Which sentence has the same meaning?
Key Notes :
| What does ‘same meaning’ even mean? |
It means the sentences give us the same picture in our heads, even if they sound a little different. Think of it like this: you can say ‘I’m happy’ or ‘I’m glad’ – both tell us you’re feeling good!
| How to Spot Sentences with the Same Meaning |
Here are some tips to help you find those sentence twins:
- Look for similar words: Sometimes, sentences use words that mean almost the same thing. For example, big and large.
- Think about the action: What is the sentence doing? Is it telling you something, asking a question, or giving a command? Sentences with the same meaning will do the same kind of action.
- Ask ‘Does it make sense?’: After you think you’ve found a match, read both sentences aloud. Do they both make sense? Do they tell you the same thing?.
Sometimes, sentences can be tricky, so always double-check!
| Examples of Sentence Twins |
Let’s look at some examples:
- Sentence 1: The cat is sleeping on the mat.
- Sentence 2: The kitty is napping on the rug.
See how cat and kitty are similar, and sleeping and napping are similar too? Both sentences tell us the same thing: a cat is resting!
Here’s another one:
- Sentence 1: Please be quiet in the library.
- Sentence 2: Remember to keep your voice down at the library.
Even though they use different words, both are asking you to be quiet!
| Time to Practice! (Exercises) |
Match the sentences that have the same meaning. Draw a line between the sentence twins!
| 1) The dog is running fast. | a. The girl is content. |
| 2) I am feeling joyful. | b. The boy is sad. |
| 3) She is happy with it. | c. The canine is running quickly. |
| 4) He is not glad. | d. I am feeling cheerful. |
Answer Key:
1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b
Here are some more to try:
| 1) The car is red. | a. The test was easy. |
| 2) The food is delicious. | b. The vehicle is crimson. |
| 3) The exam was simple. | c. I require water. |
| 4) I need a drink. | d. The meal is yummy. |
Answer Key:
1-b, 2-d, 3-a, 4-c
Great job! Keep practicing, and you’ll become expert sentence detectives in no time! Remember to look for similar words and think about what the sentence is doing.
- Read more books! The more you read, the more you’ll see how different words can mean the same thing.
- Play word games! Games like Scrabble or Boggle can help you learn new words and their meanings.
- Ask questions! If you’re not sure what a word means, ask a grown-up or look it up in a dictionary.
let’s practice!
