Synonyms Quiz: Understanding Synonyms in Context
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What is a thesaurus?

  • A tool for finding words with similar meanings (correct)
  • A type of dictionary
  • A book of antonyms
  • A tool for finding words with opposite meanings

    • When replacing 'great' with 'amazing,' what article would need to be changed in the sentence 'I had a great birthday party last year'?

  • 'An' to 'the'
  • 'An' to 'a'
  • 'A' to 'an' (correct)
  • 'The' to 'a'

    • What is the purpose of finding new synonyms?

  • To simplify the writing process
  • To expand vocabulary (correct)
  • To limit vocabulary usage
  • To confuse the reader

    • What is the main benefit of having a thesaurus when writing?

    <p>Avoiding repetition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would you need to change the article when replacing words?

    <p>To maintain consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are synonyms?

    <p>Words that have almost exact meaning as another word in the same language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for words to be interchangeable?

    <p>They can easily switch out one word for another in the same language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of context when using synonyms?

    <p>Context helps to ensure that synonyms don't change the meaning of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it not always simple to come up with synonyms?

    <p>Because synonyms can change the overall meaning of a sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using synonyms?

    <p>To enhance vocabulary and express ideas more effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

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