Verbal Reasoning
Closest Meaning: Everyday Words
Pick one word from each group so that the pair means nearly the same thing, using familiar everyday words.
Verbal ReasoningAge 7+40 minutes
What this topic covers
- Explain that a synonym is a word that means the same, or nearly the same, as another word
- Choose one word from each group to make the pair that is closest in meaning
- Reject opposites and words that are only linked by topic
Core concept summaries
Key ConceptsWhat Is a Synonym?Work Through the First GroupWords That Only Pretend
Practice formats pupils may meet
NeurofiED uses varied practice to help pupils apply the idea actively, check understanding and build confidence over time.
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