Synonym Swap

This worksheet supports students in Grades 4 and 5 as they strengthen vocabulary knowledge and word choice by replacing underlined words with accurate, context-appropriate synonyms. Learners practice reading comprehension, semantic precision, grammar awareness, and editing skills as they select one-word substitutions that preserve the original sentence meaning and function correctly within the sentence.

Learning Goals

• Vocabulary Development (Grades 4-5) – Students expand word knowledge by identifying suitable synonyms that maintain meaning.
• Using Context Clues – Learners analyze sentence context to choose the most precise replacement.
• Grammar & Usage Accuracy – Reinforces correct part-of-speech alignment and sentence flow.
• Editing & Revision Skills – Students practice improving writing clarity and variation through careful word choice.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with upper-elementary ELA standards.
• Focused, One-Word Practice – Encourages precision without over-reliance on repeated or vague synonyms.
• Supports Writing Improvement – Helps students strengthen both revised drafts and original compositions.
• Flexible Classroom Use – Ideal for literacy centers, editing lessons, independent practice, or formative assessment.

This synonym swap worksheet helps students refine their vocabulary and editing skills by focusing on accurate, context-sensitive word replacement. By choosing synonyms that fit both meaning and grammar, learners improve writing clarity, tone control, and language flexibility. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this printable resource offers meaningful, low-prep practice that supports stronger word choice and confident written communication.

This worksheet is part of our Paraphrasing Worksheets Collection.