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Fascinating Fact:

Synonyms make writing colourful, swapping happy for glad, cheerful or joyful.

In KS1 English, exploring synonyms helps children choose the best word for each sentence. By trying different options, young writers make their stories clearer, livelier and more enjoyable to read.

Key Terms

Synonym: A word with a similar meaning to another word, such as small and little.
Antonym: A word with the opposite meaning, like hot and cold.
Thesaurus: A book or tool that groups words with similar meanings together.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are synonyms in simple terms for KS1?

For KS1, synonyms are words that mean almost the same thing, like happy and cheerful. Choosing a good synonym can make a sentence more interesting.

How do synonyms help improve my child’s writing?

Synonyms help children avoid repeating the same word and choose words that fit the feeling or idea better, making their stories clearer and more fun to read.

What is the difference between a synonym and an antonym?

A synonym has a similar meaning, like fast and quick. An antonym has the opposite meaning, like fast and slow.

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1 .

'Please purchase a new car.' Which word can we use instead of 'purchase'?

sell

hide

clean

buy

Some cars used to have only three wheels!

2 .

'The ship was in great peril.' Which word can we use instead of 'peril'?

water

condition

danger

form

Another ship or liner that was in great peril was the Titanic, which sank in 1912.

3 .

'He manufactured lego.' Which word can we use instead of 'manufactured'?

makes

made

bought

sold

If we were replacing 'manufactures' then it would be 'makes', however, we are using the past tense and so it's 'made'.

4 .

'She wasn't feeling very well and felt drowsy.' Which word can we use instead of 'drowsy'?

sleepy

poorly

sick

unhappy

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5 .

'Please move in a circular motion.' Which word can we use instead of 'circular'?

round

square

straight

curved

The word 'circular' comes from the word 'circle'.

6 .

'The concert will commence at 8 o'clock.' Which word can we use instead of 'commence'?

begin

end

noise

happy

Commence and begin mean the same thing as the word start.

7 .

'He has gone insane.' Which word can we use instead of 'insane'?

crazy

sad

round

boring

We say someone has gone crazy if we mean they are doing something unusual. When we say this, we don't actually think they are crazy or insane - this is called a manner of speech, we are saying it to make a point but we don't mean it literally.

8 .

'He is a wealthy man.' Which word can we use instead of 'wealthy'?