Have you heard of the term "synonym" before?
A synonym is a word that has a similar meaning of another word. Some synonyms are listed below.
Laugh - Chuckle
Cry - Sob
Happy - Elated
Sad - Dejected
Walk - Stroll
Run - Trot
Here's a really great website that will test how well you know your synonyms for some words. It's also a fun way to help expand your vocabulary! Knowing synonyms will help improve your writing because you'll have varied word choice. Try this synonym game, come back here, report how you did, if you enjoyed it, and which set of synonyms were new to you!
http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/phonics/synonyms/synonyms.htm
9 comments:
I played the game and received a score of 3875.I had to play twice.
Angela Richardson
I scored 7275 after playing twice, and found the game to be very amusing.
Maria C. Torres
6/14/2010
I scored 4200 in the first game. These games are always fun and helpful in learning new words.
I played and scored 7900. I played twice. Some words that I liked is
argue-bicker
satisfied- content
watchful-cautious
Angela B.
I played the game and received a score of 3275.
Angela Richardson
3275 was my score from this game.This game made me think a little.
Angela Richardson
my score was 2825___ it was fun and Challenging.
nicole cunningham
I enjoyed the game; my score was 4300. I liked these words:
Love – adore
Respect – admire
Avoid - dodge
Verona H
Played once and received a score of 4275. These games are really fun.
Maria C. Torres
July 8,2010
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