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English Quiz - Synonyms 04 (Questions)

Phrasal verbs and single words can share meanings. Learn when to choose put off or postpone, find out or discover, to match tone and formality.

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Fascinating Fact:

Phrasal verbs often have single word synonyms, put off equals postpone, find out equals discover.

In KS3 English, you compare phrasal verbs with single-word synonyms to improve precision. Picking the best option helps your tone: conversational for stories, formal for reports and essays.

Key Terms

Phrasal verb: A verb plus a particle (e.g., put off, find out) that creates a new meaning.
Synonym: A word with a closely similar meaning, such as postpone for put off.
Register: The level of formality in writing or speech (informal to formal).

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a phrasal verb in KS3 English?

A phrasal verb is a main verb plus a short word like a preposition or adverb, for example give up, carry on, or set up.

When should I use a single-word synonym instead of a phrasal verb?

Use single words in formal writing: postpone rather than put off. Phrasal verbs suit speech, narratives, and informal tone.

Are phrasal verbs formal or informal?

Most are more informal. They are fine in everyday writing, but essays and reports often prefer single-word equivalents.

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English Quiz - Synonyms 04 (Answers)

1.

See if you can find the synonym for the following word.
Release

[ ]	Hold prisoner
[ ]	Imprison
[ ]	Restrain
[x]	Set free

Words with similar meanings are synonyms

2.

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Abbreviate

[ ]	Extend
[ ]	Lengthen
[ ]	Make longer
[x]	Shorten

Words with opposite meanings are antonyms

3.

See if you can find the synonym for the following word.
Simultaneous

[ ]	At different times
[x]	At the same time
[ ]	Not at once
[ ]	Separately

All antonyms used here are synonyms of each other!

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See if you can find the synonym for the following word.
Sole

[ ]	Crowd
[ ]	Gathering
[ ]	Group
[x]	Single

Learning synonyms builds your writing and speaking vocabulary

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[x]	Fashionable
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The other three are synonyms of "not smart"!

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More synonyms of "soothe" include "make calm" and "assuage"

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[ ]	Flow
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[x]	Stop

Vary your vocabulary: avoid overusing the same word

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[ ]	Careless
[x]	Complete
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Use "through", "though" and "thorough" correctly

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[ ]	Ceasing
[ ]	Stopping
[x]	Tireless
[ ]	Tiring

The other three words are synonyms of "flagging"

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[ ]	Adhere to
[ ]	Hold fast
[ ]	Stand firm
[x]	Sway

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