Exploring Synonyms for Kids

What does it mean if two words are synonyms?

• They sound the same

• They have the same or similar meanings

• They are spelled the same

• They have opposite meanings

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which pair is an example of synonyms?

• Buy and Sell

• Pretty and Beautiful

• Fast and Slow

• Happy and Sad

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following is not a synonym?

• Hot and Cold

• Car and Automobile

• Clever and Wise

• Gigantic and Enormous

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which synonym pair is suitable for describing size?

• Sharp and Dull

• Happy and Joyful

• Loud and Noisy

• Tiny and Small

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Why might you use synonyms in writing?

• To make the text shorter

• To add variety and enhance description

• To correct grammatical errors

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does it mean if synonyms are not interchangeable?

• They always have the same meaning

• They can be used in any context

• They cannot always be used in place of each other

• They have no similar meanings

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which example shows non-interchangeable synonyms?

• Hungry and Famished

• Big and Large

• Open and Closed

• Quick and Fast

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What should be considered when choosing a synonym for 'hungry'?

• The location

• The number of people

• The intensity of hunger

• The time of day

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

In formal writing, which synonym for 'boo boo' is more appropriate?

• Accident

• Injury

• Mistake

• Error

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CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

What is a mnemonic to remember what synonyms are?

• Synony starts with an S for 'similar'

• Synony starts with an S for 'same'

• Synony starts with an S for 'singular'

• Synony starts with an S for 'synthesis'

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D