Powerful Words: Strong vs Weak Synonyms for Class 6 

This Grade 6 worksheet helps students understand the difference between strong and weak synonyms. Learners practice choosing more powerful and precise words to express ideas clearly and effectively in sentences.

Why Strong vs Weak Synonyms Matter in Grammar? 

Using strong synonyms improves communication and writing quality. For Grade 6 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It helps students replace basic words with stronger, more expressive alternatives. 
2. It improves writing by adding clarity and impact. 
3. It builds a richer and more advanced vocabulary. 
4. It enhances sentence quality and expression.

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five structured exercises designed for step-by-step learning:

Exercise 1 – True or False 
Students identify whether word pairs show the same intensity or different strength.

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
Students sort word pairs into synonyms and not synonyms.

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students choose the stronger synonym based on context.

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students select the stronger synonym that best completes the sentence.

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences using stronger synonyms.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – True / False 
1. False 
2. True 
3. True 
4. True 
5. True 
6. True 
7. True 
8. True 
9. True 
10. True 

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words 
✔ Synonyms (Same Meaning):
rapid – swift
ancient – old
fragile – delicate
reduce – decrease
neat – tidy
huge – massive
silent – still
expand – increase
glad – pleased

✘ Not Synonyms (Different Meaning):
angry – calm
arrive – depart
accept – decline
rough – smooth
begin – finish
create – destroy

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. starving 
2. exhausted 
3. furious 
4. spotless 
5. huge 
6. freezing 
7. tiny 
8. excellent 
9. filthy 
10. feeble 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Answers 
1. d) exhausted 
2. b) boiling 
3. c) exhausted 
4. d) furious 
5. c) excellent 
6. d) spotless 
7. d) starving 
8. d) freezing 
9. a) tiny 
10. b) furious 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (Sample Answers) 
1. The water is boiling. 
2. He is very exhausted. 
3. The teacher is furious. 
4. The room is spotless. 
5. The cake is excellent. 
6. The dog is starving. 
7. The weather is freezing today. 
8. The baby is tiny. 
9. The boy is exhausted after the race. 
10. The man is furious with the result. 

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