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X.1 Synonyms and similar words

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What Are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words that mean almost the same thing. They help us describe ideas in different ways. Learning synonyms makes our speaking and writing stronger.

Examples of Synonyms:
  • Big / Large – The elephant is big. The elephant is large.
  • Happy / Glad – She feels happy. She feels glad.
  • Fast / Quick – The dog runs fast. The dog runs quick.
  • Small / Tiny – The mouse is small. The mouse is tiny.
Helpful to Remember

Synonyms give us more choices when we speak and write. They make sentences interesting and clear.

Why Synonyms Matter

Knowing synonyms helps children understand new words faster. They also make reading easier and help children explain ideas in more than one way.

Examples in Use:
  • At home: β€œThis toy is big. This toy is large.”
  • At school: β€œHe is happy. He is glad.”
  • In a story: β€œThe fast rabbit runs. The quick rabbit runs.”
Helpful to Remember

When children hear and use synonyms in different places, they remember them more easily.

How to Learn Synonyms

Children learn synonyms by connecting them with familiar words. Using real-life examples, stories, and games makes learning fun and meaningful.

Ways to Learn:
  • Show two objects and describe them with synonyms: big / large
  • Read picture books and ask, β€œCan we say it another way?”
  • Play matching games with synonym word cards
Helpful to Remember

Pairing synonyms with objects, actions, and pictures helps children connect words to meaning faster.

Fun Practice with Synonyms

Playful activities help children remember new words. Synonym games encourage active learning and joyful practice.

Practice Activities:
  • Synonym Match: Match cards with pairs like happy / glad
  • Word Swap: Replace β€œbig” with β€œlarge” in a sentence
  • Story Time: Find synonyms in a story together
  • Act It Out: Show fast and quick by running
Helpful to Remember

Short, playful practice keeps children engaged and builds confidence with new vocabulary.

Focus Vocabulary: Synonyms

Here are some important synonym pairs for children to practice. Encourage them to use these in daily conversations and writing.

Focus Words:
  • Big / Large – The house is big. The house is large.
  • Small / Tiny – The toy is small. The toy is tiny.
  • Happy / Glad – The boy is happy. The boy is glad.
  • Fast / Quick – The cat is fast. The cat is quick.
Helpful to Remember

Repetition and daily use of synonym pairs help children remember new words.

Tips for Families and Teachers

Children grow strong vocabularies when adults model and repeat synonyms. Talking about everyday objects and actions gives children many chances to use new words.

Helpful Tips:
  • Use synonym pairs in conversations: β€œThis drink is cold. It is also chilly.”
  • Ask children, β€œWhat’s another word for that?”
  • Praise children when they try using synonyms
  • Repeat pairs clearly in natural sentences
  • Connect synonyms to feelings, actions, and objects
Keep Practicing!

Practicing synonyms helps children become flexible speakers and confident readers and writers.