Synonyms, the new worry for PAU Exam

The introduction of a new Synonyms question is the new worry students will have to face in PAU Exam next June, instead of the fearsome oral speaking exam, which is postponed for the moment.

What are synonyms?

Synonyms are didfferent words with identical or at least similar meanings. The usual sentence we usually say when giving a synonym is one of these:

                                                   

...another word for..

...means the same thing as...

...is a synonym for...

Using synonyms allows you to express your ideas with accuracy and avoid repetition.
So, in order to practise and improve your skills, a visit to these dictionaries is a must:

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/synonym

http://dictionary.reverso.net/english-synonyms/dictionary

http://thesaurus.com/

http://www.synonym.com/synonyms/

http://www.synonyms.net/

Tasks:

1. Complete the English synonyms tests and check your answers on line. There are three levels: elementary, intermediate and advanced.

http://shop.english-test.net/sites/default/files/english-synonyms-tests-sample_0.pdf

2. Here you are a list of adjectives used for describing things. Complete the list by adding the synonyms.

big
blank
broad
centre
cunning
dangerous
eatable
false
fertile
gay
glad
hard
high
huge
intelligent
lazy
little
loving
loyal
mad
new
nice
noisy
old
oral
polite
poor
quick
rare
ready
real
rich
rude
sad
safe
sleepy
slim
thin
usual
vacant
weak
well-known