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Identify Synonyms to Improve Vocabulary

In this worksheet, students will learn how to create interest in their writing by varying their word choices.

'Identify Synonyms to Improve Vocabulary' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 3

Year:  Year 8 English worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Writing

Curriculum subtopic:   Use Growing Knowledge to Support Writing

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Worksheet Overview

It is important to vary our writing to add interest.

 

If we find we have repeated words in our writing, we should look for alternatives.

 

To help you do this, you can use a thesaurus, which lists words which have the same meaning as other words. These are called synonyms.

 

 

In this activity, we'll be looking at different words that mean the same thing and can enhance the quality of our writing...

 

Peter went to the shop before he went to the park

to

Peter visited the shop before he proceeded to the park.

 

park slide

 

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