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Words with the same or similar meanings are referred to as synonyms. For example
“begin” is a synonym for “start” and “big” is a synonym for “large.” Developing
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the knowledge of synonyms helps to add body and variance to speech or writing
to keep readers interested in the work.
In the above conversation, words of the same meaning illustrate how individuals
may interpret them differently according to their personal preferences and
perspectives. When Jamila described the movie as “fantastic,” Sarah questioned
her opinion as she heard it was only “nice.” Jamila acknowledges their differing
tastes and suggests that what she finds “fantastic” might be equivalent to Sarah’s
“decent” due to their differing viewpoints. This exchange shows that synonyms
can reflect individual perspectives and subjective interpretations.

(b) The following sentences are extracted from different conversations and writings.
Replace each underlined word with its synonym from the box provided.

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error thief plump blend clean aqua

1. His uncle brought a birthday gift wrapped in red paper.

2. My teacher was happy to see me.
3. The dog curled up under the table.
4. Mohamed knows a lot of funny jokes.
5. The burglar stole the diamonds and gold.
6. I went home early because I felt sick.
7. You will need to mix the eggs and flour.
8. The cost of shoes was too high.
9. The fisherman stared out at the blue waters.
10. Kisura made a mistake in his math test.

(c) Read carefully the following brief report and answer the questions that follow.

In a recent interview, a famous environmentalist asserted, “Climate change is an
impending danger to humanity.” She emphasised the pressing need for global action
to address its detrimental effects. In addition, she stressed the vitality of sustainable
practices and underscored the role of renewable energy in addressing the crisis. She
also remarked, “If climate change is not addressed, dire consequences will occur
for future generations.” Lastly, she emphasised that countries should collaborate in
curbing the problem.

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