10 Questions
Which of the following are common synonyms in IELTS?
Fast - Quick - Rapid
What is a synonym for the word 'big'?
Huge
Match the following words with their synonyms:
Huge = Enormous Fast = Rapid Happy = Elated Old = Ancient
What is a synonym of 'Huge' in the context of IELTS writing task 1?
Enormous
What is a synonym for 'enlarge' in the context of IELTS writing task 1?
Expand
Which of the following words is a synonym for 'huge' in writing task 1 of the IELTS?
Enormous
What is a synonym for 'describe' in the context of the IELTS Writing Task 1?
Illustrate
Match the following words with their synonyms:
Vast = Huge Fast = Rapid Happy = Joyful Old = Ancient
Match the following words with their synonyms:
Rapid = Swift Huge = Enormous Furious = Irate Sparse = Scattered
What is the term for a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word in the _______________?
synonym
Study Notes
IELTS Synonyms Overview
- Synonyms are words that have the same or nearly the same meaning, enhancing vocabulary and expression in writing tasks.
- Utilizing synonyms effectively can improve the variety and clarity of language in essays and reports.
Common Synonyms for 'Big'
- 'Large' is a straightforward synonym for 'big.'
- 'Enormous' refers to something exceptionally large or massive.
- 'Vast' emphasizes an immense extent or degree.
Synonyms for 'Huge' in IELTS
- 'Immense' captures the idea of something extremely large or vast.
- 'Gigantic' is another synonym, denoting something that is extraordinarily big.
Synonyms for 'Enlarge' in IELTS
- 'Expand' serves as a synonym, indicating an increase in size or volume.
- 'Increase' can also be used to express the act of making something larger.
Synonyms for 'Describe'
- 'Illustrate' is a synonym that refers to explaining or clarifying something through examples.
- 'Represent' implies depicting or portraying information in writing.
Terminology
- A synonym refers to a word with a similar meaning to another word, enhancing linguistic diversity in written tasks.
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