Students learn that synonyms are not all equal: "annoyed", "cross" and "furious" describe different amounts of anger. They choose the strongest word in a set, order words from weakest to strongest, pick a precise verb to replace "said", and rewrite a bland sentence. Choosing the word with just the right strength is what makes writing vivid and exact.
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Completed: Precise Words: Shades of Meaning
4th Grade students (typically ages 9–10) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
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About 15 minutes for 15 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Word Builders: un-, re-, dis-, -ful and -less.
Success TutoringWorksheets4th Grade · English · VocabularyName
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Synonyms are not all the same strength. Choose the one that fits exactly.
These words have similar meanings but different strengths. Circle the answer.
Write the words in order from weakest to strongest.
Choose the verb that matches how the words were spoken.
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