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This skill helps you find words with the same meaning and words with the opposite meaning. It matters because it improves your reading, writing, and word choice in class work and tests.
You should already be able to read simple words quickly and understand common vocabulary. It also helps if you can use a word in a short sentence.
Not confident yet? Work through Reading for meaning first.
One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.
Choose the synonym of “happy”.
Working: “Joyful” has the same meaning as “happy”.
This usually comes in vocabulary work within Junior High School English, alongside reading and comprehension tasks. It supports preparation for BECE by building careful word understanding for tests and passages.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
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6 questions with a worked answer after every attempt, and a SmartScore that tracks how close you are to mastery.