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A thesaurus is useful for finding synonyms.

Synonyms

This KS2 English quiz takes a look at synonyms. Synonyms are similar meaning words or phrases. They can be very useful for improving the quality of your writing. Sometimes we use the same words over and over, which can be boring for our readers. Can you spot pairs of words which have the same meaning?

If you are interested in using lots of different synonyms in your writing, you might want to consider purchasing a thesaurus. This is rather like a dictionary, except it focusses on synonyms.

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Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Hastily

Cautiously

Hungrily

Hurriedly

Continuously

Quickly and speedily both work too.

Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Happy

Contented

Indifferent

Displeased

Wild

Happy has plenty of synonyms, such as blissful, cheerful, jolly, joyful, merry and thrilled.

Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Tired

Worried

Unbalanced

Fatigued

Miserable

Exhausted and sleepy are alternatives.

Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Decide

Think

Decision

Assign

Determine

Once a course of action has been chosen, it has been 'decided' or 'determined' - 'resolve' is another good synonym for 'decide'.

Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Loyal

Neurotic

Suspicious

Warlike

Devoted

Other synonyms are true and faithful.

Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Slouching

Stalking

Poised

Eager

Slumping

Other synonyms are hunching and drooping.

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Defeat

Different

Overcome

Outnumber

Despise

Beat and conquer are other synonyms.

Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Suggestion

Implication

Action

Oblivious

All of the above

'Suggestion' has many meanings, each with its own set of synonyms. Other synonyms of 'suggestion' include 'hint' and 'allusion'.

Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Precisely

Slowly

Exactly

Poetically

Woodenly

To be precise is to be exact and accurate in your thought, speech or actions.

10.

Look at the word and choose the correct synonym from the list.
Solitude

Patience

Exposure

Isolation

Fear

Solitude means being solitary, or alone.

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