Paraphrasing & Synonyms

Word List

Paraphrasing & Synonyms — Practice

Which word is it?

1. Used to say something again more simply:  
2. Used to make something more exact (formal):  
3. Used to name the exact things you mean:  
4. The first of two things mentioned:  
5. The second of two things mentioned:  
6. Say something again in different words:  
7. A word with the same meaning as another:  
8. A word with the opposite meaning:  
9. Used before explaining the same idea differently:  
10. In reality; in practice:  

Complete the sentences

1. The event is free for under-12s,  , children born after 2014.
2. We could take the bus or the train;   is faster.
3. "Ancient" is an   of "modern".
4. The shop is closed until further notice.  , nobody knows when it will open.
5. I like cats and dogs, but   are easier to look after.
6. "Huge" is a   for "enormous".
7. The new rule is,  , a ban on phones in class.
8. Two players were missing,   the captain and the goalkeeper.
9. Don't copy the text —   it in your own words.
10. The plan is too expensive.  , we can't afford it.

Paraphrasing & Synonyms — Answer Key

Which word is it?

1. in other words
2. that is to say
3. namely
4. the former
5. the latter
6. paraphrase
7. synonym
8. antonym
9. to put it another way
10. in effect

Complete the sentences

1. that is to say
2. the latter
3. antonym
4. In other words
5. the former
6. synonym
7. in effect
8. namely
9. paraphrase
10. To put it another way