Task: Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
Here is the solution with explanations for each match:
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Left Column Words:
1.
Pretty
- Synonym:
Beautiful
- Explanation: "Pretty" and "beautiful" both describe something that is visually pleasing or attractive.
2.
Gift
- Synonym:
Present
- Explanation: A "gift" and a "present" are both items given to someone as a token of appreciation or celebration.
3.
Money
- Synonym:
Dollars
- Explanation: "Money" is a general term for currency, and "dollars" is a specific type of currency used in many countries.
4.
Fast
- Synonym:
Quick
- Explanation: "Fast" and "quick" both describe something that happens or moves at a high speed.
5.
Scream
- Synonym:
Yell
- Explanation: "Scream" and "yell" both refer to making a loud, forceful sound with the voice.
6.
Funny
- Synonym:
Silly
- Explanation: "Funny" and "silly" both describe something that is humorous or amusing, though "silly" often implies a more lighthearted or nonsensical humor.
7.
Fat
- Synonym:
Chubby
- Explanation: "Fat" and "chubby" both describe someone who has excess body weight, though "chubby" is often used in a more gentle or endearing way.
8.
Look
- Synonym:
See
- Explanation: "Look" and "see" both involve using the eyes to perceive something, though "look" often implies an intentional action.
9.
Afraid
- Synonym:
Scared
- Explanation: "Afraid" and "scared" both describe a feeling of fear or apprehension.
10.
Neat
- Synonym:
Clean
- Explanation: "Neat" and "clean" both describe something that is orderly, tidy, or free from dirt.
11.
Heal
- Synonym:
Cure
- Explanation: "Heal" and "cure" both describe the process of restoring health or fixing something that is damaged or diseased.
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Final Matches:
- Pretty → Beautiful
- Gift → Present
- Money → Dollars
- Fast → Quick
- Scream → Yell
- Funny → Silly
- Fat → Chubby
- Look → See
- Afraid → Scared
- Neat → Clean
- Heal → Cure
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Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
&\text{Pretty} \rightarrow \text{Beautiful} \\
&\text{Gift} \rightarrow \text{Present} \\
&\text{Money} \rightarrow \text{Dollars} \\
&\text{Fast} \rightarrow \text{Quick} \\
&\text{Scream} \rightarrow \text{Yell} \\
&\text{Funny} \rightarrow \text{Silly} \\
&\text{Fat} \rightarrow \text{Chubby} \\
&\text{Look} \rightarrow \text{See} \\
&\text{Afraid} \rightarrow \text{Scared} \\
&\text{Neat} \rightarrow \text{Clean} \\
&\text{Heal} \rightarrow \text{Cure}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonym worksheet 3rd grade.
