Which sentence has the same meaning?

Key Notes :

What Does ‘Same Meaning’ Mean?

When we say sentences have the ‘same meaning,’ it doesn’t mean they use the exact same words. It means they express the same idea or thought. Think of it like this:

• Original Sentence: The cat sat on the mat.
• Sentence with the Same Meaning: The mat was where the cat sat.

Both sentences tell us the same thing: the cat is on the mat. They just use different words and arrangements.

Why is this Important?

Understanding sentences with the same meaning helps us to:

• Improve our reading comprehension: We can understand what we read even if the words are unfamiliar.
• Become better writers: We can express ourselves in different and interesting ways.
• Think more critically: We can analyze and compare ideas more effectively.

How to Find Sentences with the Same Meaning

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Read the original sentence carefully. Make sure you understand what it means.
2. Look for key words and ideas. What are the most important parts of the sentence?
3. Read the other sentences. Do they contain the same key words or ideas, even if the words are different?
4. Think about the overall message. Do the sentences convey the same message, even if the words are arranged differently?

Examples & Practice

Example 1: Original: The dog barked loudly at the mailman. A: The mailman was barked at loudly by the dog. B: The dog quietly watched the mailman. C: The dog delivered the mail. Which sentence has the same meaning? (Answer: A)

Example 2: Original: She was happy to receive a gift. A: She was sad to receive a gift. B: Receiving a gift made her happy. C: She gave away the gift. Which sentence has the same meaning? (Answer: B)

Let’s try a few more together! I’ll give you a sentence, and you tell me which option has the same meaning.

Original: The tall boy climbed the tree quickly.

A: The short boy climbed the tree slowly.

B: The tree was climbed quickly by the tall boy.

C: The boy quickly planted the tree.

(Answer: B)

• Look for synonyms: Words that have similar meanings (e.g., ‘happy’ and ‘joyful’).
• Pay attention to word order: Sometimes, changing the order of words can change the meaning of a sentence. (e.g., ‘The cat chased the mouse’ is different from ‘The mouse chased the cat.’)
• Don’t be fooled by similar words: Just because two sentences have similar words doesn’t mean they have the same meaning. You need to understand the whole message.

Wrapping Up

Today, we learned how to identify sentences that have the same meaning, even if they use different words. This is a valuable skill that will help you become a better reader, writer, and thinker. Keep practicing, and you’ll become a sentence-meaning expert in no time!

let’s practice!