

This Grade 6 worksheet helps students learn how to identify and use synonyms within informational texts. Learners practice understanding word meanings in context, improving both reading comprehension and academic vocabulary.
Informational texts require precise understanding of vocabulary. For Grade 6 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It helps students understand word meanings in factual texts.
2. It improves reading comprehension in subjects like science and social studies.
3. It builds strong academic vocabulary.
4. It enhances clarity in both reading and writing.
This worksheet includes five structured exercises designed for progressive learning:
Exercise 1 – True or False
Students identify whether given synonyms are correct in context.
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Students sort word pairs into synonyms and not synonyms.
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students choose the correct synonym based on context.
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students select the correct synonym based on informational sentences.
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
Students replace “very + adjective” with a stronger synonym.
Exercise 1 – True / False
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. False
8. False
9. False
10. False
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
✔ Synonyms (Same Meaning):
submit – send
learn – study
teach – instruct
revise – review
check – verify
write – compose
solve – answer
✘ Not Synonyms (Different Meaning):
start – stop
include – exclude
pass – fail
correct – wrong
ask – answer
remember – forget
copy – original
win – lose
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. find
2. clarify
3. fix
4. include
5. achieve
6. heal
7. protect
8. compose
9. cultivate
10. operate
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Answers
1. c) vital
2. b) short
3. d) vast
4. b) exact
5. c) quiet
6. b) harsh
7. a) thin
8. d) right
9. a) system
10. b) easy
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (Sample Answers)
1. The report shows huge changes in climate.
2. The road was lengthy and tiring.
3. The food tasted delicious at the fair.
4. The child was delighted with the result.
5. The building was towering and strong.
6. The movie was hilarious and enjoyable.
7. The weather became freezing at night.
8. The player was swift on the field.
9. The task was simple for the team.
10. The story was fascinating to read.
Help your child build strong academic vocabulary and reading skills with engaging informational text practice.
Synonyms are used to avoid repetition and make informational texts clearer and more engaging for readers.
It helps students understand new vocabulary in context and improves overall reading comprehension skills.
They train students to identify and replace words with similar meanings, helping them grasp the message of the text more effectively.