

This Grade 6 worksheet focuses on building strong academic vocabulary through synonyms. Students learn to identify and use words with similar meanings in formal and academic contexts, helping them communicate ideas more clearly and effectively.
Academic vocabulary is essential for clear and confident communication. For Grade 6 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It helps students understand and use formal vocabulary in context.
2. It improves reading comprehension in academic texts.
3. It enhances writing by using precise and varied word choices.
4. It prepares learners for higher-level language skills.
This worksheet includes five structured exercises designed to strengthen vocabulary skills:
Exercise 1 – True or False
Students identify whether word pairs have similar meanings.
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
Students sort word pairs into synonyms and not synonyms.
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
Students choose the correct word based on sentence meaning.
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students select the correct synonym for the given word.
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting
Students rewrite sentences using suitable academic synonyms.
Exercise 1 – True / False
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. True
10. True
Exercise 2 – Sort the Words
✔ Synonyms (Same Meaning):
explain – describe
respond – reply
build – construct
inform – tell
assist – help
complete – finish
connect – join
✘ Not Synonyms (Different Meaning):
ignore – pay attention
accept – reject
create – destroy
begin – stop
answer – question
include – exclude
improve – worsen
increase – decrease
Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. explain
2. answer
3. challenging
4. inform
5. complete
6. inform
7. concept
8. error
9. start
10. display
Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Answers
1. b) finish
2. c) describe
3. b) reply
4. b) create
5. d) tell
6. b) concept
7. a) begin
8. d) mistake
9. c) tell
10. d) challenging
Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting (Sample Answers)
1. She gave a reply.
2. This is an important task.
3. Please inform the truth.
4. They will finish the work.
5. He will assist his friend.
6. The scientist shared a concept.
7. The child made a mistake.
8. We will begin the lesson.
9. The guide will display the plan.
10. The team will help the new members.
Help your child build strong academic vocabulary and improve communication skills with structured synonym practice.
Academic vocabulary includes formal words used in subjects and exams, helping students understand textbooks and express ideas clearly.
Learning academic synonyms improves writing quality, helps avoid repetition, and prepares students for school assessments and formal answers.
They provide structured practice that helps students use formal and precise words correctly in sentences and written tasks.