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READING SKILLS

SYNONYMS

Synonyms are words that have the same meaning or nearly the same meaning.

 

Directions: Read each of the following. Choose the correct synonym.

1. task a. walked b. perfect
c. job d. absent
2. compensate a. leave b. pay
c. allow d. fire
3. recall a. sight b. timber
c. remember d. chapter
4. thrive a. succeed b. send
c. listen d. prepare
5. permit a. shallow b. allow
c. endless d. present
6. sequence a. order b. final
c. written d. sense
7. prompt a. tune b. timely
c. late d. enjoy
8. assign a. leave b. careful
c. give d. wonder

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