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Develop Use of Ambitious Vocabulary

In this worksheet, students will develop their use of ambitious vocabulary.

'Develop Use of Ambitious Vocabulary' worksheet

Key stage:  KS 2

Year:  Year 5 English worksheets

Curriculum topic:   Writing: Composition

Curriculum subtopic:   Grammar and Vocabulary Awareness

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Worksheet Overview

a dictionary

 

Look at these two sentences:

 

Using good words is good to do nice and proper talking to people.

 

Or.

 

Using ambitious vocabulary is a great way to ensure you communicate effectively and appropriately with your audience.

 

See how the words you choose have an effect on the reader? You have a little more faith in what the writer of the second sentence is going to say!

 

In this activity, you will look at some ambitious words, their meaning, and how to use them in your work.

 

Ready? Have a look at the words and let's get started!

 

criticise

apparent

thorough

prejudice

pronunciation

rhythm

amateur

interfere

 

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