Exploring Synonyms and Their Usage

What is a synonym?

• A word with a similar meaning.

• A word with an opposite meaning.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• A phrase that describes an action.

Provide a synonym for the word 'happy'.

• angry

• sad

• joyful

• bored

In the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog', what is a synonym for 'quick'?

• fast

• slow

• lazy

• clumsy

What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

• Synonyms and antonyms are both types of homonyms.

• Synonyms have similar meanings; antonyms have opposite meanings.

• Synonyms are words with different meanings; antonyms are words with similar meanings.

• Synonyms are always longer than antonyms; antonyms are always shorter.

Identify the synonym in the following sentence: 'She was elated about her success.'

• angry

• disappointed

• sad

• happy

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'big': large, huge, tiny?

• enormous

• colossal

• tiny

• massive

Fill in the blank with a synonym: 'The weather was very _______ today.' (pleasant)

• cold

• horrible

• nice

• bad

What is a common mistake people make when using synonyms?

• Using synonyms with different connotations.

• Choosing synonyms based on their length.

• Using synonyms that are not related at all.

• Using synonyms only from the same language.

Choose the correct synonym for 'difficult': easy, hard, simple.

• challenging

• arduous

• complicated

• hard

In the phrase 'He was very tired', what is a synonym for 'tired'?

• energetic

• exhausted

• lively

• weary