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You might write "A single turkey remained in the farmyard." You could also write "A sole turkey remained in the farmyard." "Single" and "sole" are synonyms.

Synonyms 04

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

Crowd

Gathering

Group

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Learning synonyms builds your writing and speaking vocabulary

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Not at once

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All antonyms used here are synonyms of each other!

3 .

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Movement

Progression

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Vary your vocabulary: avoid overusing the same word

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Shorten

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Stopping

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The other three words are synonyms of "flagging"

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Annoy

Comfort

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Try to learn, use and spell new words

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

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