Word Formation: Synonyms – Basic 6 English Lesson Note (First Term)

What are Synonyms? Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings.

Common Synonym Pairs:

Size:

• big = large, huge, enormous
• small = tiny, little, mini

Appearance:

• beautiful = pretty, lovely, attractive
• ugly = horrible, awful, hideous

Feelings:

• happy = joyful, cheerful, glad
• sad = unhappy, miserable, upset

Movement:

• fast = quick, speedy, rapid
• slow = sluggish, gradual, leisurely

Exercise B – Synonym Practice

Part 1: Match the synonyms:

1. clever a. scared
2. brave b. smart
3. frightened c. courageous
4. angry d. tired
5. exhausted e. furious

Part 2: Replace the underlined words with synonyms:

1. The big elephant walked slowly. → The _______ elephant walked slowly.
2. She wore a beautiful dress. → She wore a _______ dress.
3. The boy was very happy. → The boy was very _______.

My grandmother is very old. → My grandmother is very _______.