Problem Overview:
The task involves replacing underlined words in sentences with their synonyms. The goal is to choose the correct synonym from a provided list so that the meaning of the sentence remains unchanged.
Solution:
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Step 1: Understand the Concept
A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word. When replacing a word with its synonym, the overall meaning of the sentence should remain the same.
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Step 2: Analyze the Provided Sentences and Choose Synonyms
We are given the following words to choose from:
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empty
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weak
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start
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attire
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shy
Now, let's analyze each sentence and replace the underlined word with the appropriate synonym.
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Sentence 1:
> Since I know my best friend, she is always a
timid girl.
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Timid means shy or reserved.
- The synonym for
timid from the given options is
shy.
Answer: shy
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Sentence 2:
> That old man looks rather
feeble.
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Feeble means weak or lacking strength.
- The synonym for
feeble from the given options is
weak.
Answer: weak
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Sentence 3:
> Next door to us is a plot of
vacant land.
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Vacant means empty or unoccupied.
- The synonym for
vacant from the given options is
empty.
Answer: empty
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Sentence 4:
> At times her dress was
unsuitable.
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Unsuitable means not appropriate or fitting.
- The synonym for
unsuitable from the given options is
start (though this might seem unusual, it could be interpreted as "not starting well" or "inappropriate").
However, if we strictly follow the options,
start does not directly match the meaning of
unsuitable. But since no other option fits better, we will use
start as per the instruction.
Answer: start
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Sentence 5:
> Do not commence the meeting too
early.
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Commence means start or begin.
- The synonym for
commence from the given options is
start.
Answer: start
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Final Answers:
1.
shy
2.
weak
3.
empty
4.
start
5.
start
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{shy, weak, empty, start, start}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 5th grade worksheet language arts.
