Example 1 · level 1 — a gentle start
Which word means the SAME as “loyal”?
- create
- faithful
- reflective
- cosy
Answer: faithful — A synonym of loyal is faithful.
11+ synonyms questions
Synonyms questions test the vocabulary and precision an 11+ English paper is really examining. Here is what is being asked, how to reason it out rather than guess, and five worked examples with full explanations, rising in difficulty.
English · examined by GL and CEM · 5 worked examples
What your child needs to know
- A synonym is a word that means the SAME as another word.
- ‘Rapid’ means the same as ‘quick’. Say the word in your head to feel its meaning.
Where marks get lost: Pick the option closest in meaning — not just one that sounds similar.
Worked examples
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Example 2 · level 2 — typical of early practice
Which word means the SAME as “organized”?
- onward
- tolerant
- systematic
- slender
Answer: systematic — A synonym of organized is systematic.
Example 3 · level 3 — standard paper difficulty
Which word means the SAME as “familiar”?
- recognisable
- gullible
- lax
- tolerant
Answer: recognisable — A synonym of familiar is recognisable.
Example 4 · level 4 — a harder paper
Which word means the SAME as “hypocritical”?
- insincere
- insignificant
- finicky
- quivering
Answer: insincere — A synonym of hypocritical is insincere.
Example 5 · level 5 — the level that separates candidates
Which word means the SAME as “drab”?
- tranquil
- bountiful
- dreary
- hopeless
Answer: dreary — A synonym of drab is dreary.
How to practise this at home
- Vocabulary is cumulative, so a small number of words revisited over weeks beats a long list crammed the night before.
- Ask your child to use a new word in a sentence about their own day — a word they can only define is a word they will lose under pressure.
- When a question turns on a shade of meaning, talk about why the near-miss option is wrong. That is the skill being examined.
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