Description
Practise synonyms for 11+ verbal reasoning
Similar Meaning questions ask you to identify words with the same or a closely related meaning. This free worksheet and video tutorial provide practice in recognising these relationships.
A simple example
Which word is closest in meaning to “rapid”: slow, quick or quiet? The answer is quick. Both rapid and quick describe something happening fast. This example illustrates the skill; follow the instructions on the worksheet for its question format.
How to approach the questions
- Read the word carefully and think of its meaning.
- Compare each option and eliminate words with a different or opposite meaning.
- Check your choice by using both words in a short sentence where possible.
- After practising, look up unfamiliar words and revisit them later.
Watch the Similar Meaning tutorial
Watch the explanation, then use the download section below to access the worksheet.
Continue building vocabulary
If unfamiliar words make these questions difficult, explore Vocabulary Book 1 for vocabulary tests and review exercises. For explanations of broader verbal reasoning methods, see Verbal Reasoning Book 1. View each book’s sample pages to check suitability before buying.
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