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Synonyms 01
The word "build" means the same as "construct". The two words are synonyms of each other.

Synonyms 01

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Build a stronger vocabulary by choosing the best synonym for tone, audience, and context in your KS3 English writing.

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Fascinating Fact:

British and American choices differ, trainers in the UK and sneakers in the USA name the same item.

In KS3 English, you learn how synonyms help vary language and improve precision. Picking the right word depends on meaning, formality, and how it sounds with the rest of the sentence.

  • Synonym: A word with a similar meaning to another word, for example small and little.
  • Register: The level of formality of a word or phrase, such as informal kids versus formal children.
  • Nuance: A small difference in meaning or feeling, like angry versus furious.
What is a synonym in KS3 English?

A synonym is a word with a similar meaning to another word. Using synonyms helps avoid repetition and lets you choose a word that fits the tone.

How do I choose the best synonym for my sentence?

Match the meaning and register. Check if the word is formal or informal, and read the sentence aloud to see which option sounds natural.

Are British and American synonyms always interchangeable?

No. Some words differ by variety and audience. For example, UK readers expect trainers while US readers expect sneakers. Choose for your readers.

1 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Build
Construct
Demolish
Destroy
Knock down
Don't use the same word repeatedly in your writing; instead use synonyms for variety
2 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Stop
Go
Halt
Move
Travel
How many synonyms for "go" can you list?
3 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Difficult
Easy
Facile
Helpful
Not easy
"Facile" means "easy", so is the opposite of "difficult"
4 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Detach
Attach
Join
Separate
Unite
"Detach" and "attach" are opposites, or antonyms
5 .
What does "synonymous" mean?
Having a different meaning
Having a similar meaning
Having an opposite meaning
Having another meaning
Synonyms are words with similar meanings
6 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Calm
Disturbed
Peaceful
Rough
Stormy
"Calm" and "rough" are antonyms: they have opposite meanings
7 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Sow
Gather in
Harvest
Reap
Scatter seed
"Sow" is a verb meaning "scatter", but its homonym "sow" is a noun meaning a "mother pig"
8 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Tiny
Big
Huge
Large
Minute
"Minute" means "very small", making it a synonym of "tiny"
9 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Eager
Calm
Controlled
Keen
Reticent
"Reticent" means "quiet" or "reserved", making it an antonym of "eager"
10 .
Find the synonym of the following word.
Hurry
Cease
Pause
Rush
Stop
Try to use synonyms and antonyms in your writing

 

Author:  Sue Daish (English Teacher, Principal Examiner & Published Author)

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