True or false: what a synonym is

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   A synonym is a word close in meaning to another.

2. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Synonyms are always perfectly interchangeable.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   'Courageous' is listed as a synonym of brave.

4. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   'Arduous' is listed as a synonym of difficult.

5. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   'Timid' is listed as a synonym of brave.

Explanation