Choose the synonym

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Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning! Think of them as word twins or close friends. They might not mean exactly the same thing, but they are very similar. Using synonyms can make your writing and speaking more interesting and colourful 🌈!

Examples of Synonyms

Happy:😊 Glad😀 Joyful😍 Cheerful😄	Cold ❄️ chilly🧥❄️ cool🥶 freezing🧊
Sad:😔 Unhappy😞 Blue💙😢 Downcast😟	Fast:🚗 Quick Rapid Speedy
Big:🐘 Large🦒 Huge🦖 Enormous🌍	Good: Great🌟 Excellent🏆 Wonderful🌈

🌼 Example Sentences:

• She is happy = She is glad.
• The dog is fast = The dog is quick.
• The box is big = The box is large.

🎨 Activity for Students: Synonym Challenge!

Let’s practice! Choose the best synonym for each word below. Circle your answer.

👉 Choose the correct synonym:

1. The word happy means:
   (a) sad
   (b) glad
   (c) angry
2. The word cold means:
   (a) hot
   (b) chilly
   (c) warm
3. The word big means:
   (a) small
   (b) huge
   (c) tiny

Answer key: 1-b,2-b,3-b.

More Practice!

Write a synonym for each word:

• Cold:
• Hot:
• Slow:
• Kind:
• Nice:

Keep Exploring Synonyms!

Learning about synonyms makes your vocabulary bigger (or should I say larger, or even enormous! 😉) and helps you express yourself in many different ways. Keep practicing and you’ll become a Synonym Superstar in no time! 🎉

let’s practice!