Course paper english lexicology

2.3 Exercises for mastering synonyms in English.


Exercise 1 - Fill in the blank with the suitable synonym for each word.
1) All: _______________________
2) Cut: _______________________
3) False: _____________________
4) Good: _____________________
5) Happy: ____________________
6) Idea:______________________
7) Important: _________________
8) Look: ____________________
9) Make: ____________________
10) None: ___________________
Exercise 2 - Match the nouns that have a similar meaning.
1) annoy a) huge
2) big b) collect
3) clean c) shortage
4) gather d) pure
5) dirty e) overweight
6) dislike f) hate
7) fat g) direct
8) guide h) bother
9) lack i) grubby
10) then j) immediately


Exercise 3 - Select the word that most nearly means the word provided.
1) The closest meaning to the word demolish is_____
a. break b. destroy c. cut
2) The closest meaning to the word awful is_____
a. horrible b. nasty c. terrible
3) The closest meaning to the word amazing is_____
a. graceful b. fantastic c. fine
4) The closest meaning to the word dull is_____
a. lazy b. boring c. interesting
5) The closest meaning to the word answer is_____
a. reply b. start c. begin