Find synonyms in context

Key Notes :

What are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning! They are like word friends. Using synonyms makes our writing and speaking more interesting. Instead of saying “happy” all the time, we can also say “joyful,” “glad,” or “cheerful!”

Finding Synonyms in a Sentence

Sometimes, you can find synonyms hiding in the same sentence! Look for words that are used close together that seem to describe the same thing. Here’s how to be a Synonym Searcher:

1. Read the sentence carefully.
2. Think about what each word means.
3. Look for words that have similar meanings.
4. Check: Do the words make sense if you swap them?

Synonym Spotting: Examples

Let’s look at some examples:

• The dog was big and large. (Big and large are synonyms!)
• She was glad and happy to see her friend. (Glad and happy are synonyms!)
• The food was tasty and delicious. (Tasty and delicious are synonyms!)

Time to Practice!

Can you find the synonyms in these sentences? Write down the synonyms you find for each sentence:

1. The car was fast and quick.
2. The little girl was afraid and scared of the dark.
3. He was smart and clever.
4. She looked and gazed at the stars.
5. The man was brave and courageous.

More Practice!

Read each sentence and find a synonym for the underlined word from the word bank:

Word Bank: Tiny, Noisy, Pleased, Incorrect, Simple

1. The answer was wrong. ______________
2. The mouse was small. ______________
3. The game was easy. ______________
4. The children were happy. ______________
5. The classroom was loud. ______________

Synonym Challenge

Write your own sentences using synonyms! Try to include two words that mean almost the same thing in each sentence.

Example: The cat was sleepy and tired.

Now, it’s your turn!

Next Steps

Keep practicing finding and using synonyms! The more you practice, the better you will become at being a Synonym Searcher! Look for them when you are reading and try to use them when you are writing.

let’s practice!