Find synonyms in context

Class:5 Topic: Find The Synonyms in the Conteext by Delta publications

Key Notes :

What are Synonyms?

Synonyms are words that have similar meanings. Think of them as word cousins! They might not mean exactly the same thing, but they are close enough that you can often use them in place of each other.

For example:

  • Happy = Joyful
  • Big = Large
  • Small = Tiny
Finding Synonyms in Sentences

Sometimes you can figure out the synonym of a word by looking at the context of the sentence. The context is all the other words around the word you’re trying to understand. These clues can help you discover what the word means, and then you can find a synonym that fits!

Here’s how to do it:

  • Read the entire sentence carefully.
  • Identify the word you want to find a synonym for.
  • Look for clues in the sentence that tell you what the word means.
  • Think of other words that have a similar meaning.
  • Try substituting your synonym into the sentence to see if it makes sense.
Examples

Example 1:

The gigantic elephant lumbered through the jungle. It was so huge that the ground shook with each step.

  • What is a synonym for gigantic?
  • The sentence says the elephant was so huge that the ground shook. Huge is a good synonym for gigantic!

Example 2:

The detective was very clever. She was also really smart and solved the crime in a matter of hours.

  • What is a synonym for clever?
  • The sentence says that the detective was really smart. Smart is a good synonym for clever!
Practice Time!

Read each sentence and try to find a synonym for the underlined word.

  1. The puppy was adorable. Everyone thought he was very ______.
  2. The weather was bad. It was very ______ outside.
  3. The student was very tired. She was very ______ after running the mile.
  4. The teacher asked a very difficult question. It was very ______ to answer.

Answer Key:

  1. cute
  2. awful
  3. sleepy
  4. hard
Key Takeaways

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. By looking at the context of a sentence, we can figure out the meaning of a word and then find a suitable synonym. Practice will make you a synonym superstar!

list of words synonyms in context

Let’s practice!

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