Unit 3
Word work Synonyms
Compound words are made by joining two words together.
1 Each of the words in bold is used in the flyer on page 45. Read each word in context and choose the most appropriate synonym for each. 1 knowledgeable clever / sympathetic / informed 2 thrilled surprised / delighted / charged 3 produce manufacturing / crops / spices 4 tranquillity peace / silence / relaxation 5 diversity similarity / monotony / variety 6 elevated important / high / depressed 7 location posture / position / arrangement
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Transitional words
Transitional words and phrases are very useful. They help us to: • connect sentences and paragraphs • make clear the relationship between ideas • make our writing flow smoothly. Each type of text has its own typical transitional words.
2 We often use these transitional words when we are comparing and contrasting things and people. Which ones did Nathan use in his letter?
Compare
Contrast
also similarly at the same time both likewise
on one hand on the other hand but whereas in contrast the best thing
• Word work: Point out that words often have more than one synonym. They all have different ‘shades of meaning’ . Which one you choose depends on the context in which it is used. Give them a time limit and then compare how many compound words each group has written down. • Transitional words or phrases link sentences and paragraphs together smoothly so that there are no abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas.
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