Let's solve this
synonyms worksheet step by step. The task is to
circle the word that means the same (a synonym) as the underlined word in each sentence.
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🔹 Understanding the Task
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Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.
- For each sentence, one word is underlined.
- You must choose the correct synonym from the three options given.
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✔ Solutions with Explanations
#### 1. The 🎁 is
large.
Options: big, funny, smart
- "Large" means big in size.
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"Big" is a synonym for "large".
✔ Answer: big
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#### 2. The 🛏️ is
warm.
Options: short, furry, toasty
- "Warm" means having a comfortable, pleasant heat.
- "Toasty" means very warm and cozy — it's a synonym.
- "Furry" refers to texture, not temperature.
✔ Answer: toasty
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#### 3. The 🦁 will
growl.
Options: chirp, roar, cry
- A lion’s growl is a deep, loud sound.
- "Roar" is a similar loud sound made by a lion.
- "Chirp" is a small bird sound; "cry" is too general.
✔ Answer: roar
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#### 4. The 👶 is
sick.
Options: loud, sleepy, ill
- "Sick" means unwell or not healthy.
- "Ill" is a direct synonym for "sick".
✔ Answer: ill
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#### 5. The 🐱 is
quick.
Options: fast, slow, thin
- "Quick" means moving rapidly.
- "Fast" means the same thing — quick movement.
- "Slow" is the opposite; "thin" refers to size/shape.
✔ Answer: fast
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#### 6. The 🍦 is
freezing.
Options: cold, new, closed
- "Freezing" means extremely cold.
- "Cold" is a synonym — especially when describing something like ice cream.
- "New" and "closed" don’t relate to temperature.
✔ Answer: cold
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
big
2.
toasty
3.
roar
4.
ill
5.
fast
6.
cold
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💡 Summary
This exercise helps build vocabulary by identifying
synonyms — words with similar meanings. It also reinforces understanding of context through pictures and real-life situations.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of synonyms worksheet.