Task: Find the correct synonyms for the words on the left.
#### Explanation:
A
synonym is a word that has a similar meaning to another word. For example, "big" and "large" are synonyms because they convey the same general idea.
We will go through each word on the left and identify the synonym from the given options.
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Solution:
1.
begin
- Options: stop, start, finish
- Synonym:
start
- Explanation: "Begin" and "start" both mean to initiate or commence something.
2.
near
- Options: her, for, close
- Synonym:
close
- Explanation: "Near" and "close" both describe proximity or being in close proximity to something.
3.
small
- Options: tiny, large, mouse
- Synonym:
tiny
- Explanation: "Small" and "tiny" both describe something of little size.
4.
loud
- Options: quiet, noisy, big
- Synonym:
noisy
- Explanation: "Loud" and "noisy" both describe a high volume of sound.
5.
talk
- Options: whisper, speak, shout
- Synonym:
speak
- Explanation: "Talk" and "speak" both involve verbal communication.
6.
mad
- Options: angry, silly, smack
- Synonym:
angry
- Explanation: "Mad" and "angry" both describe a strong feeling of irritation or annoyance.
7.
damp
- Options: wet, grass, wash
- Synonym:
wet
- Explanation: "Damp" and "wet" both describe something that is slightly moist.
8.
fix
- Options: six, make, repair
- Synonym:
repair
- Explanation: "Fix" and "repair" both involve making something whole or functional again.
9.
howl
- Options: cry, wolf, loud
- Synonym:
cry
- Explanation: "Howl" and "cry" both describe a loud vocal expression, often associated with pain or distress.
10.
end
- Options: start, finish, begin
- Synonym:
finish
- Explanation: "End" and "finish" both describe the conclusion or termination of something.
11.
walk
- Options: stroll, run, jog
- Synonym:
stroll
- Explanation: "Walk" and "stroll" both describe moving at a leisurely pace on foot.
12.
jump
- Options: sit, leap, frog
- Synonym:
leap
- Explanation: "Jump" and "leap" both describe a sudden movement upward or forward.
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Final Answers:
1.
begin: start
2.
near: close
3.
small: tiny
4.
loud: noisy
5.
talk: speak
6.
mad: angry
7.
damp: wet
8.
fix: repair
9.
howl: cry
10.
end: finish
11.
walk: stroll
12.
jump: leap
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ start} \\
2. & \text{ close} \\
3. & \text{ tiny} \\
4. & \text{ noisy} \\
5. & \text{ speak} \\
6. & \text{ angry} \\
7. & \text{ wet} \\
8. & \text{ repair} \\
9. & \text{ cry} \\
10. & \text{ finish} \\
11. & \text{ stroll} \\
12. & \text{ leap}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonym worksheet 3rd grade.
