you understand the meaning of new words and phrases.
  • Communicate more effectively: Synonyms allow you to express yourself more precisely and choose the word that best fits the context.
  • Makes you sound smart! The more words you know, the better you can express yourself.
How to Identify and Choose Synonyms
  • Understand the Original Word: Make sure you know the meaning of the word you want to find a synonym for.
  • Use a Thesaurus: A thesaurus is a helpful tool that lists synonyms for words. You can find one online or in a book.
  • Consider the Context: The best synonym will depend on the sentence or situation. Some synonyms have slightly different shades of meaning.
  • Think About Tone: Is the context formal, informal, serious, or funny? Choose a synonym that matches the tone.
  • Test it out: Replace the word with the potential synonym and see if the sentence still makes sense.
Examples
Word: HappyWord: Big
Synonyms:

Joyful
Glad
Cheerful
Content
Pleased		Synonyms:

Large
Huge
Enormous
Gigantic
Immense
Word: SadWord: Fast
Synonyms:

Unhappy
Depressed
Mournful
Gloomy
Sorrowful		Synonyms:

Quick
Rapid
Swift
Speedy
Hasty
Exercises

Instructions: Choose the best synonym for the underlined word in each sentence.

  1. The brave knight saved the princess.
    a) Scared
    b) Courageous
    c) Weak
  2. The tiny mouse ran across the floor.
    a) Large
    b) Small
    c) Giant
  3. The noisy classroom made it hard to concentrate.
    a) Quiet
    b) Calm
    c) Loud
  4. The clever student solved the puzzle quickly.
    a) Dull
    b) Intelligent
    c) Foolish
  5. The beautiful flower bloomed in the garden.
    a) Ugly
    b) Pretty
    c) Plain

Answer Key:

  1. b) Courageous
  2. b) Small
  3. c) Loud
  4. b) Intelligent
  5. b) Pretty

Fill in the Blank with Synonym

Instructions: Replace the underlined word with its synonym from the word box.
Word Box: tired, angry, small, pretty, rich

  1. She looked very beautiful in her new dress. → __________
  2. The baby is very little. → __________
  3. He was mad after hearing the news. → __________
  4. I am exhausted after the long walk. → __________
  5. They live in a wealthy neighborhood. → __________

✅ Answer Key (Fill in the Blank)

  1. pretty
  2. small
  3. angry
  4. tired
  5. rich
Tips for Choosing the Right Synonym
  • Continue to practice using a thesaurus to find synonyms for new words.
  • Pay attention to the different shades of meaning between synonyms.
  • Try to use synonyms in your own writing and speaking to make it more interesting and effective.
List of List of Choose the Synonyms

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