Word Partners: Synonyms for Academic Words (Important, Difficult) – Class 5 

This Grade 5 English grammar worksheet helps learners explore synonyms for academic words like ‘important’ and ‘difficult’. Through matching, true/false checks, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple-choice questions, and sentence rewriting, students practice identifying words with similar meanings in context. These activities build vocabulary, grammar accuracy, and confidence in CBSE English. 

Why Synonyms Matter in Grammar? 

1. Teaches learners how synonyms enrich language and avoid repetition. 
2. Builds vocabulary variety for writing and exams. 
3. Strengthens comprehension and expressive skills. 
4. Encourages precise sentence formation with contextually correct word choices. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

🧠 Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
Students match sentences with academic synonyms like ‘significant, essential, crucial, hard, tricky’. 

✔️ Exercise 2 – True or False 
Learners judge whether synonym statements are correct. 

✏️ Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences using the correct synonym word. 

🔄 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Learners select the right synonym to complete sentences. 

📝 Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite sentences using synonyms for given words. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – Match the Following 
Clean drinking water is important for health – significant 
This discovery is very important for science – crucial 
The project was difficult to complete on time – essential 
Climbing the mountain was difficult – hard 
The exam was difficult for most students – challenging 
Communication skills are important – vital 
Solving this puzzle is difficult – tricky 
The teacher explained the important points – key 
Managing two jobs can be difficult – demanding 
Sleep is important for good health – tough 

Exercise 2 – True or False 
1. True 
2. False 
3. True 
4. True 
5. True 
6. False 
7. False 
8. False 
9. True 
10. False 

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks
1. essential 
2. intricate 
3. pertinent 
4. hard 
5. helpful 
6. challenging 
7. crucial 
8. strenuous 
9. advantageous 
10. complicated 

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions 
1. b) reasonable 
2. a) valuable 
3. c) agreeable 
4. b) believable 
5. a) accessible 
6. b) audible 
7. a) digestible 
8. b) convertible 
9. c) essential 
10. b) incredible 

Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting 
1. This document is ‘legible’ and easy to understand. 
2. The book is ‘portable’ and can be carried anywhere. 
3. This chair is ‘adjustable’ for comfort. 
4. The food is ‘edible’ after being cooked. 
5. This water is ‘drinkable’ after purification. 
6. The sound was clearly ‘audible’ during the lecture. 
7. This collectible item is ‘valuable’ for many collectors. 
8. The box is ‘foldable’ and easy to store. 
9. The view from the window is ‘visible’ from the distance. 
10. The student is ‘eligible’ for the scholarship program. 

Help your child master synonyms with engaging Class 5 grammar practice. 

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