Let's solve the "Match the Synonyms" activity step by step.
We are given a list of words on the left and a list of possible synonyms on the right. Our goal is to match each word with its correct synonym.
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Step 1: Understand the words
Left Column (Words):
1.
afraid – feeling fear or worry
2.
car – a vehicle used for transportation
3.
empty – having nothing inside
4.
big – large in size
5.
bunny – a young rabbit, or a cute name for a rabbit
6.
funny – causing laughter or amusement
Right Column (Possible Synonyms):
- blank
- rabbit
- vehicle
- silly
- scared
- large
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Step 2: Match each word with its synonym
1.
afraid →
scared
- Both mean feeling fear.
✔ Match:
afraid → scared
2.
car →
vehicle
- A car is a type of vehicle.
✔ Match:
car → vehicle
3.
empty →
blank
- "Empty" can mean having nothing in it; "blank" often means empty or without content (e.g., a blank page).
✔ Match:
empty → blank
4.
big →
large
- These are direct synonyms.
✔ Match:
big → large
5.
bunny →
rabbit
- "Bunny" is a cute or informal word for a rabbit.
✔ Match:
bunny → rabbit
6.
funny →
silly
- While not always identical, "silly" often means funny or humorous, especially in children’s language.
✔ Match:
funny → silly
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Final Answer:
| Word | Synonym |
|----------|------------|
| afraid | scared |
| car | vehicle |
| empty | blank |
| big | large |
| bunny | rabbit |
| funny | silly |
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✔ All matches are correct based on common usage and meaning.
Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable answer sheet!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet synonyms.
