Discussion: How many of these words are new to you? Will you be using them?

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Vocabulary: Synonyms 1

Task One: First read the words on the left and then match them with

their synonym on the right:

Word	Synonym
1. Expensive 2. Achieve 3. Aim 4. Alike 5. Arrive 6. Ask 7. Terrible 8. Mix 9. Annoy 10. Brave	A. Courageous B. Awful C. Bother D. Goal/ purpose E. Accomplish F. Reach G. Blend H. Dear I. Enquire J. Same

Complete the sentences: After understanding all the words above, use the synonyms to complete the following sentences:

1. My father ___________________ so much during his life time.

2. I called the company to __________________ about the job ad in the newspaper.

3. Our _______________ is to lose at least 20 pounds in weight.

4. To make a cake, first _____________ the butter with the sugar.

5. The coach will ________________ Scotland at about 11. 30.

6. You are going to _______________ your father with all those questions.

7. I can’t buy this beautiful watch; it is too _________________.

8. Stop! That is an ________________ thing to say about your mother.

9. Robert and I share the ______________ love for tennis.

10. I wasn’t _______________ enough to tell dad I failed in my exams.

Discussion: How many of these words are new to you? Will you be using them?