CAMBRIDGE PRIMARY ENGLISH 6 LANGUAGE WORKSHEET 9B

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Language worksheet 9B: Expanding the words of

a poem
weep jewel slit tumble lustrous crystal spurted
voluptuous crimson stained universe heart

1 All these words come from the poem How to Cut a Pomegranate.
Write a synonym for each one.
Use a thesaurus if you need to and add the words to your learning journal.

2 Choose six of the words to use in imaginative sentences of your own.

Be as creative as possible.

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3 Choose your favourite word and its synonym and use them in a vivid sentence to
create a poetic image.

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