Which definition matches the sentence?
key notes:
A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense. It tells a complete thought. Every sentence has a subject (who or what the sentence is about) and a verb (what the subject does or is).
Example: The cat sleeps.
- Subject: cat
- Verb: sleeps
| Vocabulary Words |
Understanding what words mean is very important. When we know the meaning of words, we can understand sentences better. We can learn new words from dictionaries, books, and by asking others.
- Definition: The meaning of a word.
- Synonym: A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
- Antonym: A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
| Matching Definitions |
Sometimes, we need to find the correct definition of a word that matches how it is used in a sentence. A word can have more than one meaning (definition). We need to choose the definition that fits best.
How to Match Definitions:
- Read the Sentence Carefully: Understand the whole sentence.
- Identify the Word: Find the word you need to define.
- Read All the Definitions: Look at all the possible meanings of the word.
- Choose the Best Fit: Pick the definition that makes the most sense in the sentence.
- Test Your Choice: Replace the word in the sentence with its definition. Does the sentence still make sense?
| Practice Examples |
| Sentence: The student is very bright and learns quickly. Correct Definition: Intelligent; smart. The sentence describes the student’s ability to learn, so ‘intelligent’ is the correct meaning. | Example 1: Word: Bright Definitions: Giving out a lot of light. Intelligent; smart. |
| Sentence: She will run the race tomorrow. Correct Definition: To move quickly on foot. In this sentence, ‘run’ describes the action of racing. | Example 2: Word: Run Definitions: To move quickly on foot. To be in charge of something. |
| Example 3: Word: Fine Definitions: Of high quality; good. A sum of money paid as a penalty. | Sentence: He had to pay a fine for parking in the wrong place. Correct Definition: A sum of money paid as a penalty. The context relates to paying a fee for an offence. |
| Summary |
In this lesson, we learned how to match the correct definition of a word to its use in a sentence. Remember to read the sentence carefully, consider all possible definitions, and choose the one that makes the most sense. Keep practicing, and you’ll become a word expert!
Let’s practice!
