Vocabulary: Similar Expressions

Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

So here, briefly, are the main points of the argument again:...

• shortly

• in brief

• instantly

Answer explanation

In brief means 'using few words'

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Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

Most people think there is more crime today, but actually the statistics do not support this.

• alternatively

• apparently

• in actual fact

Answer explanation

In actual fact is used to correct something wrong that has been said.

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Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

I've considered all the options and all in all I think this one is the best.

• on balance

• by far

• in total

Answer explanation

On balance is used to give your opinion after considering all the facts.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

A: They've offered me $20 an hour but I really don't want to work for less than $25.

B: That seems reasonable

• I'm in agreement

• Fair enough

• Undoubtedly

Answer explanation

Fair enough means that you understand and accept what someone has said.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

There are too many students, not enough books and in addition to that the teacher is hopeless!

• what's more

• as a matter of fact

• the fact is

Answer explanation

What's more is to add more information about the situation you have been talking about.

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Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

The garden needs attention but apart from that, the house is looking really good.

• as for

• nevertheless

• aside from

Answer explanation

Aside from means 'except for'.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

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Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

It's not surprising that you're tired after getting up at 5 o'clock every day.

• No wonder

• Not to mention

• Admittedly

Answer explanation

No wonder is used to say that something is easy to understand.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

She's always asking me about my relationship with Paul, but it is nothing to do with her!

• is none of her business

• is out of stock

• means nothing to her

Answer explanation

None of her business means she does not need to know about it and you think that she should not ask about it.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

It's true that I don't take much exercise, which would probably help me to lose weight.

• frankly

• admittedly

• reality

Answer explanation

Admittedly is used to agree that something is true, although you don't want to agree.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word or phrase can replace the underlined word and has a similar meaning?

A: Do you think we'll be invited to Alex's party?

B: We might be.

• You never know.

• Who cares?

• I guess so.

Answer explanation

You never know is used to say that something is possible but not certain or very likely.

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