Find synonyms in context

Learning Objectives Define the term 'synonym' in their own words. Identify at least two context clues in a sentence that hint at a word's meaning. Choose the correct synonym for a target word from a list of three options with 80% accuracy. Replace a word in a sentence with an appropriate synonym without changing the sentence's core meaning. Explain why one word is a better synonym than another in a specific sentence. Identify a synonym for a given word within a short paragraph. Do you ever feel like you're using the same words over and over again? Let's become word detectives and find some exciting new ones! 🕵️‍♀️ In this lesson, we will learn about synonyms, which are words that have similar meanings. We will practice using clues in sentences,...

TermDefinitionExample SynonymA word that has the same or almost the same meaning as another word.A synonym for 'happy' is 'joyful'. A synonym for 'big' is 'large'. ContextThe other words and sentences around a specific word that help you understand its meaning.In the sentence, 'The sun is so bright,' the words 'sun' and 'so' are part of the context for the word 'bright'. Context CluesHints in a sentence or paragraph that help you figure out what a word means.In 'The puppy was tiny, so small it could fit in my hand,' the clue 'so small it could fit in my hand' helps you know that 'tiny' means very small. MeaningWhat a word, sentence, or story is about; the idea it communicates.The...

The 'Look Around' Rule Read the words before and after the mystery word. Don't just look at the one word you don't know. The rest of the sentence has clues! These clues can define the word or give an example of it. The 'Swap Test' Rule Try replacing the word with a possible synonym. After you find a word you think is a synonym, try swapping it with the original word in the sentence. If the sentence still makes sense and has the same meaning, you've likely found a good synonym!