This exercise helps students expand their vocabulary by using synonyms while also practising
how these synonyms affect meaning and style.
1. Read the text carefully paying attention to the words in bold.
2. Replace each bold word with one of the synonyms listed above.
3. Use the synonyms in some new sentences of your own.
4. Discuss the differences between the words and how the synonyms change the meaning
of the sentence.
A Memorable Day at the Beach
Last weekend, I had an unforgettable day at the beach with my family. It was a bright and
sunny day, perfect for enjoying the outdoors. As soon as we arrived, we could feel the warm
breeze and hear the gentle sound of the waves crashing on the shore. The beach was not too
crowded, so we found a quiet spot near the water.
My brother quickly started building a big sandcastle, while my sister decided to collect
seashells. I, on the other hand, was excited to go for a swim. The water was crystal clear, and
it felt refreshing as I dived in. The sun was high in the sky, but the sea breeze kept us cool.
We stayed in the water for a long time, enjoying the waves and playing games with a beach
ball.
After swimming, we sat under a big umbrella and had lunch. My mom had packed
sandwiches, fruit, and cold drinks. As we ate, we chatted and laughed, sharing funny stories.
It was a relaxing moment, and I felt so happy to spend time with my family. The only thing
that bothered us were the seagulls. They kept flying overhead, looking for food. My brother
even had to chase them away a few times!
In the afternoon, we decided to take a walk along the coast. We noticed a group of surfers
riding the waves. They looked so skilled and confident as they moved through the water. We
stopped for a while to watch them and talked about how amazing it must be to ride such
powerful waves. We also passed by a small café where we stopped for some ice cream. The
ice cream was delicious, and we all enjoyed the treat while we watched the sunset.
It was getting late, and we had to leave the beach, but it was a day I would never forget. The
tranquility of the sea, the joy of spending time with my family, and the beautiful scenery
made it one of the best days of my life.
After reading the text, students can focus on replacing the following words with synonyms:
1. Bright
Synonyms: sunny, clear, radiant, shining
2. Perfect
Synonyms: ideal, excellent, great, wonderful
3. Water
Synonyms: ocean, sea, waves, liquid
4. Big
Synonyms: large, huge, enormous, massive
5. Chatted
Synonyms: talked, conversed, spoke, communicated
6. Bothered
Synonyms: annoyed, disturbed, irritated, troubled
7. Group
Synonyms: crowd, team, gathering, bunch
8. Skilled
Synonyms: talented, proficient, expert, capable
9. Amazing
Synonyms: incredible, wonderful, extraordinary, impressive
10. Delicious
Synonyms: tasty, flavorful, scrumptious, delightful
