1. Synonyms For the next two weeks, when teachers mark your work, they will be focusing on how you use synonyms to avoid repetition in your writing and precise examination answers. Synonyms are words with the same or similar meanings.

2. Synonyms Here are some examples of English synonyms: verb ▫ "buy" and "purchase" adjective ▫ "big" and "large" adverb ▫ "quickly" and "speedily"

3. When you write, especially in an exam, try to use the most precise word for your meaning and not the word that comes to mind first. When not in an exam consult a thesaurus to find alternatives for some commonly overused words. Commonly overused words Thesaurus Rex had the largest vocabulary of all the dinosaurs.

4. Finding synonyms on a computer -Right-click on the word you want to change, then hover the mouse over ‘Synonyms’ to provide several alternatives. -If you still want to keep searching for other synonyms, click on ‘Thesaurus...’ to continue your search.

5. 1.Before you attempt to install it, you should read the directions. 2.I was anxious about my test results. 3.It is difficult to predict the weather. 4.When the students heard they would have a test, they started to grumble. 5.He began to ponder the reason that he failed. 6.After the earthquake, the villagers desperately needed aid. 7.Don’t worry. She’ll finish the job. She is very diligent. 8.I am weary. I need to rest. 9.I couldn’t persuade her to stay in school. 10.I can’t recall what his name is. 11.The captain began the assault in the middle of the night. 12.They started to construct the house yesterday. 13.You think it’s too expensive? I concur. I won't buy it at that price. 14.If water gets in the building, it will ruin the paintings. 15.I will not permit you to marry my daughter. Synonym Starter 1 In pairs, think of your own synonyms for the italicised words:

6. 1.Beneficial 2.Weary 3.Diligent 4.Persuade 5.Recall 6.Predict 7.Anxious 8.Grumble 9.Examine 10.Ponder 11.Aid 12.Oppose 13.Recommend 14.Profit 15.Despise 16.Annoy 17.Praise 18.Irate 19.Satisfied 20.Understand A.Think B.Content C.Worried D.Hate E.Helpful F.Compliment G.Suggest H.Tired I.Furious J.Forecast K.Inspect L.Remember M.Convince N.Help O.Be against P.Complain Q.Hard-working R.Irritate S.Gain T.Comprehend Match up the synonyms! Synonym Starter 2

7. BadBigExciting FunnyGetGood InterestingNiceVery Synonyms for commonly overused words Synonym Starter 3

8. Bad defective, inadequate, poor, unsatisfactory, disagreeable, offensive, repulsive, corrupt, wicked, naughty, harmful, injurious, unfavourable Big enormous, extensive, huge, immense, massive Exciting thrilling, stirring, rousing, dramatic Funny comical, ludicrous, amusing, droll, entertaining, bizarre, unusual, uncommon Get obtain, receive, acquire, procure, achieve Good satisfactory, serviceable, functional, competent, virtuous, striking Interesting absorbing, appealing, entertaining, fascinating, thought-provoking Nice pleasant, satisfying, gracious, charming Very unusually, extremely, deeply, exceedingly, profoundly How many did you get? Synonym Starter 3

9. Synonym Starter 4 The valiant knight grabbed his sword and charged the fire-breathing dragon. Valiant is another word for brave. 1.The wicked witch caused trouble for the good people in the town. _____________________________________________________ 2.The grouchy old man yelled at the kids and told them not to play near his house. _____________________________________________________ 3.The timid boy hid behind his mother whenever people came near him. _____________________________________________________ 4.The obnoxious boy started to scream when his mother wouldn't buy him any sweets. _____________________________________________________ 5.She was so stingy that she never spent money on anything. _____________________________________________________ 6.At first, we thought he was insane because he was talking to a frog. _____________________________________________________ evilbravecheap crazyshygrumpyrude Use the words in the box below to find synonyms for the italicised words: Wicked is another word for evil. Grouchy is another word for grumpy. Timid is another word for shy. Obnoxious is another word for rude. Stingy is another word for cheap. Insane is another word for crazy.