Synonyms - Lesson#5

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Synonyms ? Interesting English

Synonyms - Lesson#5

What Are Synonyms?

A synonym is a different word that has a very similar meaning. The word large is a synonym of big for example. "Large" means big in size or amount and "big" means large in size or amount. Almost all words have a synonym. These lessons have examples of words and their synonyms.

Why are they useful to know? There are three good reasons to learn synonyms. First, it will help you understand more when you listen or read. Second, it will help you to describe in more detail when talking or writing. Finally, it will help you get a better score on an English test like TOEFL!

Here is lesson #5. Read the information below and then answer the four questions. Word: kind ? This word is used to describe a type of thing or person. Example: What kind of music do you like? Synonyms: sort, style, type, variety

Word: serve ? To serve can mean to give someone food or drink especially guests or customers in a restaurant or bar. Example: We're not allowed to serve alcohol to anyone under 18. Synonyms: give, present, provide

Word: find - This means to discover something or someone that you have been searching for. Example: I can't find my glasses and I've looked everywhere. Synonyms: detect, discover, identify, locate

1. The words "sort" and "give" are synonyms. a) True b) False

2. Which of the following is a synonym of "serve"? a) give b) type c) discover

3. Which word is a synonym of "find", as in "I can't find my keys"? a) variety b) locate c) provide

4. The words "detect" and "identify" are synonyms. a) True b) False

Answers: 1. (b) 2. (a) 3. (b) 4. (a)

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