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English Class 4 - Synonyms Notes

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Synonyms

Welcome to the chapter on Synonyms for Class 4. In this chapter, you will learn what synonyms are, how to use them in sentences, and why they are important for making your English richer and more interesting. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to find and use synonyms to improve your writing and speaking!

Introduction

Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Using synonyms helps you avoid repeating the same word and makes your sentences more colorful.

Examples of Synonyms

  • Happy: glad, joyful, cheerful
  • Big: large, huge, enormous
  • Fast: quick, speedy, rapid
  • Smart: clever, intelligent, bright
  • Easy: simple, effortless, straightforward

Using Synonyms in Sentences

When you write or speak, try to use different synonyms to make your sentences interesting.

  • The cheerful girl sang a song. (Instead of "happy")
  • The huge elephant walked slowly. (Instead of "big")
  • He solved the puzzle in a quick way. (Instead of "fast")

Fun Activity: Synonym Match

Write a list of words and find their synonyms. You can play a matching game with your friends or classmates!

Summary

  • Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
  • Using synonyms makes your English better.
  • Try to use synonyms to avoid repeating words.

Practice Questions

  1. Write two synonyms for "small".
  2. Find a synonym for "angry".
  3. Use a synonym for "beautiful" in a sentence.
  4. What is a synonym for "difficult"?
  5. Write a sentence using a synonym for "sad".

Challenge Yourself

  • Make a list of five words and write two synonyms for each.
  • Find synonyms for words you use often in your homework.

Did You Know?

  • The word "synonym" comes from Greek and means "same name".
  • A thesaurus is a book that helps you find synonyms for words.

Glossary

  • Synonym: A word that means the same or nearly the same as another word.
  • Thesaurus: A book or tool that lists synonyms and antonyms.

Answers to Practice Questions

  1. Tiny, little
  2. Mad, furious
  3. The garden is very pretty.
  4. Hard, challenging
  5. She felt unhappy when her toy broke.

Use synonyms to make your writing and speaking more interesting!

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