Description

Super Synonyms Safari!

Part 1: Words Bonding

Draw a line to connect the word with its synonym.

Part 2: Sentence Switcheroo!

Read each sentence. Then circle the best synonym to replace the underlined word.

Example: The movie was very good.

(circle one) fantastic / terrible / long

6. The large elephant walked slowly to the watering hole. (big / gigantic / small)
7. I felt joyful on the last day of school. (happy / nervous / ecstatic)
8. My little brother can be very annoying when he copies me. (irritating / helpful / quiet)
9. The magician’s trick was amazing! (awful / incredible / confusing)
10. We need to hurry, or we’ll be late for the movie! (rush / walk / stop)

Part 3: Your Synonym Challenge!

Rewrite the boring sentence using powerful synonyms for the underlined words.

Boring Sentence: The good dog ran fast to get the big stick.

Your Super Sentence: __________________________________________________

Answer Key & Teaching Guide

Part 1: Word Match-Up

1. Begin → B. Start
2. Select → A. Choose
3. Fast → D. Quick
4. Below → C. Under
5. Error → E. Mistake

Part 2: Sentence Switcheroo

6. big/gigantic/small

7. happy/nervous/ecstatic

8. irritating/helpful/quiet

9. awful/incredible/confusing

10. rush/walk/stop

Part 3: Your Synonym Challenge

Example Answer: The excellent dog sprinted to get the enormous stick.

Pro Tip from a Teacher: I always tell my 4th graders that synonyms are their secret weapon against boring writing. When they finish a story, we organize a “synonym hunt,” circling common words and brainstorming at least two stronger alternatives together. It makes editing fun!

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