Finding Replacement Words

Worksheet Description

The “Thesaurus” worksheet is a language exercise designed to expand students’ vocabulary by finding synonyms for common words. It provides a list of sentences with certain words underlined, challenging students to use a thesaurus to discover new and more expressive words to replace the underlined ones. This activity not only reinforces the use of a thesaurus but also encourages students to think critically about word choice and how it affects the nuance and clarity of a sentence.

Each sentence on the worksheet is constructed to be straightforward, allowing the focus to be on the vocabulary rather than complex grammatical structures. For example, students are prompted to replace words such as “good,” “like,” and “active” with synonyms that add more specificity or flair to the sentences. The lines provided next to each sentence offer a space for students to write their new word choices.

This clear and concise format is ideal for practice in class or as homework. Accompanying the text, the worksheet includes an illustration of two individuals looking at a book, visually reinforcing the concept of consulting a thesaurus. This image, along with the neatly organized sentences, makes the worksheet visually appealing and user-friendly.