Seeing the Same with Synonyms

The video tutorial explains the concept of descriptive words and synonyms, illustrating how synonyms can enhance writing by making it more vivid and engaging. It provides examples of synonyms for words like smart, sad, and fast, and demonstrates how to use a thesaurus to find synonyms. The tutorial also shows how replacing common words with synonyms can improve sentence quality, using examples like changing 'big' to 'enormous'. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of synonyms in making reading, writing, and speaking more interesting.

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym for 'smart'?

• Clever

• Intelligent

• Slow

• Brilliant

What is a synonym for the word 'sad'?

• Delighted

• Cheerful

• Gloomy

• Joyful

Which word can replace 'fast' to make a sentence more dynamic?

• Lazy

• Quick

• Dull

• Slow

What is the primary purpose of a thesaurus?

• To provide synonyms for words

• To list definitions of words

• To teach grammar rules

• To translate languages

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for 'big'?

• Huge

• Massive

• Tiny

• Gigantic

What synonym for 'happy' can be used to describe Kaden's mood?

• Joyful

• Sad

• Bored

• Angry

How can synonyms improve a story?

• By making it longer

• By making it more descriptive

• By making it more confusing

• By making it less interesting