English Language: Elementary School: Grades 3, 4 and 5 Quiz - Grade 5 Language - Synonyms (Questions)

This English Language quiz is called 'Synonyms' and it has been written by teachers to help you if you are studying the subject at elementary school. Playing educational quizzes is an enjoyable way to learn if you are in the 3rd, 4th or 5th grade - aged 8 to 11.

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Synonyms are words with meanings that are alike. Synonymous words are useful because they can help you express yourself more accurately; however, you have to be careful when using synonymous words because they may not always express what you really want to say. For example, 'angry' and 'furious' are synonyms, but 'furious' suggests a greater degree of anger than 'angry'.

Many writers, whether they are famous authors, journalists or poets, use synonyms regularly. They will most likely have a copy of a thesaurus close to hand when doing their writing. A thesaurus is a book rather like a dictionary. Instead of listing the meaning of words as a dictionary does, a thesaurus lists synonymous words. It's a very useful tool for writers.

To help you with some of the questions in this elementary school English quiz, take a look at the four answers and if you see two or three that have similar meanings, these can probably be eliminated. As always, take your time and read each question carefully.