

This Grade 5 worksheet introduces learners to 100 high-impact synonym words that strengthen academic vocabulary and elevate communication skills. The words selected are more sophisticated, helping students replace basic terms with richer, more precise alternatives. With a full exercise containing all 100 words, this worksheet encourages critical thinking, deeper comprehension, and improved writing fluency.
Learners explore meaningful vocabulary through higher-level synonyms that support advanced reading, essay writing, and classroom discussions. These words not only enhance expression but also prepare students for middle-school level language expectations. The activity is designed to build confidence, expand knowledge, and support independent learning.
Synonyms are essential for advanced communication and academic excellence. For Grade 5 learners, this worksheet is important because:
1. It helps students choose more accurate and descriptive words.
2. It enhances reading comprehension through context understanding.
3. It improves writing quality by avoiding repetition and strengthening clarity.
4. It prepares learners for higher-level vocabulary used in subjects like science, literature, and social studies.
This worksheet includes one rigorous synonym-writing exercise that deepens vocabulary mastery:
🧠 Exercise 1 – Write the Synonym
Students write strong, context-appropriate synonyms for words like illuminate, persuade, efficient, analyze, evaluate, triumph, and remarkable.
Sample Synonyms
1. Illuminate – Light up
2. Preserve – Protect
3. Determine – Decide
4. Flexible – Adjustable
5. Achieve – Accomplish
6. Evidence – Proof
7. Enhance – Improve
8. Persuade – Convince
9. Survive – Endure
10. Motivate – Inspire
11. Conclude – Finish
12. Criticize – Judge
13. Oppose – Resist
14. Construct – Build
15. Progress – Advance
16. Reveal – Show
17. Exception – Exclusion
18. Involve – Include
19. Visible – Noticeable
20. Assist – Help
21. Neglect – Ignore
22. Genuine – Real
23. Conquer – Overcome
24. Aspire – Aim
25. Efficient – Effective
26. Impress – Amaze
27. Valuable – Precious
28. Adapt – Adjust
29. Predict – Foresee
30. Confuse – Puzzle
31. Balanced – Stable
32. Elect – Choose
33. Maintain – Preserve
34. Demonstrate – Show
35. Endure – Tolerate
36. Supportive – Helpful
37. Prove – Verify
38. Proceed – Continue
39. Elegant – Graceful
40. Convey – Communicate
41. Analyze – Examine
42. Announce – Declare
43. Confident – Assured
44. Recommend – Suggest
45. Anticipate – Expect
46. Impact – Influence
47. Identify – Recognize
48. Strive – Try
49. Convert – Change
50. Celebrate – Honor
51. Investigate – Explore
52. Review – Evaluate
53. Participate – Join
54. Fierce – Intense
55. Observe – Watch
56. Admire – Appreciate
57. Sustain – Maintain
58. Expand – Enlarge
59. Distract – Divert
60. Consequence – Result
61. Response – Reply
62. Transform – Change
63. Question – Ask
64. Reluctant – Unwilling
65. Organize – Arrange
66. Thorough – Complete
67. Inspire – Encourage
68. Encourage – Motivate
69. Understand – Comprehend
70. Collaborate – Cooperate
71. Disguise – Hide
72. Persist – Continue
73. Exclusion – Omission
74. Build – Construct
75. Advance – Progress
76. Fascinate – Interest
77. Authentic – Genuine
78. Effective – Efficient
79. Suggest – Recommend
80. Verify – Confirm
81. Approach – Move toward
82. Compare – Contrast
83. Divert – Redirect
84. Determine – Decide
85. Maintain – Keep
86. Navigate – Find the way
87. Evaluate – Assess
88. Proof – Evidence
89. Pursue – Chase
90. Triumph – Victory
91. Supportive – Helpful
92. Significant – Important
93. Examine – Inspect
94. Attempt – Try
95. Influence – Affect
96. Enforce – Apply
97. Journey – Trip
98. Graceful – Elegant
99. Abundant – Plenty
100. Remarkable – Outstanding
Help your child strengthen academic vocabulary and communicate with clarity using this advanced synonym worksheet.
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They teach how to replace basic words with precise alternatives for clearer writing.
They expand language control and develop strong descriptive vocabulary.
They highlight relationships between words and refine English expression.