September 20, 2019
Synonyms
Subject : English Grammar
Topic : Synonyms
Reference book : Mastering English by M.O Odiaka
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson , pupils should be able to
- define synonyms
- write out examples of words with their synonyms
- write out or say the synonyms of words that are underlined in sentences
Content : What is a synonym ?
A synonym is a word that is used to show that some words have the same meaning but different meaning . A synonym is a word that has the similar meaning to the word that is underlined in a sentence . Synonyms are words that are similar in meaning with different spellings and pronunciations .
Examples
Circular
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Round
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Slim
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Thin
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Fat
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Robust
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Abundant
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Plentiful
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Profit
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Gain
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Affection
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Love
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Far
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Distance
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Easy
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Simple
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Famous
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Well known
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Halt
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Stop
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Hard
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Difficult
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Classwork
Write out the synonyms of these words
1. Profit
2. Hind
3. Active
4. Purchase
5. Neat
6. Weak
7. Stop
8. Thin
9. Distance
10. New
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