Vocabulary: Similar Expressions

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English
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9th - 12th Grade
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Kim Reyes
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 3 pts
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'
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
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'.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.5
CCSS.L.9-10.5B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 3 pts
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.4A
CCSS.L.9-10.5
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