Synonyms
Noun to Verb Transformation
CHANGE SENTENCE STRUCTURE
ACTIVE ↔ PASSIVE
GENERAL ↔ SPECIFIC WORDS
100

Paraphrase using ONE synonym:

Online learning is important for students.


Online learning is essential for students.

100

Change verb → noun

Students enjoy online classes.


Students get enjoyment from online classes.
/ Students experience enjoyment in online classes.

100

Rewrite without There is / There are

There are many advantages to daily exercise.


Daily exercise offers many advantages.

100

Change active → passive

People use technology every day.


Technology is used every day.

100

Make the sentence more general

Students use Instagram and TikTok daily.


Students use social media platforms daily.

200

Replace TWO words with synonyms

Social media has many disadvantages.


Social media has many drawbacks / negative aspects.

200

Change noun → verb

Online learning is a benefit for workers.


Online learning benefits workers.

200

Rewrite without It is + adjective

It is difficult to balance work and study.


Balancing work and study is difficult.
OR
People find it difficult to balance work and study.

200

Change passive → active

Online courses are taken by many students.


Many students take online courses.

200

Make the sentence more specific

Technology is changing education.


Digital devices are changing education.
OR
Online platforms and devices are changing education.

300

Paraphrase without repeating people

People make important decisions at work.


Employees make significant decisions at work.

300

Choose the correct transformation

There is a risk of health problems.

Health problems may occur / may arise.
 

300

Change word order but keep meaning

There are several disadvantages to social media.


Social media has several disadvantages.


300

Avoid repeating people

People waste a lot of time on social media.


A lot of time is wasted on social media.

300

Generalise the highlighted words

Cars, buses, and trains cause pollution.


Transport causes pollution.

400

Use stronger academic synonyms

Technology helps students learn.


Technology assists / supports students in learning.

400

Rewrite using a different word form

People choose public transport because it is cheaper.


People make a choice to use public transport because it is cheaper.

400

Use a gerund or noun phrase

It is important for students to practise writing.


Practising writing is important for students.

400

Rewrite correctly (watch the tense!)

The information is shared by teachers.

Teachers share the information.

400

Be more specific

People work from home.


People work from home using digital platforms.
OR
Many employees work remotely.

500

Paraphrase and improve style

Many children use mobile phones every day.

Many young people use smartphones every day.

500

Advanced transformation

The programme had a positive effect on young people.


The programme positively affected young people.
OR
The programme benefited young people.

500

Challenge structure change

There are many reasons why people study abroad.


People study abroad for many reasons.
OR
There are many reasons for studying abroad.

500

Advanced passive paraphrase

Many companies train workers online.


Workers are trained online by many companies.
OR
Online training is provided by many companies.

500

Academic paraphrase using generalisation

Teachers and students communicate through Zoom and email.


Teachers and students communicate through online tools.