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English Class 5 - Synonyms Notes

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Synonyms

Welcome to the chapter on Synonyms for Class 5. In this chapter, you will learn what synonyms are, how to use them in sentences, and why they make 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, uncomplicated

Using Synonyms in Sentences

You can use synonyms to make your writing more interesting. For example:

  • The happy child played in the park. (happy = joyful)
  • She wore a big hat. (big = large)
  • He ran fast to catch the bus. (fast = quick)

Fun Activity: Synonym Match!

Write a list of words and find their synonyms. Try using them in your own sentences!

Summary

  • Synonyms are words with similar meanings.
  • Using synonyms makes your writing and speaking more interesting.
  • Practice finding and using synonyms every day.

Practice Questions

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

Challenge Yourself

  • List five synonyms for "happy".
  • Write a short paragraph using at least three synonyms.

Did You Know?

  • The word "synonym" comes from Greek, meaning "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 for finding synonyms and antonyms.

Answers to Practice Questions

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

Use synonyms to make your English bright and exciting!

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