Which sentence has the same meaning?

Key Notes :

Hi everyone! Today, we’re going to become sentence detectives! Our mission is to find sentences that say the same thing, even if they use different words. It’s like finding hidden twins in the world of words!

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:

1. Look for similar words: Sometimes, sentences use words that mean almost the same thing. For example, big and large.
2. 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.
3. 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!