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Synonyms

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 . Synonyms are words with the same or similar meanings. Synonyms.

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Synonyms

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  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. Synonyms are words with the same or similar meanings

  2. Synonyms • Synonyms can be any part of speech (such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs or prepositions), as long as both words are the same part of speech.

  3. Synonyms Here are some examples of English synonyms: • verb • "buy" and "purchase" • adjective • "big" and "large" • adverb • "quickly" and "speedily" • preposition • "on" and "upon"

  4. Synonyms Use the words in the box below to find synonyms for the italicisedwords: • The valiantknight grabbed his sword and charged the fire-breathing dragon. Valiant is another word for brave. • The wicked witch caused trouble for the good people in the town. _____________________________________________________ • The grouchy old man yelled at the kids and told them not to play near his house. _____________________________________________________ • The timidboy hid behind his mother whenever people came near him. _____________________________________________________ • The obnoxious boy started to scream when his mother wouldn't buy him any sweets. _____________________________________________________ • She was so stingy that she never spent money on anything. _____________________________________________________ • At first, we thought he wasinsane because he was talking to a frog. _____________________________________________________ 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. evil brave cheap crazy shy grumpy rude

  5. Commonly overused words • When you write, try to use the most precise word for your meaning, not the word that comes to mind first. • Consult a thesaurus to find alternatives for some commonly overused words. • Keep in mind that the choices offered in a thesaurus do not all mean exactly the same thing. Review all the options, and choose the one that best expresses your meaning.

  6. Thesaurus • Just be careful not to rely on a thesaurus too much, like Joey from ‘Friends’ did! • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1tOqZUNebs&safe=active

  7. 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.

  8. Synonyms for commonly overused words

  9. Synonym trees dreary dull lacklustre tiresome tedious uninteresting mind-numbing monotonous BORING

  10. Synonym trees Divide yourselves into 6 groups. Each group will be responsible for each of the synonym trees below. In your group, find as many synonyms as you can for your tree by next week. Be prepared to present your trees to the class! ALSO SEE HAPPY SAY DO THING

  11. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES • Tutors, the following activities can be used at any point over the next 2 weeks during morning registration. You don’t need to use them on the same day that you introduce synonyms to your form groups for the very first time. • You can get your tutees to complete these activities in order to either demonstrate or consolidate their knowledge of synonyms, or simply to extend their knowledge further.

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

  13. ANSWERS Match up the synonyms! • E • H • Q • M • L • J • C • P • K • A • N • O • G • S • D • R • F • I • B • T • Beneficial • Weary • Diligent • Persuade • Recall • Predict • Anxious • Grumble • Examine • Ponder • Aid • Oppose • Recommend • Profit • Despise • Annoy • Praise • Irate • Satisfied • Understand • Think • Content • Worried • Hate • Helpful • Compliment • Suggest • Tired • Furious • Forecast • Inspect • Remember • Convince • Help • Be against • Complain • Hard-working • Irritate • Gain • Comprehend

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